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Pepe kicks off Kings Co. Supervisor bid with pitch for fresh perspective
The Hanford small businessman and father of two is eyeing a seat held by Kings County's most senior County Supervisor.
February 21, 2023
Adam Schiff brings initial Senate campaign blitz to Fresno on Tuesday
The Los Angeles Congressman is one of three current Democrats looking to replace Sen. Dianne Feinstein in the Senate.
February 20, 2023
Internal Poll: Bredefeld holds outsized lead over Brandau in Fresno Co. Supervisor battle
Weeks after kicking off his candidacy against fellow GOPer Supervisor Steve Brandau, Fresno City Councilman Garry Bredefeld is already showing strong signs of support.
February 15, 2023
McCarthy tees off on Fresno newspaper editor over attacks
After issuing a growing number of 'instant outrage' editorials against him, The Fresno Bee took a hefty jab from Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Tuesday.
February 14, 2023
Feinstein declines re-election, will retire from Senate after 31-year run
California’s longtime senior U.S. Senator fired off the official starting gun on one of the hottest Senate races for 2024 and a brewing Democratic civil war.
February 14, 2023
Heated 2024 battles for Fresno Co. Supervisor hone in on money, motivation
Arcane campaign finance rules and personal spats are taking center stage in the 2024 races for Fresno County Supervisor.
February 9, 2023
Luis Chavez launches challenge to mentor Quintero for Fresno Co. Supervisor
The Fresno City Councilman could face a battle with his mentor and former boss, Supervisor Sal Quintero, next year.
February 8, 2023
Calif.’s easy-to-pass local tax measures could get harder to approve. Here’s why.
A measure to raise the threshold to approve local taxes in California is making the 2024 ballot.
February 6, 2023
Referendum on oil drilling buffer zone certified, headed to 2024 ballot
The state's 3,200-foot buffer zone law cannot be resumed until November 2024 at the earliest.
February 6, 2023
Bredefeld’s in, Patterson’s retiring amid fight for Fresno’s best political real estate
A coveted seat representing north Fresno and Clovis on the Fresno County Board of Supervisors was shaken up on Saturday with twin announcements.
February 4, 2023