Reid Stone
648 posts
Reid Stone is a contributing reporter for The San Joaquin Valley Sun. Email him at news@sjvsun.com.
Kern County CAO James Zervis leaves for Florida
Zervis only held the county’s top administrative job for six months.
February 7, 2024
Prisoner dies in Delano prison, eight inmates suspected
The inmates allegedly used makeshift weapons to kill another prisoner.
February 7, 2024
CHP returns stolen tiny home to owner
Officers located the “pint-sized abode” after it was reported stolen.
February 2, 2024
Judge strikes down California’s background check for ammunition law
Californians no longer have to go through a background check each time they want to purchase bullets.
February 1, 2024
DEI push leads Fresno Unified to ban “Colonial Day” costumes at GATE school
The district argues that the historic costumes of Colonial America don't reflect the current population of Fresno.
January 31, 2024
Worry over Fong’s Kern Co. Assembly seat could open path for new GOP young gun in Sacramento
With the Kern County legislator vying for ex-Speaker Kevin McCarthy's Congressional seat, lackluster energy for a write-in campaign bid could vault a new face into the Assembly race.
January 30, 2024
Woman stuck overnight on gondola at Lake Tahoe resort
The woman shouted for help but was not found until the ski lift resumed operations the next morning.
January 29, 2024
PG&E agrees to $45mil settlement over Dixie Fire
The Dixie Fire ended up being the second-largest wildfire in California’s recorded history.
January 26, 2024
Nearly 200,000 Teslas recalled over backup camera issue
The problem could cause crashes, although none have been reported to date.
January 26, 2024
The Hartford will not offer new homeowners policies in California
The insurance provider is the latest to make a similar move in California.
January 26, 2024