Fresno Highlight Politics Here’s how much money Fresno’s Mayor, Council candidates raised in cash dash July 31 marked the deadline for local candidates to report fundraising totals for the first half of 2019 – running from Jan. 1 through June 30. byThe San Joaquin Valley Sun
Fresno Highlight Dolores Huerta removed from protest at Fresno County Supervisors meeting Huerta blocked the entrance to the Fresno County Board of Supervisors meeting during a planned protest over contract negotiations for caregivers. byThe San Joaquin Valley Sun
Fresno Highlight Andy Hall takes over as Fresno Police Chief, Dyer takes leave Fresno Mayor Lee Brand and City Manager Wilma Quan are expected to announce the successor to long-time Police Chief Jerry Dyer on Friday. byThe San Joaquin Valley Sun
Agriculture Bakersfield Highlight Politics Delivering on promises, Trump resets California’s water landscape Trump capped a decade-long movement to halt water diversions to the Pacific Ocean and send more of the precious resource to Valley communities and farms. byAlex Tavlian