Shepard, Porterville farmer, jumps into south Valley Senate tussle
A south Valley State Senate seat that appeared to shape-up to be a Democrat-dominated affair is no-more.
Ex-Rep. Radanovich gets back into politics, announces bid for Calif. Senate
It's been 12 years since former Rep. George Radanovich (R–Mariposa) held public office. Tuesday, he announced a return.
Actor Amato drops challenge to McCarthy
Despite raising close to a half-million dollars, redistricting left Amato's target – House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy – in an even stronger position for 2022 and beyond.
Caballero strikes first in Valley Senate showdown vs. Hurtado
The San Joaquin Valley's Democratic activists voiced their view on who should have the backing of the party in 2022.
Kern Co. to L.A. Sheriff’s deputies after vax mandate vote: Come north.
A move by L.A. County Supervisors to strictly enforce vaccine mandates in Sheriff's deputies might be a loss for Los Angeles but a gain for the San Joaquin Valley in a hyper-competitive recruiting market.
Lawmakers, CSU board eye probes into Castro’s handling of harassment complaints
California lawmakers called for a probe into Castro's handling of sex harassment complaints. One top lawmaker wanted to go further and probe his management of Fresno State.
Single-payer plan comes up short on votes as political liabilities stack up for Calif. Dems
The move to pull the bill in the face of a do-or-die Monday deadline was aimed at "providing cover" for California Democratic lawmakers facing tough prospects in 2022, California's nurses union said.
Salas dodges on $1.75tril Build Back Better, voting rights bills. Radio host fumes.
A radio appearance by Asm. Rudy Salas (D–Bakersfield) on his candidacy for Congress captured attention more for what wasn't said than what was.
McKay, former Ceres councilman, kicks into high gear to capture open Senate seat
Former Ceres City Councilman Jeff McKay (R–Del Rio) is wasting little time trying to capture a north Valley State Senate Seat.
Fresno city manager Esqueda resigns amid shake-up of Dyer administration
The resignation comes amid reports of outbursts in closed door meetings, strained relations with Council members, and ethics complaints against the Dyer administration.
