The Sun’s guide to watching the 2022 California Primary
Turnout may be low and Tuesday's primary might be short of excitemen on the statewide ballot, but the Valley is chock full of buzz-worthy races. Here's what to watch tomorrow night.
On eve of Calif. primary, San Joaquin Co. tackles ballot issues amid unexpected passing of elections chief
With less than three days until polls close on California’s June 7 primary, San Joaquin County finds itself without a chief elections officer.
Harshing the buzz: Valley cannabis growers press for local tax relief to keep weed industry alive
A major cannabis cultivator in Tulare County implored local lawmakers to grant a reprieve from pricey local taxes.
Harris commits $1mil to Clovis Community Hospital for wound care
Clovis Community Medical Center announced the surprise gift at a ceremony with staff from a special unit that aided a local luminary.
Peace deal? Valley farmers see Treaty of Versailles in Newsom’s water pact
Valley water officials feel as though Newsom's water "peace" deal is a Godfather-inspired offer they can't refuse.
Water confab makes clear: Valley agriculture needs “greenlash” to Calif. restrictions
The San Joaquin Valley's future as the agricultural heartbeat of the United States and the world faces an existential crisis, an assembled group of water policymakers and state lawmakers warned Friday.
Sources: Hurtado set to move into open South Valley Senate seat
The titanic clash of two of the Valley's Democratic lawmakers – Sens. Melissa Hurtado (D–Sanger) and Anna Caballero (D–Salinas) is, apparently, off.
Castro, ex-Fresno State President, resigns as CSU Chancellor
Dr. Joseph Castro is out as chancellor of the nation's largest public university system over reports of mishandling harassment allegations while running Fresno State.
Kings Co. town denies massive Sandridge water pipeline will move wastewater
Sandridge Partners, a major water player in Kings County, said a key element of its controversial pipeline project was to aid wastewater for unincorporated Stratford. That was news to the small town.
Lawmakers seek to leverage $12bil Calif. surplus for water projects
With $12 billion in excess funds, Sens. Andreas Borgeas (R–Fresno) and Jim Nielsen (R–Red Bluff) want to boost water projects as California battles drought.
