Fresno Councilman Chavez ends bid for Mayor
The Councilman jumped into the race almost immediately after Fresno Mayor Lee Brand announced in May he would not seek re-election next year.
Fresno, Politics
Highlight, Politics
Nunes sues activists alleging conspiracy in “sham” ballot designation suit
Nunes alleges that the activists who sued to challenge his “Farmer” ballot designation conspired with super PACs, Janz campaign to damage his campaign.
Fresno, Highlight, Politics
Here’s how much money Fresno’s Mayor, Council candidates raised in cash dash
July 31 marked the deadline for local candidates to report fundraising totals for the first half of 2019 – running from Jan. 1 through June 30.
Politics
Valadao revs up fundraising for 2020 with D.C. event
David Valadao’s likely challenge to Rep. TJ Cox (D-Fresno) looks to be even more likely than before.
Fresno, Politics
Janz on City projects: Only union workers need apply
The Fresno prosecutor and Mayoral candidate has indicated support in requiring union project-labor agreements for all city projects that exceed $500,000.
Hanford, Highlight, Politics
Valadao, seriously considering rematch with Cox, files candidacy statement
After filing his statement, Valadao told Bakersfield news outlets he was “looking at” another bid for Congress, but hadn’t made any announcement.
Politics
Money machines: Here’s how much money Valley Congressional candidates have raised
July 15 marked the deadline for Congressional candidates to report fundraising totals for the past quarter – running from April 1 through June 30.
Fresno, Merced, Politics
It’s official: Esmeralda Soria is challenging Costa in 2020
The Fresno City Councilwoman announced her challenge to Costa in a Facebook video, partially recorded on Wednesday at Fresno City College.
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VP Pence during Valley swing: “We’re just getting started.”
Vice President Mike Pence and Second Lady Karen Pence wasted no moments in a jam-packed Wednesday swing through the San Joaquin Valley.
Fresno, Politics
Soria hits Fresno City College to film campaign kickoff video
Fresno City Councilwoman Esmeralda Soria’s shadow challenge to Rep. Jim Costa (D-Fresno) intensified on Wednesday with a video shoot.
