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Stockton Police arrest suspect in recent serial killings
Stockton Police have arrested a man they believe is responsible for the recent serial killings that claimed the lives of six people and had a city on edge.
October 16, 2022
Valadao’s record-breaking House re-elect finds its closer: Pence.
Rep. David Valadao's (R–Hanford) bid to fend off Asm. Rudy Salas (D–Bakersfield) is bringing in a late-inning closer.
October 16, 2022
Kern Co. voters have big question: to limit Supervisors – or not?
Term limits could come to the Kern County Board of Supervisors if voters approve Measure J in November.
October 13, 2022
Fresno Co.’s roads tax becomes a hotbed. Will voters keep Measure C rolling?
Fresno County’s long-standing transportation tax is on the November ballot for renewal a few years early.
October 13, 2022
A four-year university in Tulare County? It’s on the ballot, sorta.
College of the Sequoias is seeking a bond measure that would improve Tulare County residents’ access to a four-year university.
October 13, 2022
Some Merced Co. voters received incorrect ballots. County officials probing how many.
Voters in three Merced County communities received ballots listing contests they were ineligible to vote for and omitting others.
October 13, 2022
Flores, Smith prepare for showdown for Kern Co. Supervisorial seat
The race to succeed Mike Maggard became an arms race of endorsements by his chief of staff Jeff Flores and former CHP assistant chief Brian Smith.
October 12, 2022
South Valley water wars spill over into Kings Co. Supervisorial battle
The battle for the Kings County District 1 supervisorial seat is the site of a proxy battle for water control in the area.
October 12, 2022
Valero, Harness square off for northern Tulare Co. Supervisorial seat
Eddie Valero came up short of closing out the race in June. Tulare County Republicans are hoping Scott Harness can flip a key seat on the Board of Supervisors.
October 12, 2022
Retirement forces November Supervisorial showdown in Madera Co. foothills
Retiring Madera County Supervisor Tom Wheeler would like to see his chief of staff, Bobby Macaulay, take his place. Businessman Mark Reed has other ideas.
October 12, 2022