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Long-time Visalia Unified trustee Crabtree to retire
The second-longest serving member of Visalia Unified School District's board of trustees confirmed his plan to retire from the body in the near future.
September 19, 2021
Silicon Valley may propel Calif., but COVID is forcing it to get poor residents broadband
"Unbelievably, more Californians are disconnected than any other state in the country," writes Asm. Devon Mathis (R–Visalia), arguing that broadband access is only increasing educational achievement gaps.
September 8, 2021
“I’m very lonely”: Prankster calls into Valley school board looking for love
Donning a peculiar British accent, a man took Fresno's Central Unified School Board on a brief journey in search of love.
September 1, 2021
Central Unified ousted Superintendent following domestic violence arrest. Here’s what it cost.
The full cost to show former Central Unified Superintendent Andrew Alvarado the door is now in the spotlight.
August 31, 2021
Valley schools ditch “Defund the Police,” embrace officers on campus amid back-to-school
In a stunning reversal from 2020, one Valley school district isn't just extending its contract for cops on campus, it faced a strong push for more officers from teachers.
August 30, 2021
Former Stockton Mayor files $3mil suit against school district for defamation
The district's board of trustees has been rife with dissension to the point that San Joaquin County's grand jury issued a scathing report on its overall behavior.
August 25, 2021
Central Unified superintendent Alvarado resigns following arrest, probe
The Superintendent of Fresno County’s third-largest school district resigned following a domestic violence arrest that resulted in no criminal charges.
August 24, 2021
State Center colleges OK vaccine mandate for students, staff
Students and staff at the Fresno and Madera County-based junior college campuses will be required to show proof of vaccination beginning Oct. 15 to continue enrollment and access to campuses.
August 23, 2021
Trio of Valley natives score seats on Calif.’s college boards
The San Joaquin Valley is not only slated to have a seat at the table for one of California's college boards, but all three.
August 23, 2021
Visalia Police: shooting threat against El Diamante High school “not credible”
A two-day investigation into threats of shooting one of Visalia's three high schools sent parents and officials into a weekend panic.
August 23, 2021