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Lara, young Democrat, drops bid against Valadao
Facing a crowded Democratic field to take on Rep. David Valadao, the former aide to Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D–Calif.) is out.
November 4, 2021
Fresno Co. Supervisors chart path, seek to finalize new district boundaries
Tuesday, the Fresno County Board of Supervisors considered three maps that were recommended by the Fresno County Advisory Redistricting Commission.
November 2, 2021
New hypothetical Calif. congressional maps point to messy battles for Valley reps
The latest visualizations, hypotheticals to help citizen commissioners draw draft and final maps, put Reps. Devin Nunes, David Valadao, and Kevin McCarthy in unique, if difficult circumstances.
November 2, 2021
Calif. tribes on the warpath against online giants, card rooms in 2022 sports betting fight
California, home to a robust ballot initiative culture, is about to see an unchecked, three-way war to regulate sports betting and key pieces of its gambling economy next year.
November 1, 2021
With Huerta suit threat hanging over, Tulare Co. Supervisors weigh-in on proposed district maps
As the deadline to select a map draws closer, Tulare County moved ahead with four possibilities for new Supervisorial districts earlier this week.
October 28, 2021
Could you wind up with a new Congressman in 2022? Here’s a look at Calif. maps causing a stir.
Early, hypothetical maps for California's Redistricting Commission offer a whacky landscape for the Valley's Congressional representatives. Here's what they look like now and what comes next.
October 28, 2021
Perez rules out 2024 reelection as Supervisor, hinting toward Assembly bid
The announcement fuels speculation that the lone Democrat on the Kern County Board of Supervisors will run to replace Asm. Rudy Salas.
October 27, 2021
Kings Co. pushes back on Calif. limiting water supplies for Kettleman City
Kings County lawmakers doubled down on their push for emergency water resources for Kettleman City, while also tackling redistricting, PG&E's rate increase, and the STEP Act.
October 27, 2021
Sources: Leticia Perez to launch Assembly campaign next week
The Kern County Supervisor is following through with a long-hinted prospective campaign.
October 25, 2021
Taped-up signs may put Salas in hot water with Federal campaign watchdogs
Masking tape on yard signs were an interesting design choice, now they might spark a second-look from Federal election authorities.
June 6, 2022