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McCarthy-backed Super PAC lays down TV barrage to back Valadao, Duarte
McCarthy and his allies have plenty of cash rolling in to assist hotbed Central Valley Congressional seats.
April 28, 2022
Poll: Calif. online sports betting initiative failing to catch fire with voters
The war between California's tribal gaming interests and major online gambling companies is growing hotter.
April 20, 2022
Parra girds for Senate battle with Hurtado, rolls out endorsements
The intra-party fight for the new 16th Senate District got a bit more fascinating this week.
April 19, 2022
In Fresno stop, McCarthy presses on Biden inaction countering Russian oil
House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy (R–Bakersfield) made another stop into his new territory, Fresno County, and tackled Russia, oil prices, and the GOP's push for the House majority.
April 18, 2022
Failure to launch: Top Valadao challenger faces tall hill ahead of primary
Washington Democrats have long-hyped a match-up between Rudy Salas and David Valadao. The numbers have been less-than-encouraging.
April 18, 2022
Bonta Taunt-a: Major Fresno gang bust offers peek into Calif. Attorney General battle
A Fresno-based crackdown netted the arrest of 47 gang members and uncorked tensions in a fight to be California's top cop.
April 17, 2022
‘It’s bad, and it’s getting worse:” Report questions Feinstein’s mental fitness
Concerns over 88-year-old Sen. Dianne Feinstein's mental state are looming large ahead of her re-election in 2024.
April 14, 2022
War Path: Tribes target Fresno’s Dyer for siding with online gambling giants in sports betting fight
Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer is catching grief in the mailbox this week despite the fact he won’t be on the ballot for another two years.
April 7, 2022
Kern Co. lawmakers excoriate Salas-led efforts to strip map-making power
An effort to remove Kern County’s redistricting power has been met with stiff resistance from the county supervisors.
April 6, 2022
Conway, Hubbard lead race to replace Nunes in Congress
If all holds, it's likely that former California State Assembly GOP Leader and Tulare County Supervisor Connie Conway will get a new title: Congresswoman.
April 6, 2022