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Vang maintains lead as county cures ballots
The results of the southwest Fresno City Council race will not be finalized until the end of next week.
Shannon Grove is terming out of Calif. Senate. Who’s running to replace her?
The Bakersfield lawmaker will be termed out of the legislature in 2026. Who could take over a district that runs from north Fresno to Bakersfield?
Visalia Unified school trustee hints at 2026 bid against Valadao, campaigning with Bay Area congressman
The Visalia Unified trustee appeared alongside Bay Area Rep. Ro Khanna in Bakersfield during a town hall where he repeatedly attacked Rep. David Valadao.
Report: John Duarte won’t run again in 2026
The former Congressman has pledged his support for another Republican candidate to retake District 13.
Brandon Vang still in position for outright win for Fresno City Council
While Brandon Vang’s lead took a slight hit on Thursday, he still has enough of the vote to avoid a runoff.
Daniel Parra accused of kissing Bay Area councilwoman without consent in Florida
The Fowler City Councilman faces a misdemeanor charge for battery in a Florida court.
Costa pitches bill to protect inheritance by preserving stepped-up basis
The stepped-up basis in the tax code protects people from paying capital gains on inheritance by adjusting inheritance to be valued at the fair market value.
Brandon Vang nears outright win for Fresno City Council seat
The Sanger Unified trustee would be the first Hmong representative on the Fresno City Council in ten years, if elected.
Newsom sends burner phones to CEOs, urges them to call
The governor is looking to make inroads in California's business community by directly connecting with business leaders.
NRCC target Harder, Gray for 2026 flips
Republicans area already going on the offensive in an attempt to unseat two Central Valley Democrats next year.
