The San Joaquin Valley Sun
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Staff reports from The San Joaquin Valley Sun staff.
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 7, 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One year after a ballot initiative that would have repealed parts of Proposition 13 failed, another effort to pick apart California’s property tax rules is underway.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
Sanger Mayor Ontiveros booked into jail for domestic violence
Sanger Mayor Eli Ontiveros was arrested and booked into jail for a domestic violence charge, according to the Fresno County Sheriff's Office.
December 22, 2021
Mathis targets Tulare-Kings Assembly district for reelection bid
Tuesday’s announcement comes after many of his supporters have called for Mathis to run for Congress in the wake of Devin Nunes’ shock-retirement.
December 21, 2021
High on the slopes? China Peak says no more
China Peak, the Huntington Lake-based ski resort, is cracking down on skiers using weed on the mountain.
December 21, 2021
“Pray for snow, not rain”: State enacts holiday water cutback despite rain in forecast
Despite a succession of storms hitting northern and central California, state water officials announced a holiday cutback to deliveries to the Valley floor.
December 20, 2021
Lori McClintock, wife of Rep. Tom McClintock, passes
The wife of a longtime California lawmaker was a Sacramento-based recruiter for a real estate agency prior to her passing.
December 19, 2021