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🌱 What farmworkers near Reedley endure to harvest the Valley’s crops

Also, don't miss 61st Annual Reedley Fiesta on the Reedley Patch calendar

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Morning Reedley! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What farmworkers near Reedley endure to harvest the Valley's crops

Also on today's calendar: Reedley Fiesta Diaper Derby and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Blazing sunshine and very hot, with a high of 98 and low of 60 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Hot with hazy sun, temps: high: 95, low: 62.
  • Saturday: Sweltering heat with hazy sun, with a high of 102 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Report: Farmworker Conditions in California's Central Valley Analysis of UFW Facebook Documentation (July–September 2026) (wordpress.com) — Farmworkers in and around Reedley are described working grapes in roughly 98‑degree heat, facing humidity under the vines and risks of heat exhaustion. A broader United Farm Workers analysis shows many Central Valley crews, including those near Reedley, earning piece‑rate pay that can fall below California's minimum wage, while enduring intense physical labor, unpaid time, and limited benefits. The report urges stronger enforcement and protections.
   

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    Thursday October 1
  • Taller de Inmigración en Orosi →
    Cutler-Orosi Family Education Center, 40802 Road 128, Orosi
    4:00 pm
  • Cutler Elementary School Carnival
    Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified Distict Orosi, CA 93647
    4:30 pm
  • Cutler Elem. Manos Creativas y Corazones Abiertos
    Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified Distict Orosi, CA 93647
    5:00 pm
  • JV/V Girls Volleyball @ Fowler
    Selma High School Selma, CA 93662
    5:00 pm

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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