POLICY & POLITICS North SJ Valley: Fact check : Did California sanctuary law protect alleged cop killer? Sacramento Bee California’s “sanctuary state” law does not appear to have helped the immigrant accused of killing a San Joaquin Valley police officer last week, despite a sheriff’s claim that immigrant-friendly policies protected the suspected shooter. Central SJ […]

North SJ Valley: In California’s red counties, sheriffs decry sanctuary laws after crime spree, cop killing Los Angeles Times Standing before a battery of reporters and television cameras, Stanislaus County Sheriff Adam Christianson declared: “Unlike Ron, who immigrated to this country lawfully and legally to pursue his lifelong career of public safety, public service and […]

POLICY & POLITICS North SJ Valley: New Merced City Council members look at ahead at swearing-in ceremony Merced Sun-Star Two new Merced city council members took their seats Monday after their predecessors were honored for their service during tough times after the recession. Central SJ Valley: Costa Says Dem Takeover of Congress Good for High-Speed […]

POLICY & POLITICS North SJ Valley: He lost his reelection bid in California. Now, Jeff Denham could be joining the Trump administration Los Angeles Times California Rep. Jeff Denham, a Republican who lost his bid for reelection, has spoken with White House officials about being nominated as Interior secretary, he confirmed Thursday. Merced Irrigation District […]

POLICY & POLITICS Caltrans report looks at how climate change may impact highways in the SJV Bakersfield Californian In some places, climate change may seem like a taboo topic to be avoided. But Caltrans is facing it head-on. The California Department of Transportation has released two new reports on the impacts of climate change on […]