The San Joaquin Valley Sun
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Staff reports from The San Joaquin Valley Sun staff.
Miss California pageant returns to Fresno after pandemic pause
The Miss California pageant is returning to the William Saroyan Theatre for its 97th edition following a one-year reprieve due to the on-going coronavirus pandemic.
June 22, 2021
Rent as recall issue? Calif. eyes extending eviction moratorium into Fall
Amid negotiations with Gov. Gavin Newsom, legislators are pressing for an extension of the state's ban on evictions, set to expire on June 30. Here's how it could affect Newsom's recall.
June 21, 2021
After boost to Bakersfield Police, “defund police” vandals strike Bakersfield councilman’s home
"To me, this isn't about politics. This is about intimidation," Bakersfield Councilman Chris Parlier said at a press conference.
June 20, 2021
Mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus found in Fresno
Mosquitoes carrying the West Nile virus were discovered in southeast Fresno, local mosquito abatement and Fresno County Public Health officials announced on Friday.
June 20, 2021
Cox – Visalia Vice Mayor, ex-Tulare Co. Supervisor – dead at 64
A 30-year public figure in the South Valley as a Supervisor and City Council member, Cox passed on Wednesday.
June 20, 2021
“Vax for the Win?” Worries grow of Newsom using giveaways to defeat recall
Gov. Gavin Newsom made an appearance on James Corden's Late Late Show on Tuesday night to tout – and explain – California's confusing reopening from its color-coded blueprint.
June 17, 2021
Fresno Unified OKs police contract extension after months of debate, nixes Warrior logo
Beyond getting students back in the classroom, the two issues addressed Wednesday proved to be the most contentious taken on by the Fresno school board in recent history.
June 17, 2021
Carr at Raiders minicamp: “I’d probably quit” if team traded him
The annual trade speculation about the Fresno State standout is all good and well, so long as it doesn't actually happen.
June 15, 2021
Taco Bell, Chipotle offering freebies for Calif. vaccine push
The giveaways – limited to June 15 – are tied to California's coronavirus vaccination incentive campaign. Here's what the restaurants are offering diners.
June 15, 2021
Newsom, Cal-OSHA to OK vaccinated workers to go maskless on Thursday
Cal-OSHA, the principal regulator of California workplaces, has undergone a month's worth of regulatory gymnastics when it comes to mask rules.
June 14, 2021