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Costa endorses Esparza for State Senate
Esparza launched his campaign two years ahead of the election and has picked up the Valley’s longest-serving Democrat.
Judge rules Prop. 5 ballot language will not denote changes in threshold changes for tax hikes
An effort to require certain language regarding Proposition 5 has been halted by an appellate judge.
Six candidates enter race to succeed Scrivner
Candidates for the District 2 seat on the Kern County Board of Supervisors include some familiar faces.
Maddy Institute’s Sacramento soirée to celebrate 25 years of internship program
Several California Assemblymembers and State Senators will attend the fundraiser.
Alvarado-Gil leaves Democrats, joins the Republican Party
The State Senator made a move to join the majority party in Senate District 4.
Nelson Esparza launches campaign for State Senate
Esparza is running in a district that fellow Democrat Anna Caballero won by over 12 points in 2022.
Gary Condit – no, not that one – is running for Mayor of Ceres
The grandson of former Congressman, Gary Condit is trying to follow in the footsteps of his family and get elected to a local government.
House Speaker Mike Johnson headed back to the Valley to raise money for Duarte
Duarte faces a rematch against former Asm. Adam Gray (D–Merced) in one of the most competitive districts in the nation two years ago.
Fundraising points to close Valley legislative battle in November
Three Valley-based Assembly races are attracting all the attention. Only one features a narrow battle over cash advantage.
Report: Kern Supervisors eye Scrivner replacement election in November 2024
Scheduling a special election timed with the Nov. 5, 2024 presidential election would limit the amount of time a Gavin Newsom appointee sits on the Kern County Board of Supervisors.
