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Salazar, Fresno Deputy Police Chief, launches bid in hopes of being Fresno Co.’s first Latino Sheriff
"The kid that lives on the 400 block of West Strother should feel safe like the kid that lives at Champlain and Perrin," Salazar said of his policing mantra.
Sources: Hurtado set to move into open South Valley Senate seat
The titanic clash of two of the Valley's Democratic lawmakers – Sens. Melissa Hurtado (D–Sanger) and Anna Caballero (D–Salinas) is, apparently, off.
Astronaut Hernandez eyes challenge to Harder in north Valley Congressional seat
Jose Hernandez, an astronaut who travelled to the International Space Station with NASA, is eyeing a second run for Congress in the span of a decade.
Shepard, Porterville farmer, jumps into south Valley Senate tussle
A south Valley State Senate seat that appeared to shape-up to be a Democrat-dominated affair is no-more.
Ex-Rep. Radanovich gets back into politics, announces bid for Calif. Senate
It's been 12 years since former Rep. George Radanovich (R–Mariposa) held public office. Tuesday, he announced a return.
Actor Amato drops challenge to McCarthy
Despite raising close to a half-million dollars, redistricting left Amato's target – House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy – in an even stronger position for 2022 and beyond.
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.
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.
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.
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.
