The San Joaquin Valley Sun
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Staff reports from The San Joaquin Valley Sun staff.
Calif. lawmakers kill bill that would fine social media firms for hooking kids
A bill eyeing to reign in the addictive nature of social media apps failed after heavy opposition from Silicon Valley powerhouses.
August 13, 2022
Suit: Valley students allege anti-communist, pro-life posters muzzled by college
A suit filed in a Fresno Federal court alleges that college officials attempted to block placement posters containing anti-communist and pro-life content.
August 11, 2022
Report: Antifa-aligned Sacramento teacher paid $190k by district to resign
A six-figure golden handshake between a Sacramento school district and an Antifa-aligned teacher who claimed his job was to turn students "into revolutionaries" was released Tuesday.
August 10, 2022
Bakersfield inmate escaped from re-entry facility, CDCR says.
California prison officials said an inmate recently admitted to the Male Community Reentry Program in Bakersfield has walked away from custody.
August 8, 2022
Rural Calif. is helping reach Newsom’s green goals. Now, he wants an end-run around them.
Rural California counties, with lots of land, sunshine, and wind, are the focal point for massive green energy projects. Now, they're at the epicenter of statewide controversy. Here's why.
August 8, 2022
$6k trip to Stockton? Company pitches pricey river cruise between SF, Valley
For the low, low price of $6,095, you can soon call Stockton a cruise destination.
August 7, 2022
Push to confiscate cell phones at Fresno high school has parents, students up-in-arms
A proposal to have students place phones in a protective pouch, akin to those used at concerts, has drawn criticism over school safety concerns.
August 7, 2022
Feds indict ex-Sanger Police officer over on-the-job sexual assaults
The former officer, who was sworn-in to serve and protect Sanger residents in 2016, was alleged to have assaulted four women while on duty.
August 6, 2022
Oakhurst man sentenced for pepper-spraying U.S. Capitol Police officer amid Jan. 6 breach
The purported Proud Boys member pleaded guilty to assaulting a law enforcement officer during the 2021 riot in April. Here's how a Federal judge handled his punishment.
August 5, 2022
Skunkworks icon, F-117 stealth fighter, debuts at Castle Air Museum
Castle Air Museum debuted its latest gem – the stealth aircraft known as the "Hopeless Diamond."
July 31, 2022