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Duarte debates empty podium, Gray skips Mendota’s Spanish-language debate
Latino leaders and residents in the farming community of Mendota point to the ex-Assemblyman's absence as "turning his back" on the Latino community.
October 3, 2024
Assembly approves Newsom’s oil mandate
Two Central Valley Democrats sided with Republicans and voted against the mandate.
October 1, 2024
Cox can’t agree to plea deal in Federal fraud case. Here’s what comes next.
TJ Cox is not entering a change of plea on 28 felony Federal counts and will eye a trial date later this year.
September 25, 2024
Poll: Salas, Gray hold narrow leads over GOPers Valadao, Duarte
A new poll by USC, Long Beach State, and Cal Poly Pomona evaluated California's battleground House races. Here's where things stack up in the Valley's two hottest seats.
September 24, 2024
Gray’s business dealings at Castle AFB bubble up over brewery ties
The ex-legislator and Congressional contender was accused of steering state tax dollars to the retired Air Force base before making investments in the site. Now, ties to a brewery there are adding questions.
September 24, 2024
PPIC Poll: Calif. all-in on stiffening criminal penalties, reforming Prop. 47
Results from the latest PPIC survey have Gavin Newsom questioning what state he lives in.
September 19, 2024
Costa honored by Zelenskyy in Ukraine
The Fresno Democrat was honored for his support of Ukraine during his time in Congress.
September 17, 2024
Valley paper picks sides in Congressional battle. The last straw? Gas stoves.
Voting to support keeping gas stoves in Valley households was – apparently – original sin for the 2024 election.
September 17, 2024
Selma City Council candidate charged with lying about home address
The candidate could spend years in prison for filing a false declaration.
September 11, 2024
Republican super PAC attacks Salas in new ad
Republicans are heating up the attack in the south Valley in what is expected to be one of the tightest races in the nation.
September 11, 2024