The San Joaquin Valley Sun
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Staff reports from The San Joaquin Valley Sun staff.
Merced school superintendent scores big payday to resign in sexual harassment probe
McSwain Union Elementary School District has a vacancy at Superintendent after Steve Rosa agreed to a hefty resignation payout from the school district.
August 28, 2019
Bakersfield’s approach to homeless encampments? Rapid response.
While California faces an unprecedented homelessness crisis, The City of Bakersfield is taking a more aggressive stand against homeless encampments.
August 25, 2019
Andy Hall takes over as Fresno Police Chief, Dyer takes leave
Fresno Mayor Lee Brand and City Manager Wilma Quan are expected to announce the successor to long-time Police Chief Jerry Dyer on Friday.
August 25, 2019
AOC takes in sights of Kings Canyon National Park
The Green New Deal pitchwoman posted videos from Kings Canyon National Park on her Instagram, highlighting the local gem and its environmental impact.
August 22, 2019
Dolores Huerta removed from protest at Fresno County Supervisors meeting
Huerta blocked the entrance to the Fresno County Board of Supervisors meeting during a planned protest over contract negotiations for caregivers.
August 20, 2019
Valley unemployment remains double Calif. average
Valley unemployment rates in July were up across all counties, California's employment department announced in updated figures on Friday.
August 19, 2019
David Huerta, Fresno State police chief, passes following health battle
Fresno State police chief David Huerta passed Friday at UCSF Medical Center at the age of 68 following a double lung transplant.
August 18, 2019
Fourth of July quakes leave $5.2bil in damage to China Lake base
The two earthquakes that struck Ridgecrest on July 4 and 5 caused more than $5.2 billion in damage to NAWS China Lake, the Pentagon said.
August 15, 2019
PG&E rate hike proposal gets icy reception in Fresno
California regulators are hearing from the public before weighing in to either approve or deny the rate increase, including a stop in Fresno on Wednesday.
August 14, 2019
37,000 Kaiser employees in California vote to strike
While a national strike by Kaiser workers would be the largest U.S. strike since 1997, it would also affect more than 1,200 employees in Fresno.
August 14, 2019