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The Sun’s home for news on Valley school districts, colleges, and universities.
“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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
State Center Community Colleges set for big debate on vaccine mandates
Competing proposals will determine if students attending the largest community colleges in Fresno and Madera counties will be mandated to vaccinate to gain access to campus.
Bakersfield, Porterville College roll out vaccine mandate and incentives
The Kern Community College District, which includes Bakersfield and Porterville colleges, is stepping firmly into a vaccine mandate for students, faculty, and staff members.
