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Fresno lawmakers pitch ballot measure for veterans facilities, services
A trio of Fresno City Council members announced plans to introduce an initiative to support Central Valley veterans in the mold of Clovis' Veterans Memorial District.
May 26, 2022
Dems reject effort to force vote to suspend Calif. gas tax
Two Valley lawmakers vying for a seat in Congress are taking decidedly different approaches to the priciest issue on voters' minds.
May 26, 2022
Fresno City Council mulls opposing Fresno Co.’s marquee road tax
The demand to postpone an early extension to Measure C comes with a budget appropriation of $300,000 to educate Fresno voters on an initiative some Fresno lawmakers view as flawed.
May 24, 2022
Modesto mulling sales tax hike to provide budget boost
A sales tax increase could soon be headed to the ballot in Modesto.
May 23, 2022
Faced with teachable moment at Bullard High, Fresno Unified leaders blew it.
A single photo from Bullard High School kicked off a firestorm over alleged racism. Fresno Unified and its leaders owed it to everyone to take a step back and investigate before adding fuel to the fire. Instead, they inflamed the situation.
May 22, 2022
Kings Co. firefighter tax measure attracts opposition ahead of primary election
A sales tax measure in Kings County that would benefit the fire department is facing newfound opposition.
May 17, 2022
Fresno Co. Sheriff hopeful Zanoni leans Mims backing, internal knowledge to mold department
John Zanoni, Fresno County Assistant Sheriff and candidate for Fresno County Sheriff, sits down with The Sun to talk about his take on policing the Valley's largest county.
May 16, 2022
Mailer claims Fresno City Council candidates hold opposing rent control views. New audio tells a different story.
A mailer assailed Fresno City Council candidate Annalisa Perea for opposing rent control. The problem? Her top opponent held the same view, according to audio from Fresno's top business group.
May 15, 2022
Fresno Co. Sheriff hopeful Salazar’s priorities: prevention, intervention, enforcement.
Mark Salazar, Fresno Deputy Police Chief and candidate for Fresno County Sheriff, sits down with The Sun to talk about his take on policing the Valley's largest county.
May 10, 2022
Sun Sound-Off: Kings Co. District Attorney’s Race
The highly-contentious race to be Kings County's top cop has attracted strong opinions. Here are some takes on the race, submitted to The Sun.
May 9, 2022