Kristin Olsen, ex-Assembly GOP leader, to forego Supervisor re-elect
The Stanislaus County Supervisor and former GOP leader said in a Facebook post it was time to “pass the torch” after 15 years in elected office.
Modesto, Politics
Fresno, Politics
Vice President Pence to stop in Coalinga for fundraising swing
Vice President Mike Pence will make a stop in Coalinga next week for a fundraiser as part of the GOP’s efforts to retain control of the White House.
Fresno, Highlight, Local, Politics
Cox exits from Canadian gold mining firm
Constellation Mines, Ltd. filed paperwork to remove Cox from the company one week after The Sun reported on Cox’s investment solicitations in 2012.
Fresno, Politics
Q&A with Fresno City Council candidate Mike Karbassi
With a special election for the vacant northwest Fresno City Council seat scheduled for Aug. 13, The Sun sits down with candidate Mike Karbassi.
Fresno, Highlight, Politics
Esmeralda Soria’s quiet campaign to oust Costa grows louder
The Fresno City Councilwoman has solicited political consultants, purchased a website, and held meetings in D.C. ahead of challenging Rep. Jim Costa.
Fresno, Politics
Q&A with Fresno City Council candidate Jared Gordon
With a special election for the vacant northwest Fresno City Council seat scheduled for Aug. 13, The Sun sits down with candidate Jared Gordon.
Fresno, Politics
Fresno Chamber backs Karbassi in City Council special election
Fresno Chamber President Nathan Ahle said that as a small business owner, Karbassi understands the challenges facing Fresno’s business community.
Politics, Stockton
Tracy Councilwoman Vargas takes plunge for San Joaquin County Supervisor
Councilwoman Veronica Vargas, an immigrant from Argentina, has resided in Tracy for more than 20 years. She was first elected in 2014.
Politics, Stockton
Villapudua picks up endorsements for Assembly race
Former San Joaquin County Supervisor Carlos Villapudua picked up a handful of endorsements as his campaign for a Stockton-centered seat begins in earnest.
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Costa, Kamala Harris trade endorsements
Harris’ endorsement will send a message to potential contenders looking to challenge Costa, chief among them: Fresno City Councilwoman Esmeralda Soria.