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Bonta announces he will not jump into governor’s race
The California Attorney General is fending off calls to run for governor and instead announced plans to run for reelection.
January 12, 2026
Trump Media strikes deal to merge with fusion company TAE Technologies
Former Rep. Devin Nunes (R–Tulare) will lead the combined company alongside TAE’s current CEO.
December 18, 2025
Trump, Tangipa v. Newsom: Inside Prop. 50’s first day in court
Republicans zoomed in on the new 13th District in the Central Valley, arguing that it was drawn to overrepresent Latino voters.
December 15, 2025
Judge sentences TJ Cox to one year in prison
The former Democrat Congressman will spend time behind bars after all, even though he pushed the court to sentence him to home confinement.
December 15, 2025
Candidates line up to vie for Pacheco’s Fresno Co. Supervisor seat
With Brian Pacheco launching a campaign for the Assembly, three candidates have already announced their plans to succeed him.
December 10, 2025
Feds push for 41 month sentence for ex-Congressman Cox in fraud case
While Cox is pushing to stay out of prison, federal prosecutors want to see him locked up for over three years.
December 9, 2025
Fresno Supervisor Brian Pacheco launches bid for Valley Assembly seat
With Madera County Supervisor Leticia Gonzalez dropping out of the race, Pacheco is entering the race with the endorsements of Esmeralda Soria and Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas.
December 9, 2025
Madera Supervisor Gonzalez drops out of contested Assembly race
Her exit from the race opens the door for Fresno County Supervisor Brian Pacheco to launch his own campaign for the position.
December 8, 2025
Valadao, Costa push bill combat threats similar to secret Reedley biolab
The federal government would have more oversight of biolabs under their proposal.
December 4, 2025
Mason Magsig launches campaign for Clovis City Council
The son of Fresno County Supervisor Nathan Magsig is following in his father's footsteps, eyeing his young entrance into politics next year for a Clovis City Council seat.
December 3, 2025