There wasn’t much that could get in the way of Dr. Vance C. Kennedy’s passion for education, water and the protection of our environment. With a genuine interest in these subjects and a background in chemistry and geology, the California Farmland Trust founding board member contributed a vast amount of valuable research to many communities...Read More

As development continues to encroach upon valuable California soil, moments to capture the beauty of this home feel fleeting. That is why Chella Gonsalves, an artist based in Modesto, spends her days painting before the land and the valley as she knows it disappears. The small hobby she picked up when she was 10 years...Read More