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Nelson Esparza launches campaign for State Senate
Esparza is running in a district that fellow Democrat Anna Caballero won by over 12 points in 2022.
August 7, 2024
Gary Condit – no, not that one – is running for Mayor of Ceres
The grandson of former Congressman, Gary Condit is trying to follow in the footsteps of his family and get elected to a local government.
August 7, 2024
House Speaker Mike Johnson headed back to the Valley to raise money for Duarte
Duarte faces a rematch against former Asm. Adam Gray (D–Merced) in one of the most competitive districts in the nation two years ago.
August 6, 2024
Fundraising points to close Valley legislative battle in November
Three Valley-based Assembly races are attracting all the attention. Only one features a narrow battle over cash advantage.
August 3, 2024
Report: Kern Supervisors eye Scrivner replacement election in November 2024
Scheduling a special election timed with the Nov. 5, 2024 presidential election would limit the amount of time a Gavin Newsom appointee sits on the Kern County Board of Supervisors.
August 2, 2024
Bredefeld, Bonakdar open large cash leads over foes
Campaign finance reports show two candidates for Fresno County Supervisor and Fresno City Council boasting large cash advantages heading into the thick of fall campaigning.
August 1, 2024
Salas silent as ex-staffer, Wasco Mayor faces call to resign after underage sex sting
Embattled Wasco Mayor Alex Garcia has faced growing calls to resign after being caught in a sting operation seeking underage sex. His former boss, Asm. Rudy Salas, is staying silent.
July 31, 2024
NRCC adds Stockton Mayor Kevin Lincoln to Young Guns program
The Stockton Mayor is seen as an up and coming candidate within the Republican party.
July 29, 2024
Hurtado voices support for Prop 47 reform
The Bakersfield Democrat is breaking from her party to push for higher penalties for crime.
July 26, 2024
Valadao, Republicans press Newsom on goal to end oil and gas production
Republican lawmakers fear that Newsom’s goal to move away from fossil fuels will pose a national security threat to the state’s military bases.
July 24, 2024