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Taxpayers spent $200k trying to tie up Bredefeld, Chavez campaign war chests, Fresno Co. says.
The two Fresno lawmakers overcame an effort by Fresno County's Supervisors to tie up six-figure campaign war chests ahead of the March Primary.
May 28, 2024
Duarte’s local focus, pragmatism has made his case for a second term
From water issues to delivering resources to the oft-forgotten westside of the San Joaquin Valley, Rep. John Duarte (R–Modesto) has earned his stripes and a second term, writes William Bourdeau.
May 28, 2024
California Republicans push Newsom to suspend gas tax increase
California gas tax is set to rise to nearly 60 cents per gallon this summer.
May 24, 2024
House Republicans target Fresno-Visalia market with major advertising spending
Ad reservations in the Central Valley are some of the largest in the nation for House Republicans.
May 22, 2024
Fong captures McCarthy’s House seat for remainder of 2024
The four-term Assemblyman will fill the shoes of his former boss and long-time mentor, ex-House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R–Bakersfield).
May 21, 2024
Becerra mum on possible governor run in 2026
Xavier Becerra did not take the bait in Fresno on Monday to say whether or not he’ll jump into the gubernatorial race.
May 20, 2024
Lawmakers kill a number of bills from Arambula, Patterson
Joaquin Arambula and Jim Patterson did not receive much support from the Assembly Appropriations Committee.
May 17, 2024
Ex-Rep. TJ Cox finalizing plea deal in sweeping Federal fraud case
The former Congressman is set to change his not guilty plea in federal court.
May 16, 2024
Kounalakis slams Calif. universities over handling of Palestinian protests
California's Lieutenant Governor and gubernatorial candidate did not mince words about the protests on college campuses.
May 15, 2024
Major pro-Israel organization endorses Duarte
The endorsement comes at a time with significant political unrest on college campuses against Israel.
May 15, 2024