Borgeas rules out challenging Grove for leadership of GOP caucus
The prospect of an intra-Valley melee over control of the leadership of the California Senate Republican Caucus is officially over.
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With Lemoore as final official visit, Pence highlights foreign policy wins
In their final official visit before President-Elect Joe Biden takes over, the Second Family spent Saturday addressing service members in Lemoore.
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Wrapping up term, Pence to visit NAS Lemoore on Saturday
Vice President Mike Pence and Second Lady Karen Pence are set to visit Naval Air Station Lemoore on Saturday, just before leaving office on Jan. 20.
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“I have to go with my gut.” How Valley reps voted on Trump’s Capitol siege impeachment
Here’s how Valley Congressmen voted on the unprecedented second impeachment vote of President Donald Trump.
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Fresno Co.’s top elections officer to retire, launching search for replacement
While Fresno County Supervisors will appoint a replacement to complete her term, names have emerged to run for Brandi Orth’s full term in 2022.
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As worry over Newsom recall grows, Calif. Dems attempt to brand legal process a “coup”
In an oddly-arranged press conference, California Democrats rushed to defend Gov. Gavin Newsom after his recall effort cracked 1 million signatures.
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Union, gig workers sue to invalidate recently-approved Prop. 22
SEIU and a smattering of workers argue Prop. 22, which classifies California gig workers as independent contractors, violates the state constitution.
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Amid Appleton heat, Cumulus cracks down on 2020 election content on airwaves
The parent company of KMJ-AM issued a memo barring talent at any of its stations from spreading conspiracy theories about the 2020 presidential election.
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Ex-Kern Democratic legislative candidate arrested for breaking into McCarthy office
Julie Solis, who challenged Asm. Vince Fong (R-Bakersfield) in 2020, was let into House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy’s closed office by a delivery courier.
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With jailed felons, Calif.’s top elections official seeks to undercut Valley’s political influence
As California begins redrawing its lines, the push to count felons could shift the balance of which region will lose a seat in Congress.