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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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California, Highlight, Politics

Faulconer begins testing the waters for 2022 challenge to Newsom

Recently-departed San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer has joined fellow Republicans in backing the latest effort to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Alex TavlianJanuary 4, 2021, 11:19 amJanuary 4, 2021 Comments Off on Faulconer begins testing the waters for 2022 challenge to Newsom 2319
California, Politics

Shoe-string effort to recall Newsom gets $500k injection from Orange Co. company

Two six-figure contributions highlight the growing peril facing California’s governor amid the coronavirus pandemic.

The San Joaquin Valley SunDecember 29, 2020, 1:22 pmDecember 29, 2020 Comments Off on Shoe-string effort to recall Newsom gets $500k injection from Orange Co. company 1472
California, Politics

Newsom selects Alex Padilla to replace Harris in U.S. Senate

Padilla, a son of Mexican immigrants, will be the first Latino senator for California, where Latinos represent nearly 40 percent of the state’s population.

The San Joaquin Valley SunDecember 22, 2020, 11:50 amDecember 22, 2020 Comments Off on Newsom selects Alex Padilla to replace Harris in U.S. Senate 1282
California, COVID-19

COVID-positive staffer forces Newsom into quarantine again

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is once again in quarantine after being exposed to COVID-19.  Newsom’s office said Sunday that the …

Daniel GligichDecember 21, 2020, 12:28 pmDecember 21, 2020 Comments Off on COVID-positive staffer forces Newsom into quarantine again 1151
California

Fong proposes bill to curb Newsom’s emergency powers

Bakersfield Asm. Vince Fong is seeking to curb California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s power.

Daniel GligichDecember 17, 2020, 10:45 amDecember 17, 2020 Comments Off on Fong proposes bill to curb Newsom’s emergency powers 1482
Business, California

Calif. legislators push Newsom to reclassify restaurants as “essential,” allow them to reopen

As the current state-mandated stay-at-home order continues, more and more restaurants, regions, and entire city governments are pushing back against the ban …

Alex TavlianDecember 15, 2020, 8:54 amDecember 15, 2020 Comments Off on Calif. legislators push Newsom to reclassify restaurants as “essential,” allow them to reopen 1306
Business, California, COVID-19

Calif. health officials admit restaurant closures not driven by data

With restaurants quickly becoming a casualty in California’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, State Sen. Andreas Borgeas (R–Fresno) demanded the …

Daniel GligichDecember 10, 2020, 12:48 pmDecember 10, 2020 Comments Off on Calif. health officials admit restaurant closures not driven by data 1939
California, COVID-19

Medical misinformation? YouTube pulls Sun video of House speech mocking Newsom’s Napa dinner

The video of Rep. Tom McClintock mocking Newsom’s violation of his own COVID-19 rules was deemed “medical misinformation” by YouTube.

Alex TavlianDecember 9, 2020, 11:02 amDecember 9, 2020 Comments Off on Medical misinformation? YouTube pulls Sun video of House speech mocking Newsom’s Napa dinner 1015
Business, California

Judge: LA County “acted arbitrarily” shutting down restaurant dining

A Los Angeles County Judge ruled health officials failed to perform the required risk-benefit analysis” when banning outdoor dining.

The San Joaquin Valley SunDecember 8, 2020, 1:28 pmDecember 8, 2020 Comments Off on Judge: LA County “acted arbitrarily” shutting down restaurant dining 1061
California

Newsom gets unprecedented chance to shape Calif. government with three picks

No Golden State governor has had the opportunity to handpick a U.S. Senator, Attorney General and Secretary of State in one shot.

The San Joaquin Valley SunDecember 7, 2020, 5:35 pmDecember 7, 2020 Comments Off on Newsom gets unprecedented chance to shape Calif. government with three picks 845

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