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Bredefeld, Chavez denounce Fresno Co. “witch hunt” over campaign funds
The two Fresno City Councilmen have assailed Fresno County Supervisors for filing a lawsuit to block their use of hundreds of thousands of campaign dollars in 2024.
March 2, 2023
Controversy reigns as Kern Co. extends contract with Dominion Voting Systems
The decision brings to a close months of controversy surrounding Dominion, which has been under fire regarding election fraud speculation.
March 1, 2023
Fresno Co. Supervisors to sue Bredefeld, Chavez over transferring campaign war chests
The county initiated a lawsuit against the pair of Fresno City Council members to limit their ability to transfer campaign funds.
March 1, 2023
Fresno Co. Supervisor battle touches off with scrape over river-based mine
Fresno City Councilman Garry Bredefeld isn't shying away from tying a hot-button land use battle to his new opponent, Supervisor Steve Brandau.
February 27, 2023
Suit challenges Calif. law barring businesses from weighing-in on local elections
The law, which bars businesses but not labor unions from making contributions to favored local candidates, sent local elected officials scrambling at the end of 2022.
February 23, 2023
Pepe kicks off Kings Co. Supervisor bid with pitch for fresh perspective
The Hanford small businessman and father of two is eyeing a seat held by Kings County's most senior County Supervisor.
February 21, 2023
Adam Schiff brings initial Senate campaign blitz to Fresno on Tuesday
The Los Angeles Congressman is one of three current Democrats looking to replace Sen. Dianne Feinstein in the Senate.
February 20, 2023
Internal Poll: Bredefeld holds outsized lead over Brandau in Fresno Co. Supervisor battle
Weeks after kicking off his candidacy against fellow GOPer Supervisor Steve Brandau, Fresno City Councilman Garry Bredefeld is already showing strong signs of support.
February 15, 2023
McCarthy tees off on Fresno newspaper editor over attacks
After issuing a growing number of 'instant outrage' editorials against him, The Fresno Bee took a hefty jab from Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Tuesday.
February 14, 2023
Feinstein declines re-election, will retire from Senate after 31-year run
California’s longtime senior U.S. Senator fired off the official starting gun on one of the hottest Senate races for 2024 and a brewing Democratic civil war.
February 14, 2023