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Ad Check: Where does Valadao stand on abortion?
Asm. Rudy Salas (D–Bakersfield) is focusing attacks on Rep. David Valadao's (R–Hanford) abortion stance. Where, exactly, does he stand?
Gray, Duarte spar over issues in early Congressional debate for open Valley seat
With the general election just over one month away, the two candidates in what is expected to be one of the nation’s tightest Congressional races met earlier this week for a debate.
Ad Check: Bonta defends Salas over prescription drug votes targeted in new commercials
An attack ad from Republicans led Asm. Rudy Salas (D–Bakersfield) to bring out the big guns – California's top law enforcement officer – to assist in defending his record on drug prices.
Shepard flips union workers, Kern DA in multi-million-dollar fight for south Valley Senate seat
One of the most contentious battles for a seat in the California State Legislature took a surprising turn on Thursday as a major labor group backed a Republican.
Kern Co. officials hone in on pitch for sales tax: overloaded, understaffed
Kern County's top officials are hosting workshops to let residents know the serious financial challenges the county is under.
His opponent fibbed about age on dating apps. Now, David Valadao eyes legislating dating deception.
A bill from the Hanford Congressman would require dating apps to notify users if they interact with people who misrepresented their age, like Asm. Rudy Salas (D–Bakersfield).
Fresno Dems vent over Slatic, Bredefeld, Mendes in call for Bonta to probe Fresno DA Smittcamp
Fresno Democrats want Attorney General Rob Bonta to investigate Fresno Couty DA Lisa Smittcamp. But that wasn't all they had to say on Wednesday.
Former top Nunes, Valadao aide launches new firm eyeing water, natural resources policy
Cole Rojewski, the Valley native helming the new public policy firm, boasts deep experience in navigating water policy and appropriations battles.
GOP, Dems oppose Fresno Co. road tax extension. Top members warn of “roadpocalypse.”
Call it a moment unlike any other: Fresno County’s Republican and Democratic parties find themselves in agreement on something.
Newsom strips two Valley counties of redistricting powers
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two bills Sunday that will drastically change how county supervisorial districts are drawn in Fresno and Kern Counties.
