Two weeks after a sweeping, overhaul election of its board and facing an imminent sacking, Westlands Water District’s chief executive is stepping down.
Valadao projected to win fifth term as Salas slips in Kern County
Rep. David Valadao, who is one update away from sealing a fifth term in the House, had his reputation for surviving tough elections in America’s most Democratic House seat held by a Republican reach new heights in 2022.
Duarte ‘appears favored to take’ House seat after Gray-heavy Stanislaus fails to change lead
Farmer John Duarte (R–Modesto) weathered a barrage of ballots in Stanislaus County to cling to a slim lead. Here’s a look at the paths to victory in the north Valley and beyond.
Facing Assembly term limit, Patterson launches 2024 bid for Fresno Co. Supervisor
Asm. Jim Patterson (R–Fresno) announced Wednesday that he will run for Fresno County Supervisor in 2024 in what is likely to be a titanic election battle.
Judge orders Fresno Councilman Esparza to trial, downgrades attempted extortion charge
Fresno City Council President Nelson Esparza will head to trial over allegations that he committed extortion against former Fresno City Attorney Doug Sloan.
Westlands shake-up: Reformers sweep election, oust water board’s president. Is its GM next?
A slate of reform-oriented candidates swept board seats for the powerful Westlands Water District. The first order of business? A possible ouster of the district’s top executive.
Layoffs imminent at Visalia’s Kaweah Health? Here’s what we know.
The Visalia-based hospital operator is Kaweah Health is just one of many hospital systems throughout the state that are on the brink of financial collapse due to the COVID-19 pandemic and its after effects.
Esparza’s motion to dismiss struck down as judge allows case to continue
Fresno City Council President Nelson Esparza attempted to have his extortion case dismissed in court Thursday on the grounds of attorney-client privilege.
Early returns have Valadao knocking on the door of fifth term in $34mil battle with Salas
Rep. David Valadao (R–Hanford) has an early, sizable lead in his reelection bid. But, if history is any guide, nothing is predictable when there are likely tens of thousands of votes to be counted across the three-county district.
Calif. cities are breaking the bank to buy water. S.F. gets Yosemite water for $30k. A new bill aims to raise its price.
San Francisco’s century-old deal to dam up Yosemite National Park is becoming too-good-to-be true for lawmakers on Capitol Hill. The price for using Hetch Hetchy may soon be on the rise.
