Fong demands answers on Calif.’s water lawsuit spending
As California wades deeper into a legal battle over how much water is pumped south from the Delta, Asm. Vince Fong (R–Bakersfield) is seeking some answers.
Agriculture, Bakersfield
Fresno
Karbassi urges Fresno to reopen churches, places of worship
Fresno city councilman Mike Karbassi is pushing the city to allow churches and places of worship to reopen.
Business, Merced
State OKs Merced, Madera, Stanislaus, Kings, Kern, Fresno counties to begin expedited reopening
Valley counties are beginning to move forward in Gov. Gavin Newsom’s plan to reopen the state from the coronavirus pandemic.
Business, Fresno
City of Fresno lifts shelter-in-place order
Fresno Mayor Lee Brand announced the city will lift its shelter-in-place on May 26, allowing retail businesses to reopen after being shuttered for months.
Bakersfield, Fresno, Hanford, Highlight, Visalia
Tracking the San Joaquin Valley’s coronavirus cases, tests
As California begins its first full week under statewide quarantine, we’re tracking the number of coronavirus tests undertaken by Valley counties.
Visalia
After reopening vote, Newsom administration threatens to withhold aid to Tulare Co.
After Tulare County Supervisors voted to end enforcing California’s shelter-in-place order, the state threatened to withhold coronavirus aid funds.
Madera
Madera Co. taps Sheriff Varney to serve as County administrator
Madera County is no longer on the hunt for a Chief Administrative Officer, but will soon have a new vacancy: Sheriff.
Local
DOJ knocks Newsom for discriminating against churches
The Department of Justice told California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday that his four-phase reopening plan discriminates against churches.
Business, Visalia
Tulare Co. shuns Newsom, votes to reopen businesses
The Tulare County Board of Supervisors sent two messages in one on Tuesday: Tulare County is open for business and we’re done listening to Gov. Newsom.
Fresno
How a Fresno nurse became the point woman for feeding Fresno Co.’s health care workers
“I know what it’s like, and I wanted to make my fellow health care workers feel appreciated as well as help out these small businesses…”