Business
James G. Boswell II dies at 86; cotton magnate built family farm into agribusiness giant
April 7, 2009
Obituaries
Heralded as ‘The King of California,’ Boswell at one point oversaw an empire spanning 200,000 acres in the San Joaquin Valley, transforming the industry and influencing pivotal state water policies.
Sports
The Boswells and the Salyers, two of the richest and most powerful farming families in America, have ended decades of rivalry and rancor over their San Joaquin Valley empires with a huge land deal in which one colossus will swallow the other.
Feb. 10, 1995
J.G.
Feb. 14, 1999
This is a season of hard decisions for employees of the J. G.
Dec. 2, 1985
California
In the heart of California, an empire is run by the most reticent of barons. But once other tongues were loosened, so was his.
Oct. 27, 2003
An unusual trial involving a libel countersuit has ended with a jury ordering the giant J. G.
July 16, 1988
Climate & Environment
Land barons seized control of the Tulare Lake Basin generations ago. This year’s destructive flooding left troubling questions about the power they wield.
Sept. 28, 2023
J. G.
June 19, 1991
High-speed rail authority delays release of business plan
Oct. 5, 2011