Citrus News

Jessica Coe of Greensboro, N.C., enjoys her onion rings, knowing that they contain 530 calories.

Recession catches up to ag - Citrus, wine feel global slowdown Written by Henry Dubroff If life gives you lemons, sell them and be glad you didn't get high-end wine grapes.

Agricultural officials from three countries are pledging to work together to stop the spread of a bug threatening California's citrus crop, most of which is grown in the San Joaquin Valley.

Glendora resident Teresa Ferri, 70, celebrates with family after graduating from Citrus College with honors on Saturday, June 13.

CITRUS College recently conferred over 1,000 associate degrees, certificates of achievement and skill awards to its Class of 2009.

The citrus psyllid is small, but its power is big. Experts said the pest has the potential to devastate part of San Diego's agriculture business and the back yards of county residents.

The Breathsavers group will hold its lunch meeting at noon on Thursday in the conference center of Citrus Valley Medical Center, Inter-Community Campus.

Teresa Ferri, 70, of Glendora, who graduated with honors Saturday, June 13, 2009 from Citrus College in Glendora, poses for pictures with her daughter Tracy, 39.

The Riverside City Council is considering a project to replace the water in the Gage and Riverside canals with reclaimed sewage water, as a way to free up high-quality water for development.

Once again, the Gold Line Foothill Extension faces a critical vote today to keep it on track toward crucial commuter service for the San Gabriel Valley.

Gov. Schwarzenegger's proposal to close 220 of California's 279 state parks to help fix a massive budget deficit would in the long run cost taxpayers more than it saves.

Twenty-one seniors from 12 local high schools have been recognized for hardships they have overcome or for simple acts done without much fanfare, but ones that produced differences in others' lives.

An associate dean devoted to increasing the number of female, black, Hispanic and Native American graduate students in the School of Engineering and a program that helps underrepresented minority students earn doctorates in the social, behavioral and economic sciences are the first recipients of the President's Award for Excellence Through ...

Four state parks in and around the Coachella Valley would close under Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's proposal to eliminate $70 million in parks funding for the 2009-10 fiscal year, it was reported today.

Eight Inland state parks and recreation areas are among 220 statewide that could close after the summer to curb California's spiraling budget shortfall, possibly limiting options for residents hoping to save money by visiting local destinations.

President/Superintendent Geraldine M. Perri, Ph.D., addresses a crowd gathered for the opening of the new Veterans Center at Citrus College on May 14.

Kate Meurer helps Citrus College student Robert Gardner apply online for summer school classes inside the YESS LA office on May 14.

Nearly three years ago, I wrote an opinion piece in these pages about the lack of technical merit in the Regional Water Quality Control Board's decision to set new lower chloride limits.

Redlands Professional Firefighters' 13th annual Car Show is 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. today in downtown Redlands.

The Redlands Unified School District Board of Education met Tuesday for their regular, bi-monthly meeting, honoring retirees, recognizing a new-hire, and reporting on district news and the budget.