August 4, 2021

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POLICY & POLITICS

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North SJ Valley:

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COVID Update:

 ​​ ​​ ​​​​ Stanislaus deaths reach 1,097. Hospital cases rise again Modesto Bee

 ​​ ​​ ​​​​ Coronavirus update, Aug. 4: Stanislaus adds 120 cases. Death toll remains at 1,097 Modesto Bee

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Mask guidance questioned as parents pressure Turlock Unified Board

Turlock Journal

Emotions ran high on Tuesday night as Turlock Unified School District parents filled the seats at the Board of Trustees meeting.

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Merced County schools launching campaign to get kids back to in-person classes

Merced Sun-Star

In an effort to get Merced County K-12 students back into classroom, education officials plan to launch a campaign Monday emphasizing the importance of in-person learning.

See also:

 ​​ ​​ ​​​​ Merced County Office of Education launches Ready to Return campaign abc30

 ​​ ​​ ​​​​ New buildings, fresh paint, better traffic flow. Modesto City Schools shows off upgrades Modesto Bee

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Recall election is Sept 14. Here’s what Merced County voters need to know

Merced Sun-Star

With the Sept. 14 gubernatorial recall election just around the corner, the Merced County Registrar of Voters is providing details to residents about how they can cast their ballots.

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Does a state drought regulation threaten local water rights? MID, TID weigh in

Modesto Bee

The Modesto and Turlock irrigation districts don’t expect an impact this year from an emergency drought regulation that could stop farmers from diverting water from the state’s major rivers.

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 ​​ ​​ ​​​​ How the state’s new drought regulation will impact Stanislaus County waterways Modesto Bee

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Some inmates from Merced County could see reduced sentences under new state program

Merced Sun-Star

Merced is of nine California counties chosen to participate in a pilot program that aims to bring justice to people who may be serving excessive prison sentences by returning them home to their community.

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Planada community kicks off $2.4M in upgrades to Houlihan Park in Merced County

Merced Sun-Star

Residents in Planada came together Monday with members of the Merced County Board of Supervisors to kick off $2.4 million in upgrades to Houlihan Park.

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Can $4 million makeover transform a troubled McHenry Avenue motel? New owner thinks so

Modesto Bee

Chowchilla-based Sky Hotels bought shuttered Budgetel last year and expects to reopen in 60 days.

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First human case of West Nile virus for 2021 reported in Stanislaus. How to be safe

Modesto Bee

Stanislaus County announced its first human case of West Nile virus this year, a woman with a moderate form of the disease.

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Central SJ Valley:

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COVID Update:

 ​​ ​​ ​​​​ Valley Children’s Hospital to make COVID-19 vaccine mandatory for all employees Fresno Bee

 ​​ ​​ ​​​​ County has mixed vaccination, case rates Porterville Recorder

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As concerts loom and COVID cases rise, will Fresno issue a universal mask mandate?

Fresno Bee

As COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations surge in Fresno County and across California, a growing number of counties covering more than half of the state’s population have issued orders requiring universal indoor masking for people in public regardless of vaccination status.

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Parents, health officials weigh in on Clovis Unified's face mask policy

abc30

As school districts get set to welcome back students for in-person learning, the Clovis Unified School Board agreed to give parents a unique option for face coverings.

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Valley Voices: Fresno renters, it is time to organize for a guarantee of a clean, safe, affordable home

Fresno Bee

Earlier this year, Fresnoland revealed the case of Manchester Arms, a Fresno apartment complex where residents were living in horribly unsafe conditions.

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Amid drought, California cuts Fresno and Valley farmers off from main river water sources

Fresno Bee

State regulators cut off Fresno and central San Joaquin Valley farmers from their main irrigation supplies Tuesday, banning them from drawing water from the California’s main rivers and streams as the drought worsens.

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Fresno police chief responds to recent violent crimes in the city

Fresno Bee

Fresno Police Chief Paco Balderrama prioritizes response to recent shootings, homicides and other violent crimes which have increased in recent years.

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This big political shift happens every 10 years. Here’s how you can take part in Fresno

Fresno Bee

There are two meetings on redistricting on Wednesday — one for a statewide commission and one for the Fresno County version — and officials are looking for input from voters and anyone else interested.

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Fresno Unified school board will appoint new trustee over the objections of critics

Fresno Bee

Fresno Unified trustees will appoint someone to fill the seat left open after the passing of longtime Trustee Carol Mills.

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Three cannabis shops are coming to Fresno. Here’s where, and why lawsuits are likely

Fresno Bee

The businesses — Viola Fresno, Fresno Canna Co. Dispensary, and Traditional - Fresno - ME — were selected through the city’s social equity process.

See also:

 ​​ ​​ ​​​​ Fresno Names its First Cannabis Permit Awardees Business Journal

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Inside Gavin Newsom’s push to remake a Valley prison — Will it keep officers safer?

Fresno Bee

Coming soon to the medium-security institution are a barbecue patio for inmate family visits, softer furniture, laptops for all prisoners, expanded education and job training opportunities.

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Derek, Heather Carr Donate $75,000 to Valley Children’s Hospital

Business Journal

Valley Children’s Hospital’s new kids’ playground will have a special Las Vegas Raiders touch to it.

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South SJ Valley:

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COVID Update:

 ​​ ​​ ​​​​ Kern County Public Health reports 145 new COVID-19 cases KGET

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Kern's economy recovers from pandemic better than other large cities, study finds

Bakersfield Californian

A new report says Kern County's economy has pulled through the pandemic better than most other large U.S. cities, even though local small businesses generally took a big hit in terms of closures and revenues.

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Trial opens in Midway-Sunset oil dispute

Bakersfield Californian

Competing accusations of negligence marked Tuesday's opening statements in a long-brewing legal battle over years of lost oil production in the Midway-Sunset Oil Field in southwest Kern County.

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Wasco City Council votes to remove Alex Garcia as mayor

Bakersfield.com

The Wasco City Council voted to remove Mayor Alex Garcia from his position at a meeting Tuesday.

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 ​​ ​​ ​​​​ Updated: Wasco mayor pleads no contest to reckless driving Bakersfield Californian

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KHSD hears presentation on sweeping boundary changes before Sept's final vote

Bakersfield Californian

After holding a series of public forums throughout the summer, the Kern High School District administration presented to the board on Monday night its proposals to transform the district's boundaries.

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State:

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COVID Update:

 ​​ ​​ ​​​​ Tracking Coronavirus in California: Latest Map and Case Count New York Times

 ​​ ​​ ​​​​ Editorial: Californians should mask, vaccinate, stop repeating mistakes

Mercury News

 ​​ ​​ ​​​​ California sees significant rise in vaccinations as employers issue mandates

San Diego Tribune

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California sees significant rise in vaccinations as employers issue mandates

LA Times

California has seen a substantial increase in the number of people getting vaccinated against COVID-19 over the last two weeks.

See also:

·  ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​​​ Why Covid Took Off in California, Again New York Times

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Newsom can’t tie recall to GOP in voter guide, lawsuit says

Fresno Bee

Top supporters of the recall against California Gov. Gavin Newsom want to block him from branding the contest as a Republican effort in the official election guide that will be sent to voters ahead of the Sept. 14 contest.

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 ​​ ​​ ​​​​ Walters: Newsom, facing recall, worries about power blackouts CalMatters

 ​​ ​​ ​​​​ Will Gavin Newsom lose the Latino vote? Fresno Bee

 ​​ ​​ ​​​​ ‘The ideal minimum wage is $0.00.’ Leading candidate to replace Newsom wants no requirement Fresno Bee

 ​​ ​​ ​​​​ A right-wing talk show host is leading the California recall election polls. Who is he? Sacramento Bee

 ​​ ​​ ​​​​ California’s Having A Recall Election. Are You Interested? If Not, What’s On Your Mind? Capital Public Radio

 ​​ ​​ ​​​​ How to watch Wednesday’s recall debate between candidates looking to replace Gavin Newsom Sacramento Bee

 ​​ ​​ ​​​​ Recall leaders sue to stop Newsom from calling them Republicans, Trump supporters Los Angeles Times

 ​​ ​​ ​​​​ Would a Party Endorsement Matter in the Recall? PPIC

 ​​ ​​ ​​​​ Opinion: Republicans in first California recall debate have to do more than bash Newsom San Francisco Chronicle

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Inside Gavin Newsom’s push to remake California prisons — Will a European approach work here?

Sacramento Bee

Coming soon to a medium-security prison are a barbecue patio for inmate family visits, softer furniture and more job training opportunities.

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Opinion: California Will Pay You Handsomely to Stay Off the Grid

Bloomberg

Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency to avert blackouts over the next few months. A confluence of factors has exposed the vulnerabilities of the state’s grid, mostly centered on this summer’s unusually widespread hot and dry conditions.

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Federal:

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COVID Update:

 ​​ ​​ ​​​​ Fauci Says Not Enough Americans Vaccinated To 'Crush The Outbreak’ Capital Public Radio

 ​​ ​​ ​​​​ COVID-19 Integrated County View Map Centers For Disease Control

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Biden chides Republican governors who resist COVID-19 vaccine rules

abc30

President Joe Biden on Tuesday called on resistant Republican governors to "get out of the way" of vaccine rules aimed at containing the more transmissible and dangerous COVID-19 variant.

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Biden administration preparing to offer vaccines to migrants along Mexico border

Washington Post

The Biden administration is preparing to begin offering coronavirus vaccine to migrants in U.S. custody along the Mexico border, where illegal crossings are at their highest levels.

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The Biden Admin Issues A New Eviction Moratorium After A Federal Ban Lapsed

VPR

Days after a national eviction moratorium expired, the Biden administration on Tuesday issued a new, more limited freeze that remains in effect through Oct. 3.

See also:

 ​​ ​​ ​​​​ Biden administration moves to block evictions in most of U.S. following liberal backlash Washington Post

 ​​ ​​ ​​​​ Opinion: The Coming Eviction Crisis Wall Street Journal

 ​​ ​​ ​​​​ Nancy Pelosi’s dubious claim about who can extend the eviction moratorium PolitiFact

 ​​ ​​ ​​​​ Opinion: As the eviction moratorium ends, we need a long-term solution to housing insecurity Brookings

 ​​ ​​ ​​​​ Editorial: The Eviction Ban Has to End Sometime Wall Street Journal

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10 things to know about the infrastructure bill

Roll Call

A key critique of the bill echoed by conservative and liberal groups alike is that it spreads a ton of money over a vast swath of the federal government.

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 ​​ ​​ ​​​​ Bernie Sanders: Why We Need the $3.5 Trillion Reconciliation Package Wall Street Journal

 ​​ ​​ ​​​​ Earmarks in House bills favor Democrats, but GOP not shy either Roll Call

 ​​ ​​ ​​​​ New hurdle slows $1 trillion infrastructure bill The Hill

 ​​ ​​ ​​​​ Active Transportation Advocates See Silver Lining in Infrastructure Bill StreetsBlog LA

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Bipartisan infrastructure bill leaves out key climate and clean energy steps

Los Angeles Times

The bipartisan infrastructure package unveiled by the Senate includes more than $150 billion to boost clean energy and promote “climate resilience” by making schools, ports and other structures better able to withstand extreme weather events such as storms and wildfires.

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The White House’s $65 billion broadband subsidies lack accountability. Here’s how to add it.

AEI

The White House’s bipartisan infrastructure plan allocates $65 billion for broadband without a mechanism for holding subsidy recipients accountable.

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The disappointing GDP report is a wake-up call for Democrats

AEI

The American economy was red-hot in the second quarter of 2021, growing at a 6.5 percent annualized rate, adjusted for inflation, and surpassing its pre-pandemic level.

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Democrats seek repeal of ban on federal funding of abortion

Los Angeles Times

The law that bans federal funding for Medicaid coverage of most abortions is now in the spotlight some 40 years after it was passed by Congress.

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Opinion: Biden’s summer of joy turns into frustration

Roll Call

For a growing number of Americans, it sure doesn’t feel like anything is working in the country. So, the president’s first step ought to be identifying and admitting what’s not working in order for him to adapt and survive politically.

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Trump remains the key to 2022

Roll Call

Most Democrats were thrilled when Twitter banned Donald Trump and Facebook and Instagram suspended the former president’s accounts for lying about the 2020 election.

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Other:

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Facebook Cuts Off Access for NYU Research Into Political-Ad Targeting

Wall Street Journal

Facebook cut off a New York University research project’s accounts and access to the platform, effectively shutting down a study of the social-media giant’s targeting of political ads.

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‘Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union’ explores path, legacy of 44th president

Roll Call

The HBO documentary series “Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union” explores the formative years and presidency of Barack Obama, an era that seems both far away and contemporary, with race relations continuing to define the public sphere.

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MADDY INSTITUTE PUBLIC POLICY PROGRAMMING

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Sunday, August 8, at 10 a.m on ABC30 – Maddy Report: "Fracking: Energy Bridge or a Dead End?"- Guest: Catherine Reheis-Boyd, President - Western States Petroleum Association; John Cox - Bakersfield Californian. Host: Maddy Institute Executive Director, Mark Keppler.

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Sunday, August 8, at 10 a.m. on Newstalk 580AM/105.9FM (KMJ) – Maddy Report - Valley Views Edition: "Fracking in the Valley: Pros and Cons"- Guests: Dr. Liaosha Song, Assistant Professor of Geology - CSU Bakersfield; Dr. Anthony Rathburn, Interim Director - California Energy Research Center. Host: Maddy Institute Executive Director, Mark Keppler.

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AGRICULTURE/FOOD

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Three cannabis shops are coming to Fresno. Here’s where, and why lawsuits are likely

Fresno Bee

Three cannabis retailers were awarded tentative licenses by the city of Fresno on Friday — one in downtown near Chuckchansi Park, one in a strip mall on Shaw Avenue and another just off Highway 99 near Herndon Avenue.

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California's New Animal Welfare Law Could Mean The End Of Bacon

Capital Public Radio

Thanks to a reworked menu and long hours, Jeannie Kim managed to keep her San Francisco restaurant alive during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Starving cows. Fallow farms. The Arizona drought is among the worst in the country

Los Angeles Times

The cotton’s gone. The alfalfa barely exists. “Can you even call this a farm?” asked Nancy Caywood, standing on a rural stretch of land her grandfather settled nearly a century ago, drawn by cheap prices and engineering that brought water to irrigate central Arizona.

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CRIMINAL JUSTICE/FIRE/PUBLIC SAFETY

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Crime:

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Fresno police chief vows to fight massive surge in violent crime. It’s ‘all hands on deck’

Fresno Bee

Fresno Police Chief Paco Balderrama on Tuesday outlined new tactics his department will take to slow bloodshed on city streets in response to a wave of violence in recent months.

See also:

 ​​ ​​ ​​​​ Fresno police chief responds to recent violent crimes in the city Fresno Bee

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Some inmates from Merced County could see reduced sentences under new state program

Merced Sun-Star

Merced is one of nine California counties chosen to participate in a pilot program that aims to bring justice to people who may be serving excessive prison sentences by returning them home to their community.

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COVID Froze Prison Visits, Spotlighting High Cost of Phone Calls

PEW Trusts

It wasn’t until in-person visits were suspended last year that Judi Jennings realized how much it costs for people in jail to talk to those outside: around $5 for a 15-minute call to some local landlines, $9.99 for a 15-minute call to a cellphone.

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Public Safety:

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Wasco businesses hold fundraisers for victims of mass shooting

Bakersfield Californian

More than 50 people contributed to a fundraiser held by Pizza Factory in Wasco in recognition of fallen Deputy Phillip Campas, who was killed during a mass shooting July 25.

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Editorial: Keep bad cops out of town

Los Angeles Times

Very few of the police reforms proposed following the killing of George Floyd are novel approaches to public safety.

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Mexico to sue U.S. gun manufacturers over cross-border flow of weapons, citing lax oversight of sales

Washington Post

The Mexican government plans to file an unusual lawsuit Wednesday in U.S. federal court in Boston, alleging that American gunmakers facilitate the illegal flow of weapons across the border via their lax controls over weapons sales.

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Fire:

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Wildfire updates: ‘Explosive’ growth at Dixie Fire prompts new evacuation orders

Fresno Bee

The massive Dixie Fire roared back to life heading into Tuesday, causing officials to issue new evacuation orders and ending a period of relative calm at the fire. And with hot and dry conditions forecast for Tuesday, officials do not expect the growth to slow just yet.

See also:

 ​​ ​​ ​​​​ Huge California fire grows as heat spikes again across state Bakersfield Californian

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Forest Service promises swifter action on new wildfires, after plea from California

Sacramento Bee

Hit with bipartisan criticism about a “wait and see” approach to fighting wildfires in California, the new chief of the USDA Forest Service is directing his agency to become more aggressive about suppressing new fires.

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PG&E says its power equipment may be linked to another Northern California wildfire

Fresno Bee

PG&E is being investigated for its potential role in another California wildfire. The utility told the Public Utilities Commission that a tree was found lying on PG&E transmission equipment in the vicinity of the Fly Fire, which ignited in rural Plumas County on July 22.

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ECONOMY/JOBS

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Economy:

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Kern's economy recovers from pandemic better than other large cities, study finds

Bakersfield Californian

A new report says Kern County's economy has pulled through the pandemic better than most other large U.S. cities, even though local small businesses generally took a big hit in terms of closures and revenues.

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The disappointing gross domestic product report is a wake-up call for Democrats

AEI

To get the most out of upcoming private-sector innovations, America needs not only an efficient infrastructure system but also a stable macroeconomic environment. Unfortunately, Washington is focusing too much right now on the former rather than the latter.

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Jobs:

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‘The ideal minimum wage is $0.00.’ Leading candidate to replace Newsom wants no requirement

Fresno Bee

California workers currently earn a minimum of $13 or $14 an hour, but Larry Elder says he’d get rid of a legal baseline altogether.

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California Mid-Year Legislative Update: Family Leave, Sick Pay, and Work Quotas

Ogletree Deakins

Two bills, currently pending in the Senate, seek to expand the scope of the California Family Rights Act (CFRA). The second bill also looks to expand sick pay.

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Will California corporate diversity laws last? Lawsuits challenge anti-discrimination mandates

Fresno Bee

Two recent California laws directing public corporations to appoint more diverse leaders to their boards of directors are facing tough legal challenges, raising questions about whether they’ll endure.

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The age of re-retirement: Retirees and the gig economy

AEI

Many retired Americans are opting to extend their careers through gig economy jobs. These decisions are motivated by both financial and nonfinancial realities.

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EDUCATION

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K-12:

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KHSD hears presentation on sweeping boundary changes before September's final vote

Bakersfield Californian

After holding a series of public forums throughout the summer, the Kern High School District administration presented to the board on Monday night its proposals to transform the district's boundaries.

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Mask guidance questioned as parents pressure Turlock Unified Board

Turlock Journal

Emotions ran high on Tuesday night as Turlock Unified School District parents filled the seats at the Board of Trustees meeting.

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Merced County schools launching campaign to get kids back to in-person classes

Merced Sun-Star

In an effort to get Merced County K-12 students back into classroom, education officials plan to launch a campaign Monday emphasizing the importance of in-person learning.

See also:

 ​​ ​​ ​​​​ Merced County Office of Education launches Ready to Return campaign abc30

 ​​ ​​ ​​​​ New buildings, fresh paint, better traffic flow. Modesto City Schools shows off upgrades Modesto Bee

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Parents, health officials weigh in on Clovis Unified's face mask policy

abc30

As school districts get set to welcome back students for in-person learning, the Clovis Unified School Board agreed to give parents a unique option for face coverings.

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Higher Ed:

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UC Davis gets new funding to help rescue dogs and cats scorched in wildfires

Sacramento Bee

UC Davis veterinarians in a typical year can help 1,000 pets and livestock recover from burns in California wildfires. Lately, the state’s wildfires have been hurting more pets than the school’s veterinary teams can rescue.

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Pushback challenges vaccination requirements at US colleges

Fresno Bee

The quickly approaching fall semester has America’s colleges under pressure to decide how far they should go to guard their campuses against COVID-19 while navigating legal and political questions and rising infection rates.

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ENVIRONMENT/ENERGY

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Environment:

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A dozen California condors have died so far this year. ‘It’s a hard pill to swallow’

Fresno Bee

Wildlife biologists are profoundly concerned about the recent shrinking of the California condor population in the central California region.

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Virtual Event: Advancing Ecosystem Restoration with Smarter Permitting

PPIC

Join the PPIC Water Policy Center and state and local experts for a panel discussion about how to accelerate the scale and pace of restoration work through smarter permitting.

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Energy:

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Bipartisan infrastructure bill leaves out key climate and clean energy steps

Los Angeles Times

The bipartisan infrastructure package unveiled by the Senate includes more than $150 billion to boost clean energy and promote “climate resilience” by making schools, ports and other structures better able to withstand extreme weather events such as storms and wildfires.

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Trial opens in Midway-Sunset oil dispute

Bakersfield Californian

Competing accusations of negligence marked Tuesday's opening statements in a long-brewing legal battle over years of lost oil production in the Midway-Sunset Oil Field in southwest Kern County.

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HEALTH/HUMAN SERVICES

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Health:

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First human case of West Nile virus for 2021 reported in Stanislaus. How to be safe

Modesto Bee

Stanislaus County announced its first human case of West Nile virus this year, a woman with a moderate form of the disease.

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Human Services:

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Names of Note: Grants will train Stanislaus-area students in mental health therapy

Modesto Bee

EMC Health Foundation is paying the education costs for five local students studying to be mental health therapists.

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FDA aims to give full approval to Pfizer vaccine by Labor Day

The Hill

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is aiming to give full approval to the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine by Labor Day, multiple people familiar with the discussions told The New York Times.

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IMMIGRATION

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Biden Admin to offer vaccine to migrants in U.S. custody along Mexico border

Washington Post

Under the new plan, the Johnson & Johnson vaccine will be offered to migrants taken into custody by U.S. Customs and Border Protection soon after crossing the border, according to two Homeland Security officials with knowledge of the plan.

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Biden Admin to Keep Using Public Health Rule to Turn Away Migrants

New York Times

With the number of migrants crossing the southern border surging and the pandemic proving to be far from over, the Biden administration has decided to leave in place for now the public health rule that has allowed it to turn away hundreds of thousands of migrants, officials said.

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A federal judge on Tuesday blocked an executive order by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott that banned the transportation of migrants

Wall Street Journal

U.S. District Judge Kathleen Cardone in El Paso granted the Justice Department’s request for a temporary restraining order against the ban.

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LAND USE/HOUSING

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Land Use:

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Planada community kicks off $2.4M in upgrades to Houlihan Park in Merced County

Merced Sun-Star

Residents in Planada came together Monday with members of the Merced County Board of Supervisors to kick off $2.4 million in upgrades to Houlihan Park.

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Housing:

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Valley Voices: Fresno renters, it is time to organize for a guarantee of a clean, safe, affordable home

Fresno Bee

Earlier this year, Fresnoland revealed the case of Manchester Arms, a Fresno apartment complex where residents were living in horribly unsafe conditions.

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As the eviction moratorium ends, we need a long-term solution to housing insecurity

Brookings

The COVID-19 pandemic’s health and economic impacts hit Black communities hard because of several systemic risk factors, including higher rates of intergenerational housing.

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AEI housing market indicators, August 2021

AEI

The American Enterprise Institute’s Housing Center released its monthly update to the AEI Housing Market Indicators on August 02, 2021.

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CDC issues new eviction ban for most of the United States through Oct. 3

abc30

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday issued a new moratorium on evictions that would last until October 3, ending some of the political pressure being placed on President Joe Biden.

See also:

 ​​ ​​ ​​​​ Eviction moratoriums are ending in U.S. — but not yet in California Los Angeles Times

 ​​ ​​ ​​​​ Biden administration announces a new temporary eviction moratorium Los Angeles Times

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PUBLIC FINANCES

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Having problems with your federal child tax credit? Here’s how to get help with the IRS

Fresno Bee

As new federal child tax credits go out to parents in monthly payments — with another round due out next week — some recipients are reporting delays, incorrect amounts, wrong addresses and money that just isn’t wanted.

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Hundreds of new Calif retirees aren’t getting their pension checks from UC system

Fresno Bee

In a record year for retirement, the University of California is lagging in paying pensions for its new retirees, hundreds of whom won’t be paid on time — and don’t know when they will be paid.

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TRANSPORTATION

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Construction on high-speed rail overcrossing to affect traffic in Madera County

California High-Speed Rail Authority

Starting this week if traveling along avenue 15-and-a-half between road 28-and-a-half and 29-and- a-half.

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California expects to compete for billions in high-speed rail funding

Reuters

California plans to compete for billions in funding for rail projects in a new $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill that was introduced in the U.S. Senate.

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Spirit Airlines, American Airlines cancel more than 800 flights

abc30

Thousands of Spirit Airlines and American Airlines passengers faced cancellations and delays on Monday in the latest summer travel snag. The airlines canceled more than 800 flights combined on Monday, and delayed more than 1,000.

See also:

 ​​ ​​ ​​​​ 'It looked like a hurricane shelter': Spirit Airlines flight cancellations vex travelers Visalia Times Delta

 ​​ ​​ ​​​​ Spirit, American cancel hundreds of flights for a second day Los Angeles Times

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WATER

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California Water Board to vote on emergency curtailment order Tuesday

abc30

The California Water Board will vote Tuesday on an order which would cut thousands of Central Valley farmers from using the river and stream water to irrigate their crops.

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Does a state drought regulation threaten local water rights? MID, TID weigh in

Modesto Bee

The Modesto and Turlock irrigation districts don’t expect an impact this year from an emergency drought regulation that could stop farmers from diverting water from the state’s major rivers.

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“Xtra”

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Fresno Fair has a concert lineup for 2021. It includes one of the Big Four thrash metal bands

Fresno Bee

The Big Fresno Fair is moving forward as an in-person event for 2021 and already booked several acts for its annual concert series.

See also:

 ​​ ​​ ​​​​ Nelly, Young the Giant, Midland coming to Big Fresno Fair this year abc30

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