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  • Cities
    • Fresno
      • Fresno City Council advances major pay bump, budget tweaks
      • Fresno lawmakers pitch eye-popping pay raise to match Fresno Co. Supervisors
      • Power outages persist, wildfire evacuation orders lifted after Wed. morning lightning strikes
      • Judge clears path for Fresno to close Tower Theatre purchase
      • Dyer flips, opening taxpayer funds for gang program paying off shooters
    • Clovis
      • Fresno law enforcement cracks down on violent criminals, “ghost guns”
      • Harris commits $1mil to Clovis Community Hospital for wound care
      • “Legislating for the criminals”: Clovis tees off on Calif. law unmasking police arsenal
      • Report: Clovis Unified teachers union effort may have to start over
      • Clovis City Council appoints 25 members to police committee
    • Bakersfield
      • Kern Co. weighs levying 1-cent sales tax on unincorporated communities
      • Bakersfield councilman to vacate seat after two terms
      • Initiative to impose term limits on Kern Co. Supes set for November ballot
      • Newsom signs-off on gaming compact for Kern Co.-based Hard Rock casino
      • In a split for oil, enviros, judge orders fixes to Kern Co. oil permit rules
    • Modesto
      • Stanislaus Co. approves new property tax agreement with cities
      • Modesto approves deal to launch sales tax measure for November ballot
      • Modesto mulling sales tax hike to provide budget boost
      • No Fly Zone: Valley city shoots down pitch to bring Bird scooters to town
      • Modesto sends newly-vacant Council seat to election
    • Visalia/Tulare
      • Visalia amps up efforts to combat illegal fireworks use
      • Visalia’s e-commerce boom gets a double dose of Amazon, docs say.
      • Tulare looks to reap cash from weed shops, growers with tax push
      • Tulare County chafes over revealing Sheriff’s military equipment
      • Visalia to once again explore OKing cannabis retailers
    • Hanford
      • Hanford officials warn residents, businesses to cut back water use
      • More smoke: Another Valley community to weigh allowing cannabis shops
      • Hacker ousts Fagundes as Kings Co. DA
      • Newsom signs off on 25-year deal for Valley tribe to run local casino
      • After FBI probe ensnares weed boss, Lemoore dispensary changes owner
    • Madera
      • Garbage rate hikes, massive new housing development take center stage for Madera Co. Supervisors
      • Madera Co. preps for Fall showdowns to fill Supervisor vacancies
      • Did Madera Co. candidate’s attack ad defame local residents? Victims speak out.
      • Madera Co. OKs incentives for new Oakhurst resort, groundwater policies
      • Another Valley county bemoans revealing law enforcement equipment
    • Merced
      • Merced advances permanent renewal of transportation and public safety tax
      • Former Merced cop sentenced for union embezzlement scheme
      • Merced’s airport boasts new airline. Here’s where they’re flying.
      • After two-year break, Merced County Fair set for June return
      • Report: Hundreds cycled through jail via zero-dollar bail, crime soared in Merced in 2021
    • Mariposa
      • Judge rejects environmentalists attempt to halt Sierra wildfire prevention efforts
      • One year after devastating Creek Fire, enviros seek to block efforts to prevent a repeat.
      • Yosemite to reopen Thursday with reservations
      • Mariposa Co. Supervisors bid for pay raise officially halted
      • Study: A coronavirus recession exposes Valley economy’s strengths and weaknesses
    • Modesto
      • Stanislaus Co. approves new property tax agreement with cities
      • Modesto approves deal to launch sales tax measure for November ballot
      • Modesto mulling sales tax hike to provide budget boost
      • No Fly Zone: Valley city shoots down pitch to bring Bird scooters to town
      • Modesto sends newly-vacant Council seat to election
    • Stockton
      • Scanning issues bring ballot counting to a crawl in San Joaquin County
      • On eve of Calif. primary, San Joaquin Co. tackles ballot issues amid unexpected passing of elections chief
      • Stockton OKs new policy for cops’ use of military equipment
      • North Valley city joins opposition to 2022 initiative limiting local tax hikes
      • Stockton changes location requirements for cannabis companies
  • Topics
    • Politics
      • Is Calif.’s “jungle primary” facing extinction? One lawmaker hopes so.
      • Kern Co. weighs levying 1-cent sales tax on unincorporated communities
      • Merced advances permanent renewal of transportation and public safety tax
      • Bakersfield councilman to vacate seat after two terms
      • Late-arriving ballots deliver lead changes in Valley election results
    • Agriculture
      • Don Devine, organic farming leader and Westlands board member, passes at 79
      • Calif. officials order hefty water cuts for San Joaquin River users
      • The great California pay-off? Lawmakers mull buying out farms to reduce water use
      • Even amid worsening drought, enviros sharpen knives for Calif.’s lone dam prospect
      • FDA: Hepatitis A outbreak tied to strawberries from packer with Valley ties
    • Sports
      • Former ABC30 sportscaster makes it to Cooperstown – to detail new book
      • Undrafted, Mosby joins Panthers with chip on his shoulder
      • Mountain West reportedly considering eliminating football divisions
      • Kevin Atkins “ecstatic” to join 49ers as undrafted free agent
      • Four former Bulldogs to get their NFL chance following 2022 Draft
    • Education
      • Report: Fresno Unified expels student who took racist photograph
      • Fresno Unified trustee faces defamation claim from Bullard football coach
      • CSU faculty calls for open, transparent chancellor search
      • Faced with teachable moment at Bullard High, Fresno Unified leaders blew it.
      • CSU exec harassment cases headlined by porn on work computers, demeaning employees
    • Business
      • More smoke: Another Valley community to weigh allowing cannabis shops
      • Buying your first house? Meet a possible new co-owner: the State of California.
      • Convenient timing? Calif. gas rebates set to “certainly” arrive before Nov. absentee ballots
      • Garbage rate hikes, massive new housing development take center stage for Madera Co. Supervisors
      • Biden hints at Federal gas tax holiday
    • COVID-19
      • Newsom tries boosting vax rates with Kern Co. swing for second booster
      • Foster Farms, Valley staffing agencies fined $3.8mil over COVID sick leave
      • School vax mandate bill pulled amid mounting opposition, Calif. lawmaker announces.
      • Another Valley county joins choir against Calif. student COVID-19 vaccine mandate
      • Lawmaker pulls Calif. bill to mandate vaccines for all workers
  • Calif. & Beyond
    • California
      • Is Calif.’s “jungle primary” facing extinction? One lawmaker hopes so.
      • Buying your first house? Meet a possible new co-owner: the State of California.
      • Convenient timing? Calif. gas rebates set to “certainly” arrive before Nov. absentee ballots
      • “Untenable”: Calif. low-income housing projects busting $1 million per unit to build
      • Calif. Dems answer to July 1 gas tax increase? Form a committee.
    • U.S.
      • Biden hints at Federal gas tax holiday
      • McClintock flips on Ukraine stance following TV blowback
      • Ahead of Super Bowl, U.S. halts import of Mexican avocados over threat against inspector
      • McCarthy forces delay on $1.75tril social spending bill with record-breaking filibuster
      • Biden infrastructure package approved, focus turns to $1.75 reconciliation
  • View
    • Commentary
      • Meet the new pandemic crushing Calif.’s small businesses: PAGA abuse.
      • From water to energy, Calif. policies disproportionately harm minority communities
      • Valley consumers have options – even in a tight car buying market
      • Calif.’s ADA abuse has jumped from ramps to cyberspace. Why it’s posing greater danger.
      • Faced with teachable moment at Bullard High, Fresno Unified leaders blew it.
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Kings Co. town denies massive Sandridge water pipeline will move wastewater

Sandridge Partners, a major water player in Kings County, said a key element of its controversial pipeline project was to aid wastewater for unincorporated Stratford. That was news to the small town.

Alex TavlianFebruary 2, 2022, 9:30 amFebruary 1, 2022 Comments Off on Kings Co. town denies massive Sandridge water pipeline will move wastewater 3094
Agriculture

Lawmakers seek to leverage $12bil Calif. surplus for water projects

With $12 billion in excess funds, Sens. Andreas Borgeas (R–Fresno) and Jim Nielsen (R–Red Bluff) want to boost water projects as California battles drought.

Alex TavlianFebruary 1, 2022, 9:20 amFebruary 1, 2022 Comments Off on Lawmakers seek to leverage $12bil Calif. surplus for water projects 1951
Agriculture

Vidovich fires back: Kings Co. water pipeline battle picks up steam

Two days after Tulare Lake Canal Company sued to halt trenching on a massive water pipeline in southern Kings County, water giant John Vidovich turned the tables.

Alex TavlianJanuary 31, 2022, 6:29 amJanuary 29, 2022 Comments Off on Vidovich fires back: Kings Co. water pipeline battle picks up steam 4378
Agriculture

Massive pipeline under construction reignites water heartburn in Kings County

A massive water pipeline being laid in southern Kings County is sparking fresh fights between local farmers and the county’s biggest player in the water industry.

Alex TavlianJanuary 28, 2022, 6:30 amJanuary 27, 2022 Comments Off on Massive pipeline under construction reignites water heartburn in Kings County 5706
Agriculture, California

Judge’s ruling pushes off Calif.’s impending bacon crisis

The animal welfare law targeted for pinching pork producers, which took effect on Jan. 1, has yet to be accompanied with final regulations. A California Judge delayed implementation.

The San Joaquin Valley SunJanuary 26, 2022, 8:08 pmJanuary 26, 2022 Comments Off on Judge’s ruling pushes off Calif.’s impending bacon crisis 2625
Agriculture

Federal, local officials kick off millions in repairs to Friant-Kern Canal

Coming in at $187 million, the first portion of the massive effort will restore capacity within the canal in a 10-mile portion

Daniel GligichJanuary 25, 2022, 9:55 pmJanuary 25, 2022 Comments Off on Federal, local officials kick off millions in repairs to Friant-Kern Canal 1943
Agriculture

Union in decline: UFW membership hits “statistically zero” as legal, political losses pile up

The union, which has seen membership fall far from its mid-20th Century founding, is struggling after a devastating 2021.

The San Joaquin Valley SunJanuary 19, 2022, 5:16 pmJanuary 19, 2022 Comments Off on Union in decline: UFW membership hits “statistically zero” as legal, political losses pile up 1769
Agriculture, Business, Fresno

New CEO tapped to lead Harris Farms

The farming and hospitality firm that operates Harris Ranch near Coalinga has a new chief.

Alex TavlianJanuary 13, 2022, 8:17 amJanuary 13, 2022 Comments Off on New CEO tapped to lead Harris Farms 3172
Agriculture, Hanford

Kings Co. OKs deal to secure water for Kettleman City

Despite little support from Sacramento, Kettleman City will not run dry in 2022.

Daniel GligichJanuary 11, 2022, 5:28 pmJanuary 11, 2022 Comments Off on Kings Co. OKs deal to secure water for Kettleman City 2193
Agriculture, Hanford

Kings Co. nears deal to stave off water shortage in Kettleman City

The deal, likely to be backed by government grants, comes as local officials have grown dismayed at state inaction as they flushed precious December stormwater into the Pacific.

Daniel GligichJanuary 11, 2022, 6:28 amJanuary 10, 2022 Comments Off on Kings Co. nears deal to stave off water shortage in Kettleman City 2170

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