The San Joaquin Valley Sun
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Staff reports from The San Joaquin Valley Sun staff.
McCarthy delivers D.C. to Valley’s farmers during Farm Show
Flanked by nine colleagues, Speaker Kevin McCarthy focused his trip to the 2023 World Ag Expo on delivering wins in this year's Farm Bill.
February 14, 2023
Sunrise FM: Rep. John Duarte on new House gig, Speaker McCarthy and Day 1 crises
Rep. John Duarte joins Sunrise FM to discuss his first few weeks in the House of Representatives.
February 1, 2023
Drought & Drilling: Valley water shortages force reckoning for farms
Despite historic rainfall, California faces the prospect of a fourth-straight drought year. Why plunging into the ground may not head off an American food crisis.
January 25, 2023
Feds clear Ex-Interior Sec. Bernhardt in probe of Westlands ties
Investigators found claims Sec. David Bernhardt evaded ethics rules and improperly influenced 2019 rules governing water flow to the Valley were "unsubstantiated."
January 19, 2023
Fresno prosecutors charge Firebaugh City Clerk Fleming over election, voter fraud
Amanda Fleming was elected to serve as City Clerk of Firebaugh in Fresno County. Her home is outside the City limits in Madera County, prosecutors said.
January 12, 2023
Kevin McCarthy addresses House as Speaker
Following the final, 15th ballot for Speaker of the House, Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R–Bakersfield) addressed his colleagues on Saturday morning.
January 7, 2023
McCarthy captures House Speaker’s gavel after four days, 15 votes
The Bakersfield Republican endured a rocky road to secure his place as the 55th Speaker of the House. His new challenge? Leading the narrow, 10-vote GOP majority forward.
January 7, 2023
Health care squeeze continues: Community drops major Calif. health insurers
Patients with Anthem Blue Cross could be in for a long wait before they can access Community Health System's two hospitals and doctor's group.
January 4, 2023
Fresno St. Marching Band dazzles at Rose Parade
Fresno State's marching band earned a bid to perform during Monday's Rose Parade. Take a look at their showing.
January 2, 2023
Jeremy Renner, Marvel’s Hawkeye, hospitalized in snowplow incident
Renner, a Modesto native who made his name in Hollywood with Marvel, remains hospitalized more than a day after the accident.
January 2, 2023