POLICY & POLITICS Central Valley could see more ‘dangerously hot’ days from climate change. Here’s how many Sacramento Bee California’s Central Valley is no stranger to heat, but human-caused climate change could soon see the region hitting boiling temperatures at greater frequency than before. See also: ●      Heat waves likely to become longer, more intense — […]

POLICY & POLITICS North SJ Valley: Asm. Gray: California refuses to enlist clean, cheap hydropower in fight against climate change. It makes no sense CALmatters Is the cleanest, greenest electricity in the world green enough for California? The Ahwahnee is back: Yosemite reclaims historic names in trademark settlement Fresno Bee Yosemite National Park will get […]

POLICY & POLITICS North SJ Valley: Lofty plans for old City Hall Stockton Record The 93-year-old City Hall on El Dorado Street may be about to take a small first step toward a major transformation as the clock ticks toward Stockton’s eventual move into a new city headquarters on the south side of downtown’s waterfront. […]

POLICY & POLITICS North SJ Valley: Mayor says Tracy City Council committed to respect, civility after grand jury report Stockton Record A month after the San Joaquin County civil grand jury released a report that looked into multiple complaints of friction and toxic behavior among Tracy City Council members, officials have reviewed the findings and […]

POLICY & POLITICS Facts about Coccidioidomycosis (Valley Fever) California Department of Public Health Valley fever (also called coccidioidomycosis or “cocci”) is a disease caused by a fungus that grows in the soil and dirt in some areas of California and the southwestern United States. Anyone who lives, works, or visits in areas where Valley fever […]

POLICY & POLITICS North SJ Valley Grand jury says Modesto fixing problems that contributed to $16M in overspending Modesto Bee Modesto has taken big steps in fixing the breakdown in its purchasing practices that resulted in the city spending about $16 million over several years than had been authorized by the City Council or by […]

POLICY & POLITICS North SJ Valley: Olsen won’t seek second term on Stanislaus County board. Councilman to vie for seat. Modesto Bee Stanislaus County Supervisor Kristin Olsen announced Monday that she won’t seek re-election to the county Board of Supervisors. Big Valley pastor announces his run for Modesto mayor Modesto Bee The senior pastor of […]

POLICY & POLITICS North SJ Valley: Merced has to pay the county nearly $10 million, court says. Here’s why Merced Sun-Star The city of Merced lost a legal appeal recently and must now pay out $9.5 million to the Merced County controller, according to Sacramento County Superior Court records. Council members question Modesto’s spending on […]

POLICY & POLITICS North SJ Valley: Rep. Josh Harder discusses federal funding for higher education Modesto Bee Rep. Josh Harder, D-Turlock, listened to local educators, school administrators and economic development experts Tuesday as he prepares to draft legislation that would target federal funding for labor needs in the Central Valley. See Also: ●     Harder to seek […]

POLICY & POLITICS North SJ Valley: Stanislaus County makes leadership change at troubled Consolidated fire district Modesto Bee Stanislaus County leaders have appointed two new members to the Stanislaus Consolidated Fire Protection District board, replacing the former president and a board member whose furniture sales to the district were exposed in 2017. See Also: ●     Why […]