Politics

Amid Democratic debate, Elizabeth Heng airs ad torching socialism, AOC

Elizabeth Heng made a splash with a fiery national TV ad during the Houston Democratic Debate on Thursday aimed squarely at Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

Alex TavlianSeptember 12, 2019, 9:43 pmSeptember 12, 2019 Comments Off 1801

Fresno, Highlight, Politics

Judge rules against advocates seeking to overturn Measure P defeat

Superior Court Judge Kimberly Gaab ruled that Measure P, a 30-year parks tax initiative for the City of Fresno, did not reach the necessary vote threshold.

Alex TavlianSeptember 5, 2019, 3:47 pmSeptember 5, 2019 Comments Off 1495

Highlight, Politics

Nunes shifts legal gears, eyes racketeering suit over coordinated attacks

Rep. Devin Nunes is shifting gears as the operative who dug for dirt in his wife’s work emails remained elusive. Now, he’s pursuing a racketeering claim.

Alex TavlianSeptember 4, 2019, 2:41 pmSeptember 16, 2019 Comments Off 2979

Fresno, Highlight, Politics

With no campaign-funded salary, Janz fights County leave policy he wanted in 2018

While his 2018 campaign paid his salary and benefits during his leave, Janz claims a new County leave policy would put his family’s livelihood at risk.

Alex TavlianAugust 29, 2019, 4:05 pmSeptember 4, 2019 Comments Off 3037

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Nunes rallies GOP into battle between Valadao, “total loser” Cox

Rep. Devin Nunes and columnist Victor Davis Hanson laid out the state of play in Washington, Sacramento, and at home during a Fresno County GOP event.

Alex TavlianAugust 29, 2019, 1:11 amAugust 29, 2019 Comments Off 1997

Politics

Devin Nunes spoke at a Fresno GOP event. Two protesters showed up.

Despite hyping the location of Nunes’ speaking engagement in Sunnyside, the House Intel member was greeted by only two protesters and a cow-clad mannequin.

Alex TavlianAugust 28, 2019, 11:36 pmAugust 29, 2019 Comments Off 4570

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Valadao formally launches bid to recapture Congressional seat in 2020

Former Congressman David Valadao (R–Hanford) announced he’s seeking a rematch with his successor, Rep. TJ Cox (D–Fresno), on Wednesday

Alex TavlianAugust 28, 2019, 10:07 amAugust 28, 2019 Comments Off 2058

Politics, Visalia

AOC takes in sights of Kings Canyon National Park

The Green New Deal pitchwoman posted videos from Kings Canyon National Park on her Instagram, highlighting the local gem and its environmental impact.

The San Joaquin Valley SunAugust 22, 2019, 3:15 pmAugust 22, 2019 Comments Off 1903

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Calif. Supreme Court wants answers from state in battle over law requiring Trump’s tax returns

The Court placed the burden on Secretary of State Alex Padilla to explain why it should not nix the new law as violating California’s constitution.

Alex TavlianAugust 21, 2019, 11:12 pmAugust 21, 2019 Comments Off 1344

Modesto, Politics

Cannella drops bid for Stanislaus Co. Supervisor citing conflicts

The abrupt exit of the former State Senator leaves the contest to replace four-term Supervisor Jim DeMartini wide open heading into 2020.

Alex TavlianAugust 21, 2019, 10:22 pmAugust 21, 2019 Comments Off 2202

Is this campaign ad racist? Or just calling a candidate corrupt?

In Fresno school board race, candidate’s tweets beat distance learning as issue of the day

Fresno preps for a sprint to issue marijuana dispensary licenses

Crime wave has returned to Fresno, councilmen say

Fresno State’s Castro named next Calif. State University chancellor

One gym chain is reopening ahead of schedule in Kern Co. Here’s why.

Report: Kern carrot giant Grimmway Farms eyes sale

McCarthy gets early morning wake-up call, courtesy of Bakersfield activists at his front door

Kern Co. DA, defense lawyers trade barbs over judge’s homicide sentencing

In rare move, Newsom taps CSU Bakersfield student for powerful Calif. State University board

Tom Berryhill, Valley legislator, passes at 67

Calif. Supreme Court vacates death penalty for Scott Peterson

Newsom’s strike force tallies up Valley rule-breakers

Mobile data reveals Valley is almost back to moving around like normal

Study: A coronavirus recession exposes Valley economy’s strengths and weaknesses

Campaign vandalism grows fiery as Nunes sign set ablaze

SQF Complex nears 60% containment

2021 World Ag Expo cancelled over coronavirus

Trump admin. greenlights millions for Tulare-based Highway 99 interchange

Tulare Co. rejects Resnick blitz, backs Assemi’s pistachio plant expansion

Newsom’s strike force tallies up Valley rule-breakers

Diane Sharp punches return ticket Hanford City Council – four months early

Kings Co. DA pushes back on Becerra: stillbirth from meth exposure is murder

A look at where PPP money went in the south Valley

Newsom tightens grip, rolls back reopening in Valley counties

Merced City Council nixes proposed Black Lives Matter mural

Newsom’s strike force tallies up Valley rule-breakers

Half-cent tax hike proposal nixed by Merced Co. supervisors

Merced Co. mayors come out swinging against county sales tax hike

Coalinga, Atwater double down on keeping business open over Newsom threats

Yosemite to reopen Thursday with reservations

Mariposa Co. Supervisors bid for pay raise officially halted

Study: A coronavirus recession exposes Valley economy’s strengths and weaknesses

National Parks around the Valley close temporarily

Pay raises for Mariposa Co. Supervisors halted after signature campaign

Tom Berryhill, Valley legislator, passes at 67

Calif. Supreme Court vacates death penalty for Scott Peterson

Newsom’s strike force tallies up Valley rule-breakers

Mobile data reveals Valley is almost back to moving around like normal

Study: A coronavirus recession exposes Valley economy’s strengths and weaknesses

Internal polling puts Miller over Villapudua in Stockton Assembly seat

Internal Poll: Villapudua holds double-digit lead in Stockton-area Assembly race

Catholic Church among Valley’s largest PPP loan recipients

Study: A coronavirus recession exposes Valley economy’s strengths and weaknesses

Villapudua nabs endorsement from Merced’s Gray

Campaign vandalism grows fiery as Nunes sign set ablaze

Is this campaign ad racist? Or just calling a candidate corrupt?

In Fresno school board race, candidate’s tweets beat distance learning as issue of the day

POLL: Valadao posts 11-point lead over Cox in hotly-contested Congressional seat

Abuse and an amputated penis: Questions arise over Cox’s elder care partner

Report: Kern carrot giant Grimmway Farms eyes sale

After delivering on Calif. water, Trump gets no respect from water execs

2021 World Ag Expo cancelled over coronavirus

Court slows Resnick push to halt Assemis’ Tulare Co. pistachio plant

Legislature kills last-ditch bill with funding for Friant-Kern Canal

DeBoer confident heading into a limited fall camp

MW announces the return of football

Costa commemorates Sanger native, Raiders coaching legend Tom Flores

Report: MW eyeing late October return

Bryson DeChambeau, Clovis native, captures U.S. Open by six strokes

Feinstein’s husband inappropriately influenced UC admissions, probe finds

In Fresno school board race, candidate’s tweets beat distance learning as issue of the day

Clovis Unified school board votes to submit waiver to reopen elementary schools

Fresno State’s Castro named next Calif. State University chancellor

Fresno State pulls job offer after professor candidate fakes black, Latino heritage

EPA dings Newsom’s gas-powered car ban: “You can’t even keep the lights on.”

Fresno preps for a sprint to issue marijuana dispensary licenses

Newsom bans sales of new, gas-powered cars by 2035

One gym chain is reopening ahead of schedule in Kern Co. Here’s why.

Calif. nail salons approved to reopen indoors

After delivering on Calif. water, Trump gets no respect from water execs

Newsom’s water plan previews a future Calif. that ignores history – at its peril

Standing up to “schoolyard bully” Newsom is the only way

Facing needless obstruction from Newsom, Trump admin. focused on improving water supply for all Californians

Lee Brand got it right by killing parks tax. Coronavirus proved it.

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