Staring down substitute teacher shortage, one Valley school district ups the ante with new bonuses
One bonus is a preemptive strike for missing teachers for Nov. 12, the day after Veteran’s Day.
Education, Fresno
Politics
Lara, young Democrat, drops bid against Valadao
Facing a crowded Democratic field to take on Rep. David Valadao, the former aide to Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D–Calif.) is out.
Cannabis, Madera
Madera OKs change to cannabis rules, opening door for applications
Following a protracted, months-long stalemate over how to handle vertically-integrated licenses, Madera is back on track to take applications for weed shops.
Education, Visalia
Visalia Unified trustees tap Blair to “heal relationship with the community”
The competition for the open seat on the Visalia Unified school board included one of its ousted Superintendents.
Business, Fresno
Seeking stability, ValleyPBS board adds five new members
“One of our goals in this process is to search for people who are involved and connected to their communities,” the local TV affiliate’s board president said.
Agriculture, Business, Visalia
Judge rejects Wonderful-led attempt to halt Assemi pistachio plant expansion
The suit, brought by the Los Angeles farming giant against Tulare County, sought to reverse building permit approvals for a plant owned by its largest, upstart competitor.
Business, Fresno
Costco’s highly-anticipated Fresno move draws little interest from neighbors
Costco’s move to northwest Fresno appears to be moving full steam ahead with little concern from the public.
Fresno, Politics
Fresno Co. Supervisors chart path, seek to finalize new district boundaries
Tuesday, the Fresno County Board of Supervisors considered three maps that were recommended by the Fresno County Advisory Redistricting Commission.
Bakersfield
Bakersfield man who gained prominence in ICE fight wanted for murder in Tulare Co. case
A highly-publicized battle with U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement turned Jose Bello into a brief local celebrity. Now, he’s wanted in connection with a murder.
California Redistricting
New hypothetical Calif. congressional maps point to messy battles for Valley reps
The latest visualizations, hypotheticals to help citizen commissioners draw draft and final maps, put Reps. Devin Nunes, David Valadao, and Kevin McCarthy in unique, if difficult circumstances.
