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Janz Insists Chief Search Not Part of 2016 Mayor’s Race. Is That True?

May 6, 2019

When Andrew Janz formally announced his run for mayor last week, he said the city should halt its search for a new police chief. Jerry Dyer is scheduled to retire in October. Police chief is one of the most ...

Preventing 2020 Campaign Cyberattacks Won’t Be Easy or Cheap

AP News

May 5, 2019

WASHINGTON — While candidates were focused on campaigning in 2016, Russians were carrying out a devastating cyber operation that changed the landscape of American politics, with aftershocks continuing well into...

Janz Takes Swings at Brand in 2020 Mayoral Opening Round

David Taub

May 2, 2019

The gloves are off in the 2020 Fresno mayoral race, and it’s only the opening bell. Surrounded by 60 or so supporters, Andrew Janz officially announced his entry into the race for the city’s top leadership j...

Arambula Jury Selected. Daughter Expected to Be Lead Witness.

David Taub

May 2, 2019

When Judge Alvin Harrell III announced that the jury in the Joaquin Arambula child abuse trial had been selected, the 60 or so remaining members of the juror pool erupted in applause. “Jury selection will ta...

Julián Castro Visits Fresno Looking to Raise Presidential Profile

David Taub

May 2, 2019

Fresno is not a completely unfamiliar place to Democratic presidential contender Julián Castro. He has been here before. In 2014, Castro — then the mayor of San Antonio — stopped by the offices of SEIU Local...

Student Says Trump Backers Recruited Him for Buttigieg Smear

AP News

April 30, 2019

A Michigan college student says pro-Trump agitators recruited him to falsely claim he was sexually assaulted by Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg, then published the smear without his permission....

2020 Mayoral Election Now a Race — Janz Files to Run

David Taub

April 29, 2019

Andrew Janz ended speculation whether he is going to run for mayor of Fresno by filing his paperwork Friday afternoon. He becomes the second candidate in the 2020 mayoral race, joining incumbent Lee Brand. T...

Beto O’Rourke Unveils Climate Plan With Yosemite as Backdrop

AP News

April 29, 2019

EL PORTAL — Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke has announced his first major policy initiative, a $5 trillion plan to combat climate change that he says will keep the Earth from sliding past the po...

GOP Warnings About Democratic Socialism Tap Voter Unease

AP News

April 29, 2019

ALAMOSA, Colo. — In this scruffy, high-desert town encircled by prairies and potato farms, Sen. Cory Gardner drew shouts of approval last week for his message that Democrats are shoving the country toward socia...

Joe Biden’s 2020 Opening Act: Rocky but Lucrative

AP News

April 26, 2019

At the start of his 2020 presidential campaign, Joe Biden is finding that his front-runner status comes with a glaring spotlight on his biggest political weaknesses. The former vice president seemed to strug...

Documents Reveal Sexual Abuse at Chowchilla Women’s Prison

Amid Climate Change Concern, GM Rolls out Big New Chevy SUVs

Accidental Shootings Raise Questions About Arming Teachers

Californians Aren’t Getting the Mental Health Care They’re Legally Guaranteed. Why Not?

Israel’s West Bank Settlements: 4 Questions Answered

Farmworker Reform Bill Passes House. What’s Next?

Nunes’ Reliably Red District Remains So, But Is Slipping

The Kanye Effect? New Polls Show Black Support for Trump Surging

Guns N’ Roses, Maroon 5, Khaled Part of Pre-Super Bowl Shows

When Will Bulldogs Finally Prevail in ‘Winning Time’?

Thousands of ‘Penis Fish’ Wash up on a Northern California Beach

Anyone Can Apply to Be Fresno State’s Head Coach. Yes, Even You.

Walters: Another Showdown Over Crime Looms

A Clinical Trial Saved My Life. So Why Aren’t More Cancer Patients Enrolling?

Californians Aren’t Getting the Mental Health Care They’re Legally Guaranteed. Why Not?

Do You Really Know the Bill of Rights? Take This Quiz.

US Growth of Islam Creates Need for Religious Scholars

Political Activist Sarsour Will Speak at Local CAIR Banquet

Many Specialists Will Be on Hand at Free Health Clinic in Fresno

Islamic Center Dinner To Feature Texas TV Reporter Who Wears a Hijab

Former DA Egan Is Running for Judge

Looking for Extra Cash? County Needs Election Workers.

Revenge of the Arambulas? Big Donation to Defeat Dyer.

Bloomberg at UN: US President Must End Fossil Fuel Subsidies

Janz Insists Chief Search Not Part of 2016 Mayor’s Race. Is That True?

Preventing 2020 Campaign Cyberattacks Won’t Be Easy or Cheap

Janz Takes Swings at Brand in 2020 Mayoral Opening Round

Arambula Jury Selected. Daughter Expected to Be Lead Witness.

Julián Castro Visits Fresno Looking to Raise Presidential Profile

Student Says Trump Backers Recruited Him for Buttigieg Smear

2020 Mayoral Election Now a Race — Janz Files to Run

Beto O’Rourke Unveils Climate Plan With Yosemite as Backdrop

GOP Warnings About Democratic Socialism Tap Voter Unease

Joe Biden’s 2020 Opening Act: Rocky but Lucrative