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Mathis navigates difficult redistricting hand in Assembly re-elect
Despite a tough district, Asm. Devon Mathis (R–Porterville) dominated the June Primary.
October 12, 2022
Perez, Bains buckle down for pricey Dem-on-Dem battle to succeed Salas in Assembly
The race for the 35th Assembly District offers a look at a razor-thin and pricey intra-Democratic contest to replace outgoing Asm. Rudy Salas (D–Bakersfield).
October 12, 2022
Merced Family Murder: Brother of suspect arrested
The Merced County Sheriff’s Office, with the assistance of the California Department of Justice, arrested and booked Alberto Salgado in connection with the murder of a family of four.
October 9, 2022
South Valley becomes Senate battleground between Hurtado, Shepard
Despite the double digit Democratic lead in the area, the 16th Senate District race is not expected to be a cakewalk for first-term Sen. Melissa Hurtado (D–Sanger).
October 12, 2022
Redistricting forces a Valley venture for Anna Caballero’s Senate future
The race for State Senate District 14 pits a longtime pillar of California's Democratic establishment Democrat against a newcomer whose calling to politics comes after serving as a Rabbi.
October 12, 2022
It’s a GOP-heavy Senate district. Voters will choose a Democrat.
California's most surprising race for State Senate centers on a seat that was drawn for Republicans, but will certainly be won by a Democrat.
October 12, 2022
In two day span, pair of Valley school districts haul multi-million-dollar donations
Fresno County’s two largest school districts were surprised with millions of dollars in donations this week to their charitable foundations.
October 6, 2022
Big Fresno Fair roars back with new chief at helm, Dwight Yoakam rockin’
Suffice it to say, this year’s Big Fresno Fair opening ceremonies went a little smoother than last year.
October 5, 2022
Could Lanhee Chen get the GOP into a statewide office in California?
California’s State Controller race is gearing up to be one of the most competitive in the state as Republican Lanhee Chen faces off against Democrat Malia Cohen.
October 12, 2022
Will COVID-era policies shake-up battle for California’s top educator?
While the race for the California Superintendent of Public Instruction is officially nonpartisan, a Democrat and Republican are…
October 12, 2022