Actor Amato first Democrat to launch 2022 challenge to McCarthy
A Navy veteran and actor, Amato said he is “taking on Kevin McCarthy to bring better leadership to my community in the Central Valley.”
Bakersfield, Politics
California, Politics
Fact Check: TV ads from House Dems seek to paint Calif. GOPers as QAnon backers
The campaign arm of House Democrats seeks to paint four California Republicans as QAnon supporters. We took a look at the record.
Fresno, Politics
Could the fight for a Fresno City Council seat be over before it begins?
The first fundraising figures are out for two candidates vying to replace termed-out Fresno City Councilwoman Esmeralda Soria in 2022.
California, Highlight, Politics
Seeking ‘California Comeback,’ Faulconer launches bid to knockoff Newsom
Former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer is ready to take on Gov. Gavin Newsom. The only question remaining is when.
Politics
Spare a retweet? Arballo’s reboot ridiculed over desperation fundraising tactics
Fresno Democrat Phil Arballo is once again asking for your retweets and cash.
California, Politics
Calif. Democrats open fire on Newsom amid coronavirus shakeup
A growing chorus of Democrats are joining California Republicans in lambasting Gov. Gavin Newsom. The only difference? Their reasons why.
Clovis, Politics
Grand theft signs: Clovis City Council candidate nabbed for stealing opponents’ signs
The all-too-commonplace act of stealing campaign signs is coming with serious consequences for one Clovis City Council candidate.
Hanford, Politics
Amid exit, former Hanford City Council candidate preps to vie for open seat
A former opponent of now-former Hanford City Councilman Art Brieno has stepped up to run for his open seat in 2022.
Politics
Mathys, former Fresno councilman, files to challenge Valadao in ’22
The former Fresno councilman is the first Republican to challenge Valadao since the Hanford dairyman first one his seat in the House in 2012.
California, Highlight, Politics
Bakersfield’s Grove ousted as Calif. Senate GOP leader
Days after rumblings that an ouster could occur, Sen. Shannon Grove (R–Bakersfield) is out as leader of the California Republican Senate Caucus.