It’s official: Esmeralda Soria is challenging Costa in 2020
The Fresno City Councilwoman announced her challenge to Costa in a Facebook video, partially recorded on Wednesday at Fresno City College.
Fresno, Merced, Politics
Highlight, Politics
VP Pence during Valley swing: “We’re just getting started.”
Vice President Mike Pence and Second Lady Karen Pence wasted no moments in a jam-packed Wednesday swing through the San Joaquin Valley.
Fresno, Politics
Soria hits Fresno City College to film campaign kickoff video
Fresno City Councilwoman Esmeralda Soria’s shadow challenge to Rep. Jim Costa (D-Fresno) intensified on Wednesday with a video shoot.
Modesto, Politics
Countryman, pastor of one of Modesto’s biggest churches, launches bid for Mayor
The senior pastor of one of Modesto’s largest churches is taking the plunge into politics with a run for Mayor in 2020, facing off with Mayor Ted Brandvold.
Politics
Here’s where Vice President and Second Lady Pence will be in the Valley
See where Vice President Mike Pence and Second Lady Karen Pence will be during their one-day stop in the Valley on Wednesday.
Modesto, Politics
Kristin Olsen, ex-Assembly GOP leader, to forego Supervisor re-elect
The Stanislaus County Supervisor and former GOP leader said in a Facebook post it was time to “pass the torch” after 15 years in elected office.
Fresno, Politics
Vice President Pence to stop in Coalinga for fundraising swing
Vice President Mike Pence will make a stop in Coalinga next week for a fundraiser as part of the GOP’s efforts to retain control of the White House.
Fresno, Highlight, Local, Politics
Cox exits from Canadian gold mining firm
Constellation Mines, Ltd. filed paperwork to remove Cox from the company one week after The Sun reported on Cox’s investment solicitations in 2012.
Fresno, Politics
Q&A with Fresno City Council candidate Mike Karbassi
With a special election for the vacant northwest Fresno City Council seat scheduled for Aug. 13, The Sun sits down with candidate Mike Karbassi.
Fresno, Highlight, Politics
Esmeralda Soria’s quiet campaign to oust Costa grows louder
The Fresno City Councilwoman has solicited political consultants, purchased a website, and held meetings in D.C. ahead of challenging Rep. Jim Costa.
