Reid Stone
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Reid Stone is a contributing reporter for The San Joaquin Valley Sun. Email him at news@sjvsun.com.
Calif.’s $356.5bil government-run health proposal continues moving forward – with one big hitch.
California lawmakers are preparing for a showdown over a proposed single-payer healthcare system that will cost Californians $356.5 billion annually.
January 20, 2022
McNerney to retire, prompting shake-up in Valley Congressional map
Long-time Rep. Jerry McNerney (D–Stockton) announced he would not seek a ninth term in the newly-drawn, San Joaquin County-anchored 9th Congressional District.
January 18, 2022
Hefty battle shaping up for soon-to-be vacant Kern Co. Supervisor seat
2022 is sure to deliver a change of scenery on the dais of the Kern County Board of Supervisors. But first: a highly-competitive race for an open seat.
January 17, 2022
Arambula warns lawmakers to pump brakes on single-payer healthcare bid
The lawmaker warned that some health care proposals may require greater debate and discussion before moving forward.
January 16, 2022
Carr, Allen throw for big yardage as Valley’s NFL QBs split Wild Card weekend
The NFL's two Valley native quarterbacks shared the first day of the Wild Card round of the NFL playoffs on Saturday.
January 15, 2022
Valadao launches re-election bid in new 22nd district
Rep. David Valadao (R–Hanford) isn't shying away from a battle at the ballot box in 2022.
January 13, 2022
Calif.’s $163bil single-payer healthcare bill hits overdrive as opposition mounts
Jan. 21 will prove to be make-or-break for California's ambitious, $163 billion universal healthcare plan.
January 12, 2022
Should I stay or should I go? Questions loom over McClintock’s 2022 moves
Endorsements are inbound and candidates are jockeying for a seat in the House, but there are no ready answers about where Rep. Tom McClintock will go as he mourns his wife.
January 4, 2022
After two-decade stint, Nunes departs Congress for Trump media post
The San Joaquin Valley native now joins the Trump Media and Technology Group as its chief executive officer.
January 3, 2022
Ex-MLB pitcher Garza scores in Fresno cannabis license fight – but curveballs remain
Ahead of the holidays, Fresno has, once again, awarded all of its cannabis licenses. Don't expect the fighting to stop for the yuletide.
December 19, 2021