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Renteria Wants to Go from Valley to Governor’s Mansion

Amanda Renteria knew that entering the race to be California’s next governor would be challenging, but that’s never stopped her before. Renteria grew up in Woodlake (Tulare County) and still takes pride in being the first female and Hispanic from her school to attend Stanford University. A career in public service...

Homeschool Lessons in Civics: How To Kill a Bill

The second of two California bills addressing homeschool regulation failed at an Assembly committee hearing Wednesday (April 25). AB 2756, authored by Assemblyman Jose Medina (D-Riverside) would have categorized the type of school on a form filed by private educators. One of the categories was homeschools. The state considers homeschools...

Letter to the Editor: Reporter ‘Irresponsible’ on RV Park Story

I write as co-Director of the Central Valley Chapter of the National Lawyers Guild, and as an affordable housing advocate who works closely with low-income, at-risk communities.  This is a response to the article posted on April 24, 2018, regarding residents of a mobile home park on the outskirts of...

No Discipline For Fresno State Prof After Bush Bashing Twitter Storm

Controversial Fresno State creative writing professor Randa Jarrar won't be disciplined for tweets made following the death of first lady Barbara Bush, university President Joe Castro announced in a letter posted on social media Tuesday. "Professor Jarrar’s conduct was insensitive, inappropriate and an embarrassment to the university. I know her...

California’s Rich Will Feel New $12 Billion Tax Bite: Walters

Dan Walters of CALmatters points out in his April 23 column that wealthy Californians can expect to pay $12 billion in additional federal taxes annually as a result of the tax-reform package passed by Congress and signed by President Trump this year. Like many, Walters wonders what impact the added...

Is Temperance Flat Dam Proposal Down to Its Last Strike?

A proposed dam at Temperance Flat on the San Joaquin River above Friant is eligible for $171.3 million in funding, California officials announced today. But while that's a lot of money, it's well short of what's needed — along with federal and local financing — to make the $2.6 billion,...

Don’t Harm Students Because of Jarrar’s Tweets: Fresno State President

Editor's Note: Tweets from author and Fresno State professor Randa Jarrar are triggering national outrage. Some people are saying they will no longer support the university. Here is Fresno State President Joseph I. Castro's response: I know that many of our friends are upset, and I'm upset, too. I'm upset...

She Changes Lives. Here and Around the World.

One of Fresno's most remarkable people is fearless, compassionate and always ready to take on new challenges. She has been to war-torn Afghanistan nine times and can't wait to touch down there again. She's a registered nurse, a respiratory therapist, an accountant, a fundraiser and a nonprofit executive. She has...

The Next Speaker of the House: McCarthy or Pelosi?

Now that House Speaker Paul Ryan has announced his retirement from Congress at the end of this term, Dan Walters of CALmatters asks a logical question in his April 16th column: Will the second time be the charm for Bakersfield Congressman Kevin McCarthy? In 2015, Walters notes, "McCarthy’s bid to become speaker...

Can You Reduce the Risk of a Mass School Shooting in Fresno?

The Parkland, Florida, mass school shooting that claimed 17 lives in February ignited student-led protests — including one at Fresno High School — as well as debate and concern nationwide. According to the latest Public Policy Institute of California poll, 73 percent of adults and 82 percent of public school...

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