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Internal Poll: Gray, Duarte set for Nov. face-off for open Valley Congressional seat
With the race for the open 13th Congressional District heating up, one Republican appears to be on solid ground to make it to the general election.
March 31, 2022
There’s more than a Fresno slugfest at stake in Assembly battle. Just ask former Merced Sheriff Mark Pazin.
Former Merced Sheriff Mark Pazin speaks to The Sun on his run for the 27th Assembly District, facing off against two Fresno City Council members
March 31, 2022
Redistricting as war? Huerta compares Fresno Co. line drawing to Russian invasion of Ukraine
During an Assembly hearing, the UFW co-founder sought to compare Fresno County's redistricting process to the unprovoked Russian invasion of Ukraine.
March 25, 2022
Salas catches flak over missed votes to halt gas tax
Asm. Rudy Salas (D–Bakersfield), once again, in the line of fire for tough votes on California's gas tax. However, things are different than his party-bucking 2017 move.
March 24, 2022
Valley House candidate suing to list himself as “Trump Conservative” on June ballot
The fight centers on arguably the three most important words on California ballots: ballot designations.
March 23, 2022
Sitting this hand out? Vegas M.I.A. in Calif. sports betting legalization fight
Does gaming expansion in neighboring California pose an economic threat to the state’s casinos?
March 21, 2022
Cozy relationships, sex harassment scandal prompt challenge to Kings Co. DA
Former Kings County prosecutor Sarah Hacker is challenging District Attorney Keith Fagundes in June. Here's a look at the fight ahead.
March 20, 2022
Voter fraud charges force acting Northern Calif. Sheriff, ex-Fresno DA investigator, from post
Once a veteran of two Valley law enforcement agencies, the now-former Sheriff of Del Norte County used a hotel address on his voter registration.
March 16, 2022
Sharp moves: Hanford City Hall shakeup sees ex-Mayor recapture leadership post
Diane Sharp may no longer be Hanford's Mayor, but she didn't leave Tuesday's City Council meeting empty handed.
May 18, 2022
Another Democrat drops out of hotly-contested south Valley Senate race
Sen. Melissa Hurtado's decision to avoid an intra-party primary with Anna Caballero is caused a ripple effect a Friday's filing deadline.
March 13, 2022