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Fresno Woman Prepares to Cast Electoral College Ballots for President, VP

November 17, 2020

Marsha Conant was surprised to learn she'd have a role to play in the final step needed to confirm the next president and vice president of the United States. The Fresno woman has been picked to serve as a member of the Electoral College and will cast one o...

Voters Rejected These School Bonds in March. What Changed Their Minds This Time?

Nancy Price

November 9, 2020

Three Fresno County school bond measures that failed to win approval in the March primary — including one that lost by only 19 votes — appear headed to victory in Tuesday's election based on preliminary vote to...

District Attorney Says Voters Allowing Bad Behavior to Continue with Prop. 20 Loss

Jim Jakobs

November 4, 2020

California's Proposition 20 on Tuesday's ballot aimed to roll back criminal justice reforms state voters approved in 2014 that reclassified some theft and drug possession offenses from felonies to misdemeanors....

Did Socialist Label Make a Difference for These Fresno Candidates?

Nancy Price

November 4, 2020

The Fresno chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America endorsed only three candidates for election Tuesday, focusing on the Fresno and Central unified school boards and State Center Community College District trustee races. Two of the candidates finishe...

Only 212 Vote Difference in Tight College Trustee Race. Other Outcomes Clearer.

Jim Jakobs

November 4, 2020

Early results posted by the Fresno County elections office in the State Center Community College District show incumbents facing real challenges. Area 3 Seat Is Closest Race John Leal is seeking re-election t...

Lead Widens for GOP’s Mathis in Battle for Tulare Assembly Seat Over Dem. Phelps

Jim Jakobs

November 4, 2020

Incumbent Devon Mathis (R) widened his lead over challenger Drew Phelps (D) for the California State Assembly District 26 seat. The California Secretary of State's office website shows 100% of precincts repo...

Close Battle for Tulare Assembly Seat. GOP’s Mathis Reclaims Lead Over Dem Phelps.

Jim Jakobs

November 3, 2020

Incumbent Devon Mathis (R) is battling Drew Phelps (D) for the California State Assembly District 26 seat. District 26 Map The district straddles the southern Sierra Nevada. It encompasses part of the southeastern Central Valley, where most of its population...

Challengers Leading Incumbents in 2 State Center Trustee Races

Jim Jakobs

November 3, 2020

Early results posted by the Fresno County elections office in the State Center Community College District show incumbents facing real challenges. Area 2 Seat The most prominent race pits embattled incumbent E...

Shootings Down 60%, Police Say. Task Force Will Continue Through Holidays.

Jim Jakobs

November 2, 2020

Fresno police say shootings in the city have dropped 60% since a violence suppression task force was formed on October 6. Chief Andy Hall told reporters at a Monday afternoon news conference that the task fo...

Fresno Police Will Have Undercover Officers Near Polling Locations on Election Day

Jim Jakobs

November 2, 2020

Fresno police will be in plain sight — but not easily identifiable — on Election Day as voters visit voting centers, a department spokesman said Monday. Police will be monitoring voting centers in plainclothes, said Sgt. Jeff LaBlue, to avoid concerns that ...

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Fresno Woman Prepares to Cast Electoral College Ballots for President, VP

Voters Rejected These School Bonds in March. What Changed Their Minds This Time?

District Attorney Says Voters Allowing Bad Behavior to Continue with Prop. 20 Loss

Did Socialist Label Make a Difference for These Fresno Candidates?

Only 212 Vote Difference in Tight College Trustee Race. Other Outcomes Clearer.

Lead Widens for GOP’s Mathis in Battle for Tulare Assembly Seat Over Dem. Phelps

Close Battle for Tulare Assembly Seat. GOP’s Mathis Reclaims Lead Over Dem Phelps.

Challengers Leading Incumbents in 2 State Center Trustee Races

Shootings Down 60%, Police Say. Task Force Will Continue Through Holidays.

Fresno Police Will Have Undercover Officers Near Polling Locations on Election Day