Love and legislating: Valley lawmaker seeking date, fuzzy on age
Even in the Democrat-dominated California Legislature, getting someone to swipe right may require a bit of fuzzy math.
In battle against Valadao, Chris Mathys gets a big lift – from Nancy Pelosi
The Super PAC aligned with Nancy Pelosi is spreading cash across the south Valley, including helping a longshot Republican against Rep. David Valadao (R–Hanford).
Bredefeld fires back at Ezparsa suit, takes extortion claims to FBI, DA
Fresno City Councilman Garry Bredefeld is pushing back on a lawsuit waged by Fresno City Council President Nelson Esparza. Here's a look at the claims.
Dems reject effort to force vote to suspend Calif. gas tax
Two Valley lawmakers vying for a seat in Congress are taking decidedly different approaches to the priciest issue on voters' minds.
Soria, Pazin lead cash haul in hotly-contested north Valley Assembly race
The camp for Fresno City Councilwoman Esmeralda Soria isn't shying away from comparing her fundraising figures to her colleague from northwest Fresno.
Lightbulb Moment? Newsom considers saving Diablo Canyon nuclear plant from 2026 closure
Facing the likelihood of rolling blackouts without it, Gov. Gavin Newsom might save California's lone remaining nuclear power plant from closure in 2026.
McCarthy-backed Super PAC lays down TV barrage to back Valadao, Duarte
McCarthy and his allies have plenty of cash rolling in to assist hotbed Central Valley Congressional seats.
Not High Enough: Newsom blames legislature over likely 2022 gas tax hike
It appears that California's highest-in-the-nation average gas price of $5.684 today isn't enough motivation to convince Golden State lawmakers to halt the state's inflation-tied gas tax.
Fresno, Bakersfield mayors press Newsom, legislature to extend homeless program
At the top of mind? A program that sent millions to the California's cities to provide roughly 25,000 shelter beds.
Fresno Co. strikes back at Calif. Attorney General for meddling in industrial plan
Was Attorney General Rob Bonta's interest in an obscure planning document was intended to "place undue political pressure" on Fresno County?
