For Kings County, the move by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to begin flood releases from Pine Flat Dam led to a declaration of local emergency on Thursday.
Regents name Brostrom as UC Merced interim chancellor
The UC Regents approved Nathan Brostrom, currently the University of California Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, to serve at UC Merced.
Feds cancel $929mil in high-speed rail funds
In its announcement, the Feds said that California’s high-speed rail program failed to comply with its 2010 agreement and make reasonable progress.
PG&E the cause of Paradise’s deadly Camp Fire
Cal Fire announced on Wednesday that the Camp Fire, the deadliest fire in California’s history, was caused by electrical transmission lines owned by Pacific Gas & Electric Company.
Twitter pushes for dismissal in Nunes suit, cites violation of terms of service
The tech company asked a Virginia court to dismiss the $250 million lawsuit, arguing that Nunes should have sued it in San Francisco.
Los Banos school board member resigns over housing issues
Megan Goin, a trustee who ousted one of two Los Banos school board members ensnared in a bribery probe, resigned due to lack of affordable housing.
Harder’s latest bill: scholarships for children of fallen officers
The latest legislative offering from Rep. Josh Harder (D-Turlock) is putting an emotional north Valley killing back in the spotlight. …
LeMay to succeed Radanovich at California Fresh Fruit Association
Ian LeMay will take the helm of the grower group from former Rep. George Radanovich (R-Mariposa), who joined the association as its chief in 2016.
UC Merced chancellor Leland steps down
Dorothy Leland, the third chancellor for the University of California, Merced, announced on Monday she was stepping down effective Aug. 15.
Fresno Unified trustee Islas bemoans DA investigation into residency
The Fresno County District Attorney’s Office met with the Fresno Unified trustee on Friday. Following the meeting, Islas tweeted she was cleared.