Reid Stone
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Reid Stone is a contributing reporter for The San Joaquin Valley Sun. Email him at reid.stone@sjvsun.com.
Zanoni pushes to allow ICE in local jails, reform Senate Bill 54
The Fresno County Sheriff wants California to allow his office to cooperate with federal immigration officials.
February 12, 2025
FEMA fires four employees for housing immigrants in luxury hotels
Nearly $60 million was spent on putting immigrants in luxury hotels in New York City.
February 11, 2025
Madera Community Hospital nears opening. Here’s what is going on.
Madera Community Hospital is one step closer to reopening, its CEO announced on Sunday.
February 10, 2025
Fresno county, city officials announce immigration working group amid deportation fears
As immigration operations grow in the Valley, Fresno lawmakers are hoping to guide and and assist immigrant residents through legal processes.
February 10, 2025
Ellis boasts 22-point lead in Assembly special election race, poll says
The Bakersfield businessman could be on the verge of capturing an Assembly seat outright in a February special election primary, polling finds.
February 10, 2025
Newsom OKs $50 million ‘Trump-proofing’ plan. Are felon immigrants shielded?
A plan to spend $50 million to sue the Federal government and protect immigrants created controversy before advancing to Newsom's desk.
February 9, 2025
Trump to sign order promoting plastic straws
The president wants the nation to move away from paper straws.
February 7, 2025
Unemployment rate decreases to start year
While job creation slowed in January, the unemployment rate fell.
February 7, 2025
Firebaugh’s Josh Allen picks up first NFL MVP award
The Firebaugh native and Buffalo Bills quarterback won his first-ever NFL MVP award, edging out Ravens hurler Lamar Jackson for the honor.
February 6, 2025
Newsom order focuses on home-hardening after destructive wildfires
The order requires homes in fire-prone areas to clear out their yards of highly combustible materials.
February 6, 2025