Roving coverage of the Creek Fire near the Sierra National Forest from the San Joaquin Valley Sun and partner news agencies.
USDA takes over investigation into Fresno Unified’s produce deals
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is investigating whether the school district overpaid millions of dollars for fresh produce.
McCarthy gets early morning wake-up call, courtesy of Bakersfield activists at his front door
The House Minority Leader received more than a dozen protesters at his front door at 4:30 a.m. on Friday.
Nunes pivots ad blitz toward Calif. loopholes on sex offenses, riots
With 60 days to election day, Rep. Devin Nunes (R–Tulare) still hasn’t uttered the name of his opponent on television.
Calif. Senate Dems close out session limiting debate, muting Republicans
The disparity of power in Sacramento among the two parties reached its nadir in the waning ours of the 2020 legislative session.
Paso Robles tasting room owner threatened with fines, jail time for moving indoors during wildfires
Calwise Spirits Co. moved customers inside due to triple-digit temps mixed with unhealthy air from wildfires burning across the state.
Newsom rewrites reopening plan with color-coded system
Gov. Gavin Newsom has embraced a strategy once pioneered by the Department of Homeland Security under President George W. Bush.
ACLU sues City of McFarland over approval of ICE facility
The ACLU is challenging the approval of a new ICE facility serving as an extention of the Mesa Verde Detention Center in Bakersfield.
Coronavirus closures cut deep into Fresno’s economy
Losses to the Fresno economy are incalculable at this point, but a look at the dollars generated annually by key business sectors indicates it’s substantial.
WHO: Avoid your regular trip to the dentist
It appears coronavirus has delivered one dose of good news for those who loathe a trip to the dentist.
