🌱 What Mims’ big lead over Parlier’s mayor could mean for District 4

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In today's newsletter:

• What Mims’ big lead over Parlier’s mayor could mean for District 4
• Want to boost your orchard’s resilience at a Parlier workshop?
• How will Parlier’s Assembly district choice shape representation this November?

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 95 and low of 59 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Very warm with plenty of sun, temps: high: 93, low: 61.
• Friday: Hot with sunshine, with a high of 99 and low of 60 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

1. Mims Appears Headed to Outright Win in Fresno Supervisors District 4 Race (gvwire.com) — Parlier residents may soon be represented by former sheriff Margaret Mims on the Fresno County Board of Supervisors, as early results show her far ahead of Parlier Mayor Alma Beltran in the District 4 race. The campaign highlighted immigration policy and the county transportation sales tax, issues that could shape services and road funding affecting Parlier.
   

2. San Joaquin Valley Workshop to Cover Resilient Nut Crop and Grapevine Systems (americanvineyardmagazine.com) — An in-person agricultural workshop on weather-resilient nut crops and grapevines is coming to the UC ANR Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center in Parlier on June 12, with a $20 registration fee covering materials and lunch. Local growers, managers, and water district staff can learn about extreme weather impacts, groundwater recharge, and decision-support tools tailored to San Joaquin Valley orchards and vineyards.
   

3. Fresno assembly candidate holds strong lead for 31st district seat (fresnobee.com) — Parlier voters are part of Assembly District 31, where Fresno councilmember Annalisa Perea currently holds a strong lead in the race to replace Joaquin Arambula and is poised to advance to the November runoff. The majority-Latino district stretches across Fresno County, including Parlier, with Democrats holding a sizable registration edge over Republicans and many voters registered with no party preference.
   

4. Stone fruit thief in Fresno County caught with meth pipe, deputies say (yourcentralvalley.com) — Deputies say a woman was caught near Parlier driving out of a Fresno County nectarine orchard with stolen fruit in her trunk and a meth pipe in the car. The arrest happened near Zediker and Rose avenues, and she now faces crop theft and drug paraphernalia charges, along with outstanding warrants.
   

5. Democratic incumbent Jim Costa in lead to represent Fresno, Tulare in Congress (fresnobee.com) — Parlier voters are part of California’s 21st Congressional District, where incumbent Rep. Jim Costa currently leads the primary and is poised to advance to November’s runoff. The district includes several small Fresno County cities, and turnout and party registration numbers show Democrats hold a sizable edge. Local residents will help decide between Costa and a top challenger this fall.
   

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• Alabama Department of Education posted a job opening for Secondary English Language Arts Teacher in Selma. Apply here.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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