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    • Fresno
      • Fresno lawmakers slice proposed pay raise, approve $1.9bil budget unanimously
      • Central Unified trustees vote to rename Polk Elementary
      • A new sales tax hike to upgrade Bulldog Stadium? It could be coming to a ballot near you.
      • Esparza drops defamation lawsuit against Bredefeld before court hearing
      • Table Mountain’s massive hotel, casino expansion set to open. Here’s when.
    • Clovis
      • Fresno Co. Grand Jury argues Clovis Police coming up short on diversified police force
      • 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
    • Bakersfield
      • Wonderful Co. awards dozen college scholarships to Valley natives
      • Kern Co. unincorporated voters to decide on sales tax hike in November
      • Gill, Bakersfield homeless czar, concedes defeat in Kern Co. Supervisorial battle
      • Kern Co. weighs levying 1-cent sales tax on unincorporated communities
      • Bakersfield councilman to vacate seat after two terms
    • 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
      • COVID costs send Valley hospital into first-ever, $11.2mil deficit
      • 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
    • 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
      • In sports betting spat, tribes tout big backer against online giants: Dolores Huerta
      • A new sales tax hike to upgrade Bulldog Stadium? It could be coming to a ballot near you.
      • Kern Co. unincorporated voters to decide on sales tax hike in November
      • Gill, Bakersfield homeless czar, concedes defeat in Kern Co. Supervisorial battle
      • Is Calif.’s “jungle primary” facing extinction? One lawmaker hopes so.
    • Agriculture
      • Wonderful Co. awards dozen college scholarships to Valley natives
      • 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
    • Sports
      • A new sales tax hike to upgrade Bulldog Stadium? It could be coming to a ballot near you.
      • 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
    • Education
      • Wonderful Co. awards dozen college scholarships to Valley natives
      • Central Unified trustees vote to rename Polk Elementary
      • Legislature OKs sweeping audit into CSU system following sex harassment complaints
      • Report: Fresno Unified expels student who took racist photograph
      • Fresno Unified trustee faces defamation claim from Bullard football coach
    • Business
      • Major Valley auto dealer sells portfolio to San Jose group
      • Calif. drivers are big loser in leaked tax relief compromise proposal
      • 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
    • COVID-19
      • CDC recommends Valley return to masking up. The data? Not so much.
      • Researchers find a new way to track COVID-19 waves: wastewater
      • 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.
  • Calif. & Beyond
    • California
      • Newsom, legislators agree to $4.2bil deal to finish Valley portion of bullet train
      • Gas tax hike, later school start times among new Calif. mandates taking effect in July
      • Calif.’s data breach exposes more information on CCW permit holders
      • Data breach with Calif. DOJ exposed personal information of all CCW permit holders
      • Legislature OKs sweeping audit into CSU system following sex harassment complaints
    • 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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WATCH: Maher skewers Calif. high-speed rail in China tirade

“One small step for nobody, one giant leap if you’re a raisin,” comedian Bill Maher joked on his HBO show on Saturday.

The San Joaquin Valley SunMarch 14, 2021, 12:27 pmMarch 14, 2021 Comments Off on WATCH: Maher skewers Calif. high-speed rail in China tirade 7211
California, Politics

Organizers: Newsom recall hits 2mil signatures

The group organizing the recall of Gov. Gavin Newsom announced it had collected more than 2 million signatures en route to forcing a special election.

The San Joaquin Valley SunMarch 11, 2021, 12:29 pmMarch 11, 2021 Comments Off on Organizers: Newsom recall hits 2mil signatures 1066
California, Education

Is $75 worth no spring break travel? UC Davis thinks so.

The university, along with the City of Davis, is offering students $75 “grants” to encourage them to skip spring break travel this year.

The San Joaquin Valley SunMarch 10, 2021, 10:35 amMarch 10, 2021 Comments Off on Is $75 worth no spring break travel? UC Davis thinks so. 999
California, Highlight, Politics

Could Villaraigosa step-in to serve as Democrats’ recall savior – or boogeyman?

The former LA Mayor could answer a big question on the recall: will a big-name Democrat with statewide appeal step-up and run on the replacement ballot?

Alex TavlianMarch 8, 2021, 6:03 pmMarch 8, 2021 Comments Off on Could Villaraigosa step-in to serve as Democrats’ recall savior – or boogeyman? 2105
California, Politics

Fresno Republican Elizabeth Heng to challenge Padilla for U.S. Senate

The Fresno Republican announced her candidacy against newly-minted Sen. Alex Padilla by tying him to the state’s rocky coronavirus response.

Daniel GligichMarch 8, 2021, 2:13 pmMarch 8, 2021 Comments Off on Fresno Republican Elizabeth Heng to challenge Padilla for U.S. Senate 1801
Business, California

Under pressure from restaurants for COVID shutdowns, Calif. waives liquor license fees

Nearly 59,000 businesses throughout the state are currently eligible to have their liquor license renewal fees waived.

The San Joaquin Valley SunMarch 7, 2021, 7:11 pmMarch 7, 2021 Comments Off on Under pressure from restaurants for COVID shutdowns, Calif. waives liquor license fees 1178
California, Education

Skepticism reigns as Calif. lawmakers approve $6.6bil school reopening plan

The state will dangle $2 billion before cash-strapped school boards, offering them a slice only if they offer in-person instruction by the end of the month.

Alex TavlianMarch 4, 2021, 12:44 pmMarch 4, 2021 Comments Off on Skepticism reigns as Calif. lawmakers approve $6.6bil school reopening plan 807
California, Education

Newsom announces $2bil in grants to unlock Calif. school doors

The deal, struck with California legislators, aims to heap added incentive to the state’s school districts to reopen segments of schools by April 1.

Daniel GligichMarch 1, 2021, 5:26 pmMarch 1, 2021 Comments Off on Newsom announces $2bil in grants to unlock Calif. school doors 1696
Business, California, Highlight

Received a PPP loan? Buckle up for surprise Calif. tax bill.

With Tax Day around the corner, California businesses are staring at a tax hit for their coronavirus lifeline last year. One State Senator wants to make PPP loans tax-free.

Alex TavlianMarch 1, 2021, 10:00 amMarch 1, 2021 Comments Off on Received a PPP loan? Buckle up for surprise Calif. tax bill. 5947
California, Politics, View

How recalling Gavin Newsom became my business

“If California small-business owners want to survive, it is imperative that we get involved — specifically, in supporting the recall of Gov. Gavin Newsom.”

Aaron BerghFebruary 25, 2021, 12:15 pmFebruary 25, 2021 Comments Off on How recalling Gavin Newsom became my business 2152

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