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.
Fresno, Politics
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.
Hanford, Highlight
“Atmosphere” of harassment by ex-Councilman exposes Hanford to $1.25mil claim
Details behind the abrupt exit of former Hanford City Council member Art Brieno are slowly being revealed.
COVID-19, Fresno
Fresno Co. hospitals starting to see lighter coronavirus load
Local public health officials are pushing to reopen mass coronavirus vaccination sites for residents 65 and older seeking their first dose.
Fresno
Unhappy with Dyer’s pitch, Church threatens suit over alleged interference in Tower Theatre sale
Adventure Church Anthony Flores said he wouldn’t accept Mayor Jerry Dyer’s counteroffer of the Memorial Auditorium, noting an inability to put City Council members “in check.”
Business, Hanford, Highlight
Faraday Future preps to go public, fund Hanford-based car manufacturing
The troubled electric vehicle start-up is set to use proceeds from its offering on Nasdaq to fund manufacturing in Hanford.
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.
Business, Fresno
Fresno greenlights grants for ‘social equity’ cannabis dispensary candidates
The money will only be granted to a select few individuals on a case-by-case basis who are deemed “social equity applicants.”
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.
