Hmong community members met Thursday near a statue of their hero — a statue depicting what led to their arrival in America. Just yards away from the memorial, showing two Hmong soldiers saving an American ally, and plaques honoring Gen. Vang Pao, the Hmong residents asked that their contributions to...
Measure P Architect Talks About Where New Version Is Headed
Elliott Balch, one of the architects of 2018's Measure P and now working on a new parks/public safety tax, says things are on track to get it to the ballot in November. "The injection of resources for our parks, arts, and trails would be transformational, as would the fire service...
Nunes' Reliably Red District Remains So, But Is Slipping
Republican Devin Nunes has represented the Central Valley in Congress for the last 17 years, over nine terms. And, he's running for his 10th term in 2020. Recently released voter registration figures from the Secretary of State shows that the district remains red — but less so than in the...
One of These Men Will Be a New Fresno Councilman. They Debate.
The two candidates for Fresno City Council District 4 met Tuesday night in their first forum, hosted by two student groups at Fresno State. Tyler Maxwell and Nathan Alonzo are running to succeed the termed-out Paul Caprioglio to represent east-central Fresno. The election is March 3, 2020. Listen to this...
Who's Next to Take on Nunes? 3 Democrats Enter the Ring.
Three Democrats have lined up to take the next shot at Republican Congressman Devin Nunes in 2020. It's an interesting trio. One runs a Fresno auto repair shop. Another bounced in and out of a Fresno City Council race before deciding to throw in for California's District 22 seat. The...
Trump Plans California Border Visit. Berg Drops Fresno Unified Trustee Bid.
Donald Trump will be making his first trip to California as president, but is not scheduled to visit the Valley. According to a Los Angeles Times/Washington Post report, Trump will visit the California-Mexico border to inspect prototypes for the proposed border wall. He is also scheduled to appear at a...
Did Sal Quintero Break the Rules With Political Endorsement Letter?
A campaign consultant for a Valley congressional hopeful admitted Thursday morning that he erred by having a county supervisor write an endorsement letter on government letterhead. Fresno County Supervisor Sal Quintero wrote a letter endorsing Bobby Bliatout, ahead of a Democratic Party meeting for the purpose of endorsing candidates. The...
Did Sal Quintero Break the Rules With Political Endorsement Letter?
A campaign consultant for a Valley congressional hopeful admitted Thursday morning that he erred by having a county supervisor write an endorsement letter on government letterhead. Fresno County Supervisor Sal Quintero wrote a letter endorsing Bobby Bliatout, ahead of a Democratic Party meeting for the purpose of endorsing candidates. The...