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Caballero strikes first in Valley Senate showdown vs. Hurtado
The San Joaquin Valley's Democratic activists voiced their view on who should have the backing of the party in 2022.
February 13, 2022
GOP lawmaker Dahle launches “underdog” bid against Newsom in 2022
Saying it's time for a change, Republican state Sen. Brian Dahle announced his candidacy for California governor during a noontime rally on the Redding Civic Auditorium lawn.
February 8, 2022
Karbassi launches bid for Assembly, prompting showdown with Soria
A newly-drawn Assembly district on the west side of the San Joaquin Valley is shaping up to be a battle between two sitting Fresno City Council members.
February 7, 2022
Kern labor leader Imelda Ceja jumps into contested Calif. Senate seat
Imelda Ceja, a labor leader and public health specialist in Kern County, has entered the race for the 16th State Senate district.
February 3, 2022
Fresno Unified’s most controversial board member faces six-figure challenge. He has $642 in the bank.
Things between the two Republicans will get tricky as the June Primary approaches. First up? Their shared fundraising consultant.
February 8, 2022
New districts, new money: Valley Congressional candidates close out 2021 with fundraising hauls
With a hectic redistricting sprint completed, Congressional lines finalized, and possibly the last surprising move of political jockeying in the rear-view mirror, it's time to take a look at the jet fuel for campaigns ahead of the June 7 Primary.
February 2, 2022
Magsig shifts gears, launches challenge to McClintock
Fresno County Supervisor Nathan Magsig is changing course, seeking a longer-term in the nation’s Capitol than previously expected.
January 31, 2022
Salas dodges on $1.75tril Build Back Better, voting rights bills. Radio host fumes.
A radio appearance by Asm. Rudy Salas (D–Bakersfield) on his candidacy for Congress captured attention more for what wasn't said than what was.
January 29, 2022
Feds fine former Kern GOP treasurer over $272k embezzlement scheme
The former treasurer for the Kern County Republican Central Committee has admitted to embezzling more than $200,000 over nearly six years.
January 26, 2022
McKay, former Ceres councilman, kicks into high gear to capture open Senate seat
Former Ceres City Councilman Jeff McKay (R–Del Rio) is wasting little time trying to capture a north Valley State Senate Seat.
January 25, 2022