Merced Mayor Murphy mulls challenging Costa as an independent
Merced Mayor Mike Murphy is mulling a bid to challenge Rep. Jim Costa (D–Fresno) as an independent focused on creating common ground.
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Politics, View
Socialist smears aren’t just a tactic, they’re a sign of what’s to come
The reaction to my ad that aired during the last Democratic Presidential debate is exactly what I warned viewers against: threats of hostility and violence.
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Borgeas attends Trump executive order signing on regulatory transparency
State Sen. Andreas Borgeas (R–Fresno) watched over as President Donald Trump signed a new executive on transparency in Federal regulation on Wednesday.
Politics
Cox peppered on impeachment, taxes, Biden during town hall
Two weeks after launching an impeachment inquiry into President Trump, freshman Rep. TJ Cox took questions on a bevy of issues during a Sanger Town Hall.
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Valley leaders rip “asinine” proposal to strip Highway 99 expansion funds
Transportation Commissioners also grilled Caltrans officials over a proposal to kill Highway 99 expansion projects without definitive plans for the funds.
Hanford
Kings County reports Valley’s second vaping-related death
As Federal health officials identify a growing tie to THC-infused vaping, public health officials caution against using vaping products.
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Newsom, Caltrans look to strip Highway 99 expansion funds
Highway 99 expansion projects in Madera and Tulare counties are set to be dissolved after Gov. Gavin Newsom pushed to divert billions in highway spending.
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Narrow vote blocks Democratic Party from endorsing Costa, Soria
While Rep. Jim Costa maintained a slight edge over Esmeralda Soria among local delegates, Soria claimed stopping his endorsement was a victory.
Clovis
Clovis partners with Flood Control District to help recharge aquifer
The City of Clovis is working with Fresno’s Metropolitan Flood Control District to obtain and execute a federal grant to boost water security for the city.
Education, Fresno, Politics
School bonds are playing prominently on the 2020 ballot. Here’s why.
Regardless of ZIP code, if you’re looking at a 2020 ballot in Fresno County you can expect to see one or more of these up for vote.
