Brandi Orth Archives

Top Fresno Election Official Stepping Down. Supervisors Will Select Replacement.

January 13, 2021

Brandi Orth, the Fresno County election clerk, is stepping down. Her last day is Feb. 28. David Taub Politics 101 "On December 17, 2020 my mother’s sudden illness required my personal attendance in North Carolina. As a result of her health co...

Over 85,000 Ballots Remain to Be Counted in Fresno County. Turnout May Pass 70%.

David Taub

November 4, 2020

Fresno County turnout is looking to surpass 70% for this week's election, which is expected to set a record. The county counted 279,899 ballots through Tuesday night. Registrar of Voters Brandi Orth estimate...

Need a Job? Fresno County Is Hiring Hundreds of Election Workers Right Now

Jim Jakobs

August 12, 2020

The Fresno County elections office needs to hire about 600 temporary workers. These jobs aren't just for election day, either. Some will last as long as two months. How does $13-$15 an hour sound? So far,...

Got Questions About Voting? We Are Here to Help: Brandi Orth

gvwire

August 11, 2020

Nothing will stop democracy in America, not even a global COVID-19 pandemic! Every eligible United States citizen will have the opportunity to vote in the Nov. 3, 2020, Presidential Election. Brandi Orth Opinion First, voters should verify the...

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Masks Strongly Encouraged, but Not Required to Vote This November in California

Jim Jakobs

August 7, 2020

Secretary of State Alex Padilla's office has put out guidance saying Californians don't have to wear COVID-19 masks to vote in November's presidential election. "In California, we will not force vote...

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New Website Allows Voters to Track Their Ballot, Registration

David Taub

August 5, 2020

Concerned about whether your mailed-in ballot makes it to the county clerk? There's a website for that. “Shoppers are already used to receiving updates on their online retail purchases, from shipm...

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Dyer Prevails in Latest Count for Fresno Mayor. Janz Concedes.

David Taub

March 11, 2020

Jerry Dyer appears to be the next mayor of Fresno. The latest round of vote tallies released by the Fresno County elections office shows the former Fresno police chief with 51.8% of the vote, avoiding a November runoff against Fresno County prosecutor Andre...

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Election Math: What Dyer Needs to Win Without Run-off

David Taub

March 4, 2020

There are about 80,000 ballots yet to be counted — 78,000 mail-in ballots, and 2,000 conditional registration/provisional ballots — Fresno County Elections Clerk Brandi Orth said Wednesday morning. That's af...

Janz Calls for Extra Hour to Vote After Problems at Polls

David Taub

March 3, 2020

Fresno mayoral candidate Andrew Janz called for Fresno County to extend the time that polls close to 9 p.m. because of voting problems Tuesday morning. County election clerk Brandi Orth said that polling cen...

Looking for Extra Cash? County Needs Election Workers.

gvwire

December 13, 2019

Fresno County Clerk Brandi Orth is looking for paid election workers who want to be a part of history. With the county launching 50 centers that give citizens more ways and more days to vote, the county needs reliable people with computer skills for tempora...

GM Flips to California's Side in Pollution Fight With Trump

Audit: Millions May Have to Repay California Jobless Aid

Will Six Flags Stake Its Future in Fresno? Mayor Would ‘Roll Out the Red Carpet’

US Surging Vaccine to States Amid Complaints of Shortages

Community Medical Centers Halting All Elective Surgeries by January 1

Opinion: Newsom, Legislature Must Urgently Prioritize Kids and Reopen Schools

Water Partnerships Between Cities and Farms Would Help Prepare for a Changing Climate

California’s Bill for Fighting Trump in Court? $41 Million So Far

Brain Power: DeChambeau Dissects What Went Wrong at Masters

Newsom Gambles With Abrupt COVID Reopening. Will It Ease Recall Threat?

Disneyland to Update Jungle Cruise to be More Culturally Inclusive

Hank Aaron, Baseball’s One-Time Home Run King, Dies at 86

Being Indian American Today: Kamala Harris as Vice President Is a Huge Step Forward in Our National Journey

Walters: California Employment Takes a Downturn

Opinion: Newsom, Legislature Must Urgently Prioritize Kids and Reopen Schools

Going Underground: California Business Operates in Secret Amid Pandemic Restrictions

GV Wire Unfiltered - January 12, 2021

Eid al-Fitr Marks End of Ramadan, but COVID-19 Curtails Big Events

LIVE: Daily Briefing from Gov. Gavin Newsom

COVID-19 Brings a New Kind of Ramadan for Muslim Community

Despite Trump's Venting and Threats, Biden's Win Is Sealed

Valley GOP Lawmaker Valadao Votes To Impeach Trump

Biden Win Confirmed After Pro-Trump Mob Storms US Capitol

Trump Says He’ll ‘Fight Like Hell’ to Hold on to Presidency

Top Fresno Election Official Stepping Down. Supervisors Will Select Replacement.

Over 85,000 Ballots Remain to Be Counted in Fresno County. Turnout May Pass 70%.

Need a Job? Fresno County Is Hiring Hundreds of Election Workers Right Now

Got Questions About Voting? We Are Here to Help: Brandi Orth

Masks Strongly Encouraged, but Not Required to Vote This November in California

New Website Allows Voters to Track Their Ballot, Registration

Dyer Prevails in Latest Count for Fresno Mayor. Janz Concedes.

Election Math: What Dyer Needs to Win Without Run-off

Janz Calls for Extra Hour to Vote After Problems at Polls

Looking for Extra Cash? County Needs Election Workers.

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