The San Joaquin Valley Sun
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Staff reports from The San Joaquin Valley Sun staff.
LeMay to succeed Radanovich at California Fresh Fruit Association
Ian LeMay will take the helm of the grower group from former Rep. George Radanovich (R-Mariposa), who joined the association as its chief in 2016.
May 13, 2019
UC Merced chancellor Leland steps down
Dorothy Leland, the third chancellor for the University of California, Merced, announced on Monday she was stepping down effective Aug. 15.
May 13, 2019
California moves to ban ag pesticide used for almonds, citrus, grapes
Growers have responded saying that the decision is putting them behind foreign competitors, where the pesticide is freely used, and the ban was based on flawed research.
May 9, 2019
Brandvold highlights “Modesto’s strength” in first State of the City
Brandvold tailored his 45-minute address around a number of major accomplishments he secured over the course of his tenure at the helm of the City.
May 9, 2019
Sun-Maid chief challenges Seinfeld to ride raisin harvester before tour stop
Sun-Maid knows how to take a joke.
May 8, 2019
State Center acquires property for First Responders school
The campus will merge Fresno City College's police, fire, and EMT training programs into a singular First Responder Academy.
May 8, 2019
State Center trustee Payne facing $66,000 fine over campaign finance violations
The junior college trustee faces allegations of failing to file five straight economic interest disclosures and spending campaign cash on clothing.
May 8, 2019
Abuse advocacy group names 23 Fresno-area priests accused of abuse
SNAP, an advocacy group for abuse survivors, released the list of accused priests that had not been included on the Roman Catholic Diocese of Fresno's list.
May 7, 2019
Brand issues first veto over City Council office space grab
Fresno Mayor Lee Brand issued the first veto of his tenure, rejecting a move to reassign office space held by staff of the City Manager to the City Council.
May 6, 2019
Suspected killer of Ethan Morse, ex-Merced DA’s son, identified
The suspected killer of Ethan Morse, son of ex-Merced DA Larry Morse, was identified as 26-year-old Dagoberto Penaloza by the Atwater Police.
May 6, 2019