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Breaking down Merced Co.’s city council races
A look at the City Council battles across Merced County.
Breaking down Stanislaus Co.’s city council races
A look at the City Council battles across Stanislaus County.
Campaigning for Valadao, Pence argues Hanford rep “never flinched” for Valley
Republicans and Democrats have poured $16 million into Rep. David Valadao's district. He got a boost Monday from former Vice President Mike Pence.
Madera Co. considers early renewal of roads tax
Madera County voters will consider extending Measure T, which has generated more than $10 million annually for local transportation projects, and the county has utilized it to bring in over $226 million in state and federal matching funds.
Atwater voters left with tough choice: raise sales tax or watch public safety funding drop
A renewal of Atwater's 10-year public safety tax isn't as simple as extending the timeline. Voters have to choose between raising taxes beyond 2013 levels or losing key public safety funding.
Modesto voters weigh changes to government, public safety tax
Modesto voters have a pair of ballot measures to weigh this November.
Valadao’s record-breaking House re-elect finds its closer: Pence.
Rep. David Valadao's (R–Hanford) bid to fend off Asm. Rudy Salas (D–Bakersfield) is bringing in a late-inning closer.
Kern Co. voters have big question: to limit Supervisors – or not?
Term limits could come to the Kern County Board of Supervisors if voters approve Measure J in November.
Fresno Co.’s roads tax becomes a hotbed. Will voters keep Measure C rolling?
Fresno County’s long-standing transportation tax is on the November ballot for renewal a few years early.
A four-year university in Tulare County? It’s on the ballot, sorta.
College of the Sequoias is seeking a bond measure that would improve Tulare County residents’ access to a four-year university.
