Reid Stone
651 posts
Reid Stone is a contributing reporter for The San Joaquin Valley Sun. Email him at news@sjvsun.com.
Biden, McCarthy end first meet with optimistic outlook on debt crisis
The President and new Speaker face high stakes to strike a deal to avoid default on the nation's debt.
February 2, 2023
Burrows, Fresno legislative aide, launches longshot bid to oust McCarthy
Kevin McCarthy is the new Devin Nunes, target of local Democrats hoping to undertake lucrative longshot campaigns against a national figure.
February 2, 2023
Activists sue to block Newsom’s homeless mental illness treatment program
Gov. Gavin Newsom championed compelled mental health treatment for homeless Californians. Now, activists are trying to stop it before it gets off the ground.
January 29, 2023
Prosecutors: No charges against ex-Fresno Federal judge over domestic violence arrest
Oliver Wanger, a former Federal judge, was arrested by Fresno Police in December over a domestic disturbance.
January 27, 2023
McDaniel defeats Calif.’s Dhillon in RNC chair election
Harmeet Dhillon, one of California's two representatives on the Republican National Committee, fell short of ousting Chair Ronna McDaniel.
January 27, 2023
Calif. water officials hike state water allocation following storms
Following California's dousing and a government-ordered flush to the Pacific, farmers will start to see a boost to their water supplies.
January 26, 2023
Feds force PG&E to restart work on keeping Diablo Canyon running
PG&E's hopes for a speedier-than-normal review to keep its nuclear power plant humming were rebuffed. Now, a longer process begins to keep Diablo Canyon open.
January 25, 2023
Despite harshest gun laws in U.S., Calif. under seige of mass shootings
In a span of more than a week, California – home to the strictest gun laws in America – has been rocked by three mass shootings.
January 24, 2023
Calif. Democrats pitch wealth tax for all Californians – even if you moved out of state
California's most liberal lawmakers aren't satisfied with having the highest income taxes in the nation. Now they're hoping to tax underlying wealth.
January 24, 2023
As pressure mounts, Kaweah Health set to shed 200 jobs
Valley health care institutions are facing high costs and insufficient reimbursement. Tulare County's Kaweah Health is pursuing cost-cutting measures to right the ship.
January 22, 2023