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Former Police Chief Leads Clovis Council Fundraising
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By David Taub, Senior Reporter
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October 3, 2022

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Former Clovis police chief Matt Basgall has raised the most money among 10 Clovis City Council candidates.

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Of the 10 candidates, Basgall has a wide margin in campaign contributions, as well as the most in reserve.

Ballots will be sent to all voters in the mail next week. They can be returned by the mail, or in person at the county election office in downtown Fresno, or when voting centers open — some starting Oct. 29.

Clovis voters can select up to three names on the same ballot. Only one incumbent — Drew Bessinger — is running. He ranks third in fundraising for the election cycle and has the second-most cash on hand.

Incumbents Jose Flores and Bob Whalen are not running for re-election. Whalen was elected as a Fresno County judge in June and will take his seat in January.

GV Wire will host a forum with the top candidates on Wednesday, Oct. 19, live on CMAC.

(GV Wire/Paul Marshall)

Also in Politics 101 …

  • Central Valley native appointed to a federal commission.
  • Jewish history exhibit opens.
  • Hurtado visits the White House.

Renteria to Federal Commission

Amanda Renteria

Central Valley native Amanda Renteria will serve on a federal board advocating for Hispanic Americans.

President Joe Biden appointed Renteria to the President’s Advisory Commission on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Hispanics.

Renteria has long served as an advisor to Democratic candidates, including Hilary Clinton during her 2016 presidential run.

The Woodlake native once ran for Congress and governor. She currently is CEO of Code for America, whose mission is to make America “work well for everyone.”

Jewish History Exhibit Opens

In time for the Big Fresno Fair, and the High Holiday season, a new exhibit highlighting the history of Jews in Fresno opened on the Fresno Fairgrounds at the Fresno County Historical Museum.

Compactly designed by curator Jeanna Francis in the form of the Star of David — the six-sided star — the exhibit notes Jewish contributions to business, agriculture, and culture in Fresno. It also offers information about Jewish religion and customs.

Did you know that Marks Avenue is named after Bernhard Marks, an agricultural pioneer? He fled anti-Semitism in Poland and helped develop irrigation systems in the Valley.

The exhibit has an interactive screen to learn more about people, landmarks, and contributions. It features information on Holocaust survivors including Hanna Krebs. Her husband, John Krebs, served in Congress in the 1970s.

Hanna Krebs views the new Jewish history exhibit at the Fresno Fairgrounds. (GV Wire/David Taub)

Hurtado at White House

State Sen. Melissa Hurtado (D-Bakersfield) visited the White House last Friday, participating in a Hispanic Heritage Month reception in the East Room.

President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden delivered remarks during a 15-minute ceremony.

Rep. Jim Costa, D-Fresno, also attended.

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David Taub,
Senior Reporter
Curiosity drives David Taub. The award-winning journalist might be shy, but feels mighty with a recorder in his hand. He doesn't see it his job to "hold public officials accountable," but does see it to provide readers (and voters) the information needed to make intelligent choices. Taub has been honored with several writing awards from the California News Publishers Association. He's just happy to have his stories read. Joining GV Wire in 2016, Taub covers politics, government and elections, mainly in the Fresno/Clovis area. He also writes columns about local eateries (Appetite for Fresno), pro wrestling (Off the Bottom Rope), and media (Media Man). Prior to joining the online news source, Taub worked as a radio producer for KMJ and PowerTalk 96.7 in Fresno. He also worked as an assignment editor for KCOY-TV in Santa Maria, California, and KSEE-TV in Fresno. He has also worked behind the scenes for several sports broadcasts, including the NCAA basketball tournament, and the Super Bowl. When not spending time with his family, Taub loves to officially score Fresno Grizzlies games. Growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area, Taub is a die-hard Giants and 49ers fan. He graduated from the University of Michigan with dual degrees in communications and political science. Go Blue! You can contact David at 559-492-4037 or at Send an Email

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