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Staff reports from The San Joaquin Valley Sun staff.
GOP lawmaker Dahle launches “underdog” bid against Newsom in 2022
Saying it's time for a change, Republican state Sen. Brian Dahle announced his candidacy for California governor during a noontime rally on the Redding Civic Auditorium lawn.
February 8, 2022
Newsom to drop mask mandate after Feb. 15
California will end its indoor masking requirement for vaccinated people next week, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced.
February 7, 2022
Report: Oakdale high school students sequestered in gym for maskless protest of Newsom
Hundreds of students across the campuses of Oakdale Unified Joint School District protested having to wear masks mere days after Gov. Gavin Newsom was seen at the NFC Championship Game in Los Angeles last weekend without a mask on.
February 4, 2022
CSU Chancellor Castro under fire over handling of Fresno State sexual harassment complaints
A lengthy report into sexual harassment allegations against a top Fresno State executive centers on the handling by Castro, the then-university president, in avoiding investigations.
February 3, 2022
Fresno Unified’s most controversial board member faces six-figure challenge. He has $642 in the bank.
Things between the two Republicans will get tricky as the June Primary approaches. First up? Their shared fundraising consultant.
February 8, 2022
New districts, new money: Valley Congressional candidates close out 2021 with fundraising hauls
With a hectic redistricting sprint completed, Congressional lines finalized, and possibly the last surprising move of political jockeying in the rear-view mirror, it's time to take a look at the jet fuel for campaigns ahead of the June 7 Primary.
February 2, 2022
Report: Pfizer COVID vaccine for kids under 5 could win approval by February
Pfizer and BioNTech are expected to submit an emergency use authorization request for their two-dose vaccine to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as early as Tuesday
February 1, 2022
Judge’s ruling pushes off Calif.’s impending bacon crisis
The animal welfare law targeted for pinching pork producers, which took effect on Jan. 1, has yet to be accompanied with final regulations. A California Judge delayed implementation.
January 26, 2022
Fresno business leader tapped to lead Calif. transportation board
The 13-member commission is responsible for programming and allocating funds for the construction of highways, passenger rail, transit, and active transportation improvements in the state.
January 26, 2022
Feds fine former Kern GOP treasurer over $272k embezzlement scheme
The former treasurer for the Kern County Republican Central Committee has admitted to embezzling more than $200,000 over nearly six years.
January 26, 2022