The Central Valley’s fertile soil means local produce is abundant and affordable – a combination as rare in some parts of California as a traffic-free commute. Speaking of commutes, one of Modesto’s ...

Perhaps most significantly for those seeking stress-free living, Modesto offers financial breathing room increasingly rare in California. Here, a middle-class income still provides a middle-class ...

A UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine vet tech broke her hip and femur in October 2025 when a buff slipped over her eyes while skydiving at the Parachute Center near Lodi.

This 19-mile scenic byway is lined with wineries and roadside farm stands, taking you through the heart of New York's Finger ...

California growers are calling 2025 a turning point, with high-quality fruit, the smallest crush in decades, vineyards pulled and grapes left to rot as the industry fights to regain balance.