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War Path: Tribes target Fresno’s Dyer for siding with online gambling giants in sports betting fight
Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer is catching grief in the mailbox this week despite the fact he won’t be on the ballot for another two years.
Kern Co. lawmakers excoriate Salas-led efforts to strip map-making power
An effort to remove Kern County’s redistricting power has been met with stiff resistance from the county supervisors.
Conway, Hubbard lead race to replace Nunes in Congress
If all holds, it's likely that former California State Assembly GOP Leader and Tulare County Supervisor Connie Conway will get a new title: Congresswoman.
Internal Poll: Gray, Duarte set for Nov. face-off for open Valley Congressional seat
With the race for the open 13th Congressional District heating up, one Republican appears to be on solid ground to make it to the general election.
There’s more than a Fresno slugfest at stake in Assembly battle. Just ask former Merced Sheriff Mark Pazin.
Former Merced Sheriff Mark Pazin speaks to The Sun on his run for the 27th Assembly District, facing off against two Fresno City Council members
Redistricting as war? Huerta compares Fresno Co. line drawing to Russian invasion of Ukraine
During an Assembly hearing, the UFW co-founder sought to compare Fresno County's redistricting process to the unprovoked Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Salas catches flak over missed votes to halt gas tax
Asm. Rudy Salas (D–Bakersfield), once again, in the line of fire for tough votes on California's gas tax. However, things are different than his party-bucking 2017 move.
Valley House candidate suing to list himself as “Trump Conservative” on June ballot
The fight centers on arguably the three most important words on California ballots: ballot designations.
Sitting this hand out? Vegas M.I.A. in Calif. sports betting legalization fight
Does gaming expansion in neighboring California pose an economic threat to the state’s casinos?
Cozy relationships, sex harassment scandal prompt challenge to Kings Co. DA
Former Kings County prosecutor Sarah Hacker is challenging District Attorney Keith Fagundes in June. Here's a look at the fight ahead.
