Reid Stone
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Reid Stone is a contributing reporter for The San Joaquin Valley Sun. Email him at news@sjvsun.com.
McCarthy trains fire at Biden amid Calif. GOP victory lap
Speaker Kevin McCarthy addressed the California Republican Party for the first time since winning the gavel in January.
March 12, 2023
Bitwise puts three remaining Calif. properties up for sale, will lease back
The Valley-based tech firm placed its three remaining California properties, in Fresno and Bakersfield, up for sale after securing $80 million in fresh capital.
March 12, 2023
Phil Arballo, ex-Nunes, Duarte foe, moves from campaign trail to casting couch
Serial Congressional contender and Fresno Democrat Phil Arballo is seeking a 2024 rematch with Rep. John Duarte. He's also an emerging porn producer.
March 9, 2023
Biden’s budget to include pitch for $2tril in new tax hikes
The proposal aims to raise the marginal income tax rate for high earners and businesses by between 3 and 7 percent.
March 8, 2023
Brandau breaks silence on Bredefeld’s challenge: “I tried to be friends with that little feller.”
In his first interview since he drew a 2024 challenger, Supervisor Steve Brandau wasted little time returning disses to Fresno City Councilman Garry Bredefeld.
March 5, 2023
Bredefeld, Chavez denounce Fresno Co. “witch hunt” over campaign funds
The two Fresno City Councilmen have assailed Fresno County Supervisors for filing a lawsuit to block their use of hundreds of thousands of campaign dollars in 2024.
March 2, 2023
After snow shutters Grapevine, Highway 58, roads to reopen to traffic
Snow storms have shuttered major California highways for the second time in less than a week.
March 1, 2023
Will Calif. really permanently ban tobacco sales for Gen Z?
A new bill seeks to ban sales of tobacco products to any Californian born after 2006.
February 26, 2023
All bark, no bite: Bill to ban police K9 officers blasted by Valley law enforcement
Arguing that utilizing police dogs is racist, a California lawmaker is pushing to ban their use in specific instances.
February 15, 2023
Internal Poll: Bredefeld holds outsized lead over Brandau in Fresno Co. Supervisor battle
Weeks after kicking off his candidacy against fellow GOPer Supervisor Steve Brandau, Fresno City Councilman Garry Bredefeld is already showing strong signs of support.
February 15, 2023