Central Valley
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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It was the latest flashpoint in a power struggle gripping this dusty, furnace-hot Central Valley town—a fracas that has drawn in California’s attorney general.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
Also in the Central Valley, Clarke Intermediate School almost had to change its Chieftain mascot but received support from the North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians in December 2025, EdSource reported.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026
Bottle bio: From California’s Central Valley, the wine opens with aromas of white nectarine, green guava, and mineral.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 3, 2026
Registered sex offender Rene Campos fell short of the necessary votes in his bid to run for Central Valley Council.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026
But when the Central Valley started to dry up and the price of produce skyrocketed, people started to pay attention.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
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