Just released voter registration numbers show an increase in voter registration statewide, with gains for Democrats and a marked increase in no party preference registrants. Listen to this article: The Secretary of State released new numbers today for voter registration as of Oct. 1, 2019. State records show that...
Democrats Push Impeachment Rules Package Through House
WASHINGTON — Democrats rammed a package of ground rules for their impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump through a sharply divided House Thursday, the chamber's first formal vote in a fight that could stretch into the 2020 election year. The vote was 232-196, with all Republicans against the resolution and two Democratic...
US Budget Deficit Hits $984 Billion, Highest in 7 Years
WASHINGTON — The federal deficit for the 2019 budget year surged to $984.4 billion, its highest point in seven years, and is widely expected to top the $1 trillion mark in coming years. The 26% surge from the 2018 deficit of $779 billion that the government reported Friday reflected such...
It Takes Multiple Ballots to Select Interim Clovis Unified Trustee
Hugh Awtrey III, chairman of the Foundation for Clovis Schools, was selected Wednesday night by the Clovis Unified School Board to fill a board vacancy with a one-year provisional appointment. Awtrey, 54, is an insurance broker with DiBuduo and DeFendis who attended Clovis Unified schools, as did his four children....
California Independents Can Vote in Democrats' 2020 Primary
SACRAMENTO — California's more than 5.6 million independent voters will be allowed to vote in the 2020 Democratic presidential primary, but not in the Republican contest, Secretary of State Alex Padilla announced Monday. The two parties have used a similar setup in recent presidential primaries. The state's presidential primary will...
Swearengin Named to State Committee on Housing, Econ
Ashley Swearengin, Fresno's former mayor and current president/CEO of the Central Valley Community Foundation, will serve on a new state economic committee. Organized by California Treasurer Fiona Ma, Swearengin is part of the 12-member Housing, Economic Development, Jobs and Opportunity Zone Ad Hoc Committee. Listen to this article: "I sought creative...
Five Candidates Apply for Vacant Clovis Unified Trustee Seat
The six members of the Clovis Unified school board interviewed five candidates Thursday night to fill a vacancy and join them on an interim basis. The board chose to appoint a candidate after longtime trustee Brian Heryford retired last month. The appointee would complete the remainder of a term expiring...
March Ballot Will Include $15 Billion Schools Bond
SACRAMENTO — California's voters will vote next year whether the state should issue $15 billion in bonds for school construction and modernization projects. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation Monday placing the bond on the March 2020 ballot. He says improving physical conditions in schools will improve students' educational experiences. Nine...
Bernie Sanders Sets Thursday Stop at Fresno City College
Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont is bringing his bid to challenge President Donald Trump in the 2020 election to Fresno City College. The "Bernie 2020 College Rally" at the community college campus is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Thursday. According to his campaign, doors will open at 6 p.m. and admission...
New Clovis Unified Board Member Coming. More Could Follow.
More change is coming to the Clovis Unified school board. Brian Heryford, a trustee for 23 years, retired earlier this month. The board decided to appoint a newcomer to fill the remaining year-plus of his term. Applications are due by 3 p.m. Friday. The board will make the appointment Oct....