Ever since Fred Ruiz left the UC Board of Regents, many in the San Joaquin Valley have hoped someone from the area would succeed him. The wait will continue, at least another year for the region that is home to UC Merced. In a final snub to the Valley, Gov....
Newsom Waffles on Valley Appointments to University Boards
Gov.-elect Gavin Newsom hedged on a campaign promise to appoint Valley members to the University of California and California State University boards. Newsom paid Fresno his first visit since winning election last month. He appeared at three events during the day. Newsom said he couldn’t make a Valley appointment, even...