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Larry Elder, LaMalfa push back on Faulconer attack
Larry Elder and his latest endorser, Rep. Doug LaMalfa (R–Richvale) strenuously pushed back on an attack levied by former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer.
August 18, 2021
Faulconer assails Larry Elder on women comments: “It’s bullshit.”
After back-to-back debate no-shows, former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer is taking the gloves off against talk radio host Larry Elder.
August 17, 2021
In middle of debate, Cox served with subpoena over unpaid bills from 2018 campaign
John Cox, the San Diego businessman and gubernatorial contender, faced an unexpected heckler of sorts on Tuesday night.
August 17, 2021
Larry Elder set to rally supporters in Clovis on Sunday
Larry Elder, the national talk radio host and GOP contender to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom, is finally set to make his campaign debut in Fresno County.
August 17, 2021
Doug Ose suffers heart attack, ends bid to oust Newsom
Doug Ose, the former GOP congressman from Sacramento, struggled to catch fire amid a crowded field to oust Newsom.
August 17, 2021
2020 Census numbers are in. Here’s a look at changes in Valley’s congressional seats.
The 2020 Census results are in, showing a continued uptick in Hispanic population across the Central Valley, with a hefty decline in Black residents.
August 16, 2021
Costa joins moderate Dems in deadlock over $3.5tril spending plan
Rep. Jim Costa and eight other moderate Democratic lawmakers threatened to withhold their vote on a House-led budget if Speaker Nancy Pelosi didn't expedite President Biden's $1 trillion infrastructure plan.
August 16, 2021
Faulconer launching statewide bus tour Thursday in Fresno
The tour is set to span the state, touching areas often overlooked by candidates, including the Central Coast and Coachella Valley, and conclude on Aug. 30.
August 16, 2021
Small businessman David Giglio pins hopes on ending Costa’s Congressional career
Though new district lines are still months away from being set, small businessman David Giglio, a Madera Republican, has long been campaigning to oust Rep. Jim Costa (D–Fresno).
August 15, 2021
Legalizing sports betting in Calif. gets competitive with second 2022 initiative
A second initiative seeking to legalize sports wagering is preparing to seek 1 million signatures to make the 2022 ballot. Who's behind it? California cities.
August 12, 2021