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Staff reports from The San Joaquin Valley Sun staff.
Conway launches bid in Nunes replacement election
The former Republican leader in the California State Assembly announced her candidacy for an April special election to replace Rep. Devin Nunes.
January 16, 2022
Newsom rejects parole for RFK assassin Sirhan Sirhan
California’s governor on Thursday rejected releasing Robert F. Kennedy assassin Sirhan Sirhan from prison.
January 13, 2022
Universal health care for illegal immigrants headlines Newsom’s 2022 budget pitch. Here’s what else is in play.
Gov. Gavin Newsom rolled out a plan for $200 billion in fresh spending. What's in it?
January 10, 2022
Valley DA, Calif. AG Bonta go toe-to-toe over “fetal murder”
California's Attorney General and the Kings County District Attorney have engaged in a lengthy battle over charging women who contributed to the death of a fetus.
January 10, 2022
Carr punches ticket to first NFL playoff in Raiders’ wild OT win over Chargers
For the second time since their 2002 Super Bowl season, the Raiders are heading to the playoffs. For Derek Carr, it's the opportunity he's sought since his 2016 injury.
January 10, 2022
Newsom sends in National Guard to ramp up COVID testing
More than 200 members of the California National Guard were activated by Gov. Gavin Newsom to aid in coronavirus testing efforts across the state.
January 9, 2022
New initiative in circulation to raise California’s property taxes
One year after a ballot initiative that would have repealed parts of Proposition 13 failed, another effort to pick apart California’s property tax rules is underway.
December 23, 2021
State committee recommends repeal of three strikes law
Earlier in December, the California Committee on Revision of the Penal Code released its annual report, recommending a repeal of the three strikes law, among other changes.
December 23, 2021
Omar Navarro, perennial candidate with troubled past, files papers to replace Nunes
A perennial Southern California Congressional candidate thinks he has a shot at replacing the outgoing Devin Nunes.
December 22, 2021
CSU announces booster shot requirement for COVID-19 vaccine
The California State University is requiring everyone on campus to receive the booster shot for the COVID-19 vaccine.
December 22, 2021