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Casey Creamer has departed as president and CEO of California Citrus Mutual. In a release from the group, board of directors chair Julia Inestroza said, “I am writing to share that California Citrus Mutual and Casey Creamer have parted ways, effective February 11, 2026. We appreciate his service to our industry and wish him the best in his future endeavors. … Our day-to-day operations will continue under the direction of our experienced staff, and the Board has begun the process of identifying CCM's next leader.” 

Targeted grazing can help prevent wildfires by controlling vegetation, but the practice faces a number of challenges, including a long-term decline in the market for sheep products. 

State and federal officials will now have unified federal standards guiding produce inspections under new guidelines being implemented by the Food and Drug Administration.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom appointed John Reynolds as the new president of the California Public Utilities Commission. Reynolds will “build on the governor's agenda to deliver 100% clean electricity by 2045, combat energy costs, modernize our electricity delivery system, and protect families and businesses from the growing impacts of extreme heat and catastrophic wildfires,” according to the press release. He’s held numerous roles at the commission, most recently as commissioner and also as interim chief of staff to former Commissioner, Genevieve Shiroma.