August 2018

With the availability of fresh, juicy strawberries, this recipe is a great summer dessert. The shortcakes have a dry texture and are perfect for soaking up the topping.

Serving individuals with development disabilities since 1953, The Arc of Fresno and Madera County is celebrating its 65th year of service.

July 2018

EACH YEAR as winter turns to spring, farmers, dignitaries and politicians from around the world descend upon little ol’ Tulare, California, for the World Ag Expo at the International Agri-Center.

“Summer birding” is a concept that does not excite most birders. Spring migration is over. Most chicks have fledged. The heat of the day keeps birds docile and concealed in shady hideaways.

FAST FACTS: • Reedley is home to about 20,500 people and is known as the Fruit Basket of the World, as it leads the nation in shipping of fresh fruit. Top producers include stone fruit, nuts and vegetables.

THERE ARE WOODS, and then there are backwoods; camping, and then backpacking; hiking, and then mountain climbing.

WHEN WE THINK of great pairs, a short list usually comes to mind: wine and cheese, peanut butter and jelly, Lennon and McCartney, Calvin and Hobbes, and of course, beer and brats.

A POET, PHILOSOPHER AND MUSICIAN, Jackson Browne has written and performed some of the most literate and moving songs in popular music, along with defining a genre of songwriting charged with honesty, emotion and personal politics.