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Luis Chavez launches challenge to mentor Quintero for Fresno Co. Supervisor
The Fresno City Councilman could face a battle with his mentor and former boss, Supervisor Sal Quintero, next year.
February 8, 2023
Calif.’s easy-to-pass local tax measures could get harder to approve. Here’s why.
A measure to raise the threshold to approve local taxes in California is making the 2024 ballot.
February 6, 2023
Referendum on oil drilling buffer zone certified, headed to 2024 ballot
The state's 3,200-foot buffer zone law cannot be resumed until November 2024 at the earliest.
February 6, 2023
Bredefeld’s in, Patterson’s retiring amid fight for Fresno’s best political real estate
A coveted seat representing north Fresno and Clovis on the Fresno County Board of Supervisors was shaken up on Saturday with twin announcements.
February 4, 2023
Pelosi backs Schiff – if Feinstein decides against 2024 re-elect
Facing a crowded field for California's could-be open Senate seat, the former House Intel Committee chairman is trying to separate from the pack of wannabes.
February 4, 2023
Burrows, Fresno legislative aide, launches longshot bid to oust McCarthy
Kevin McCarthy is the new Devin Nunes, target of local Democrats hoping to undertake lucrative longshot campaigns against a national figure.
February 1, 2023
Valadao adds major Capitol Hill committee assignment
The Hanford Republican will have a greater say in how the nation's tax dollars are spent.
January 31, 2023
McDaniel defeats Calif.’s Dhillon in RNC chair election
Harmeet Dhillon, one of California's two representatives on the Republican National Committee, fell short of ousting Chair Ronna McDaniel.
January 27, 2023
After losing twice, Arballo finds new moneymaking venture against Valley House GOPers
Perennial candidate Phil Arballo is involving himself in a race where the GOP holds one of the largest leads in the nation. For him, it's a big pay day.
January 26, 2023
Adam Schiff launches bid for Feinstein’s Senate seat
Schiff’s announcement continues an eventful week for the SoCal Congressman, who was blocked from serving on the Intelligence Committee.
January 26, 2023