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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
Heated 2024 battles for Fresno Co. Supervisor hone in on money, motivation
Arcane campaign finance rules and personal spats are taking center stage in the 2024 races for Fresno County Supervisor.
February 9, 2023
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 2, 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