Central Valley

American  

noun

1. the chief wine-producing region of California, centered in San Joaquin County.

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Example Sentences

Tornadoes aren’t completely out of the question in California’s Central Valley.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

The migrant workers played a profound role in shaping the economy, culture and identity of the Central Valley.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

The Great Valley Farm Partnership, a coalition of Central Valley farmers and water agencies, has identified 75 miles of channels, mostly in the southern delta, as priority areas for dredging.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

As a community organizer with Valley Voices in the Central Valley, Araceli Molar de Barrios hands out free food to farmworkers, along with “Know Your Rights” cards.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

The way Lola tells it, they had relatives who found them farm jobs out in the Central Valley; then during off-seasons they worked in restaurants and hotels and department stores—cleaning, fixing, serving.

From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio