Karbassi cruises to Fresno City Council victory
Small businessman Mike Karbassi commanded an early lead and never let it go as returns from Tuesday’s special election rolled in.
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Elliott Balch ends campaign for Mayor of Fresno
Balch, the COO of the Central Valley Community Foundation and a top lieutenant to former Fresno Mayor Ashley Swearengin, ended his Mayoral bid on Tuesday.
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Fresno Mayor Brand backs Karbassi one day before City Council special election
Fresno’s mayor announced that he is endorsing Mike Karbassi for the District 2 City Council just before voters head to the polls in a special election.
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Trump, RNC, CAGOP sue over Calif. tax return requirement
Trump and California Republicans argue the new law violates both the U.S. and California constitutions and is a “dirty trick” to suppress GOP voters.
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Where do the donors of Fresno’s local candidates live?
We’re taking a look at where candidates for City of Fresno offices are receiving their campaign funds and who some of their top donors are.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.