Daniel Gligich
2861 posts
Daniel Gligich is a senior reporter for The San Joaquin Valley Sun. Email him at daniel.gligich@sjvsun.com.
Kaiser employees vote to authorize strike as contract expiration nears
Without a new contract in place by the end of the month, Kaiser employees are signaling that they will go on strike in October.
September 15, 2023
California regulators to consider higher PG&E rates to pay for wildfire protection
The northern California utility has been found responsible for wildfires throughout California. Now the utility is asking for higher rates to ground its power lines.
September 14, 2023
CSU Board approves tuition hike for five-year plan
Students across the world’s largest public university system will see their education fees increase, starting in 2024.
September 13, 2023
California’s former oil boss sues state for wrongful termination
The former head of CalGEM claims that Gov. Gavin Newsom retaliated against him for refusing to stop issuing new oil well permits.
September 13, 2023
Bipartisan wildfire bill passes House, brings Fresno-based technology to the forefront
A Fresno company has developed a better system to deliver aerial fire retardant to combat the devastating wildfires that have stricken the western United States. After years of lobbying, the House has passed legislation that will lead to that technology being used in action.
September 13, 2023
House China Select Committee subpoenas Reedley over secret lab
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy formed the House China Select Committee in January. Now the committee is taking its first legal action, and the focus is on a major story from the Central Valley.
September 13, 2023
New poll finds majority of Californians oppose cash reparations for Black residents
The California Legislature and Gov. Gavin Newsom will have to decide on the issue of cash reparations for Black Californians. The majority of the state, however, does not want to see them move forward with that recommendation from the Reparations Task Force.
September 12, 2023
Kern farmers see first decrease in revenue in several years
Crop value in Kern County usually climbs every year, making the 2022 numbers worrying.
September 12, 2023
Fresno reportedly paid outstanding utility bills for Granite Park
Granite Park operator Terance Frazier is currently locked in a discrimination lawsuit with the city and owed hundreds of thousands of dollars in PG&E and water bills.
September 12, 2023
Assembly passes human trafficking bill months after it appeared dead in committee
Months after declaring sex trafficking to not be a serious offense, the Assembly made good on its promise to reconsider the issue and increase penalties for traffickers.
September 11, 2023