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California’s national forests see wildfire closure order lifted two days early

National Forests in California will reopen at midnight on Thursday, two days earlier than originally planned, the U.S. Forest Service announced.

Daniel GligichSeptember 15, 2021, 5:19 pmSeptember 15, 2021 Comments Off 777

California, COVID-19, Travel

SLO County health officer issues new indoor mask mandate

Heading to the coast over Labor Day weekend? Prepare to mask up, one Central Coast county announced Tuesday.

The San Joaquin Valley SunSeptember 1, 2021, 1:15 pmSeptember 1, 2021 Comments Off 1089

COVID-19, Travel

Biden admin. extends airplane mask mandate through Jan. 2022

Planning to hop a flight this year? You’ll still be wearing a mask, the Transportation Security Administration announced Tuesday.

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With Jean Rousseau set for retirement, Fresno Co. picks new CAO

Fresno Co. Supes slam brakes on vaccine bonus for county workers

Fresno developer sues city, lawmaker claiming discrimination, corruption

Report: Feds engaging in multi-faceted corruption probe of Fresno City Hall

Fresno’s Bredefeld, ‘Gang of Four’ launch into furious ethics debate over ex-staffer, bribery complaint

Elder rails at Newsom, rallies hundreds at Clovis gas station stop in final Recall push

State Center colleges OK vaccine mandate for students, staff

State Center Community Colleges set for big debate on vaccine mandates

Larry Elder set to rally supporters in Clovis on Sunday

Mask on or off at school? Here’s where Valley school districts fall on the issue.

Calif. AG backs allies, opens probe into Kern Co.’s COVID contract nixed over ‘Defund Police’ statements

Skidmore tapped to lead Bakersfield Homeless Center, Alliance Against Family Violence

Kern Co. launches suit against Newsom over oil production ban

Union, liberal advocates petition to impose term limits on Kern County Supes

Fresno Catholic Diocese strikes back at ex-priest in letter to Bakersfield parish

Can I visit a relative in the hospital? Here’s how Valley hospitals handle visitors.

Stanislaus Co. Sheriff Dirkse announces reelection bid

DA declining to pursue death penalty against Scott Peterson

Marie Gallo, Modesto philanthropist, passes at 86

Valley gas prices jump to near $4 per gallon as travel picks up

Kings Canyon Nat’l Park shuttered as Sequoia-based fires continue to grow

Visalia OKs sale, paving way for downtown homeless housing project

Long-time Visalia Unified trustee Crabtree to retire

KNP Complex, Windy Fire boom – force closure of Kings Canyon Nat’l Park

KNP Complex swells, expanding evacuation orders into Three Rivers

Kings Supervisors reject China-centric appeal to halt Westlands solar farm

Reporter files complaint against Hanford councilman over inappropriate comments

Perez leaning toward 2022 bid for Kern Co. Assembly seat

Valley colleges to offer students money to get vaccinated against COVID-19

Can I visit a relative in the hospital? Here’s how Valley hospitals handle visitors.

Two weeks later, are kids flooding Valley hospitals with COVID-19?

State Center colleges OK vaccine mandate for students, staff

State Center Community Colleges set for big debate on vaccine mandates

Valley Children’s Hospital warned of Delta doom for kids. What do the numbers say?

Rendon and Arambula pitch $15mil, board shake-up for San Joaquin River parkway

Merced approves pandemic bonus for cops, pay bump for city employees

Merced warms to cannabis dispensaries, expands operating hour and loosens zoning

Despite rapid housing growth, few easy answers available to alleviate Merced’s housing shortage

A different housing crisis: UC Merced seeks Fall start delay over student apartment crunch

Can I visit a relative in the hospital? Here’s how Valley hospitals handle visitors.

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

Can I visit a relative in the hospital? Here’s how Valley hospitals handle visitors.

Stanislaus Co. Sheriff Dirkse announces reelection bid

DA declining to pursue death penalty against Scott Peterson

Marie Gallo, Modesto philanthropist, passes at 86

Valley gas prices jump to near $4 per gallon as travel picks up

Former Stockton Mayor files $3mil suit against school district for defamation

Stockton’s Cambodian gangs give up close, wild look to South Korean vlogger.

Valley lawmakers push for school district, parental control over masks and virus rules

Can I visit a relative in the hospital? Here’s how Valley hospitals handle visitors.

Amazon rolls out 2,000 new north Valley jobs with boosted pay, bonuses

Could Calif. turn out the lights on Public Utilities Commission? Voters could get their chance.

Calif. Democrats reject measures to bolster wildfire prevention, firefighting efforts

As Newsom survives recall, what happened and where Calif. goes from here

McGowan blasts Newsom’s wife bribe attempt to muzzle Weinstein sex assault story, backs Elder

Pass and Fail: Here’s what legislators sent to Newsom’s desk before the recall

Newsom vetoes bill to end secret ballot farmworker union elections

Fresno votes to fight share of Friant-Kern Canal repairs, possibly jeopardize water supply

Worries of farmworker intimidation swell as Calif. lawmakers relax union voting rules

World Ag Expo proves to be economic boon for Tulare County. Need proof? Look to 2020.

Hurtado pulls bill to repair sinking canals after legislators yank funding

From Memorial to Fresno State star, Josh Kelly’s rise comes as “no surprise” to coaches

It took 7 minutes, 27 seconds for Jake Haener to capture glory. His new challenge? Keeping it.

DeBoer focused on quickly turning Bulldogs’ focus to UNLV in short week

Bulldogs’ takedown of UCLA propels them into Top 25 rankings for first time since 2018

Belief propels Bulldogs through chaotic fourth quarter to take down No. 13 UCLA

Long-time Visalia Unified trustee Crabtree to retire

Silicon Valley may propel Calif., but COVID is forcing it to get poor residents broadband

“I’m very lonely”: Prankster calls into Valley school board looking for love

Central Unified ousted Superintendent following domestic violence arrest. Here’s what it cost.

Valley schools ditch “Defund the Police,” embrace officers on campus amid back-to-school

Merced warms to cannabis dispensaries, expands operating hour and loosens zoning

Visalia OKs sale, paving way for downtown homeless housing project

Skidmore tapped to lead Bakersfield Homeless Center, Alliance Against Family Violence

Fresno lawmakers override Dyer’s veto on union labor deal

In wake of recall, Bay Area, LA counties announce vaccine mandate to access indoor establishments