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Bredefeld, Bonakdar open large cash leads over foes
Campaign finance reports show two candidates for Fresno County Supervisor and Fresno City Council boasting large cash advantages heading into the thick of fall campaigning.
Salas silent as ex-staffer, Wasco Mayor faces call to resign after underage sex sting
Embattled Wasco Mayor Alex Garcia has faced growing calls to resign after being caught in a sting operation seeking underage sex. His former boss, Asm. Rudy Salas, is staying silent.
NRCC adds Stockton Mayor Kevin Lincoln to Young Guns program
The Stockton Mayor is seen as an up and coming candidate within the Republican party.
Hurtado voices support for Prop 47 reform
The Bakersfield Democrat is breaking from her party to push for higher penalties for crime.
Valadao, Republicans press Newsom on goal to end oil and gas production
Republican lawmakers fear that Newsom’s goal to move away from fossil fuels will pose a national security threat to the state’s military bases.
Antonio Villaraigosa launches campaign for governor
Villaraigosa joins a crowded field of Democrats in his second attempt at California’s top office.
DeChambeau teases charity golf match with Trump
The 2024 U.S. Open champion and Clovis native has long supported Trump, but the idea for a match was sparked by an unlikely source – President Joe Biden.
Bowing to Dem pressure, Biden drops re-election bid, endorses Harris
The 46th President has been greatly imperiled following a disastrous debate performance in June, prompting an open rebellion from fellow Democrats.
Costa calls on Biden to exit race, “pass the torch.”
The Fresno Democrat wants to see Biden give another candidate the opportunity to face former President Donald Trump in November.
Former Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs launches campaign for Lt. Governor
After pushing for universal basic income and being rejected by voters in Stockton, Tubbs is looking to move to statewide office.
