Saturday’s highlights

Senior Jake Hochberg leads an experienced pitching staff at Central Valley. Hochberg has split a pair of decisions in CV’s first four games. SR photo/Jesse Tinsley

It’s Monday and it’s not raining. Everyone cross your fingers that this will last at least a little while. Meanwhile, it’s time to take a look at Saturday’s Valley Voice. Reporter Lisa Leinberger has a profile on Gene Sementi , who is stepping up to become West Valley’s superintendent. He has worked with the district for many years as a teacher, coach, principal and assistant superintendent.

The Spokane Valley City Council discussed how much of the city’s year-end balance to commit to street preservation on Tuesday. It was a split decision, with four of the seven council members favoring taking $2 million. That would leave $26 million, which the council has previously identified as the minimum amount it wants left over.

Correspondent Steve Christilaw spoke to the coach of the Central Valley High School baseball team , who is dealing with a soggy start to his season. The field is soaking wet and pitchers haven’t been able to get much practice time on the mound.