School bonds are playing prominently on the 2020 ballot. Here’s why.
Regardless of ZIP code, if you’re looking at a 2020 ballot in Fresno County you can expect to see one or more of these up for vote.
Education, Fresno, Politics
Highlight, Politics
Federal judge blocks Calif. law requiring Trump’s tax returns for 2020 ballot access
A Sacramento-based judge blocked California’s law requiring five years worth of tax returns from Presidential candidates to appear on primary ballots.
Bakersfield, Politics
Kern Co. Supervisor Gleason announces he will not seek re-election
The former China Lake commanding officer announced that his second term as a Kern County Supervisor will be his last.
Fresno, Highlight, Politics
Bernie Sanders cancels Thursday town halls in Fresno, Bakersfield due to health issues
Following hospitalization Tuesday due to a blocked artery, Presidential contender and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders will not be visiting the Valley.
Highlight, Modesto, Politics
Valley Dems back Trump impeachment inquiry, Nunes dismisses as “kabuki theater”
As House Democrats prepare to launch an impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump, all three Valley Democrats voiced their support for the move.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Highlight, Politics
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.
