SACRAMENTO — Millions of Californians have little or no choice when it comes to choosing a state legislator. In 24 of the 100 districts on the ballot, only candidates from one party are running. And in 15 of those districts, the incumbent lawmaker is unopposed and all but assured of...
Here Are Pictures of Janz Family's First Child
Fresno mayoral candidate Andrew Janz and his wife, Heather, welcomed a baby girl into the world Tuesday night. Wilhelmina Rose Janz was born at 9:41 p.m. She weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces, and measured 20 inches long. She is the couple's first child. As you can see from the pictures,...
When It Comes to Crazy Politics, Bakersfield Might Take the Cake
At times, Fresno politics can get a little wild and crazy — especially on social media. But Julie Solis, a progressive Democratic candidate challenging incumbent Republican Assemblyman Vince Fong in the 34th District, jumped the shark at Tuesday's Kern County Board of Supervisors meeting. Clean Energy, and What Did She...
Bloomberg: US Would Benefit From More, Not Fewer, Immigrants
PHOENIX — Presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg said Tuesday that the United States needs “an awful lot more immigrants rather than less.” On his second day campaigning for the Democratic nomination, the former New York City mayor contrasted his views on immigration with President Donald Trump’s restrictive policies and laid out...
Israel Heads Toward Unprecedented 3rd Election Within a Year
JERUSALEM — Israeli kingmaker politician Avigdor Lieberman on Wednesday refused to endorse a candidate for prime minister, blaming both the contenders engaged in a tense standoff that has paralyzed Israeli politics and pushing the country toward a likely third election in less than a year. Lieberman’s comments came ahead of...
Buttigieg Would Pick 1st Female for Veteran's Post
WASHINGTON — Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg says if elected he'd like to name a woman to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs for the first time as 2020 hopefuls take aim at President Donald Trump's record on stemming military suicide and helping female vets. On Veterans Day, several candidates...
California Justices Skeptical of Requiring Trump Tax Returns
SACRAMENTO — California Supreme Court justices seemed skeptical Wednesday of a state law requiring President Donald Trump to disclose his tax returns if he wants to be a candidate in the state's primary election next year. The justices wondered in a rapid-fire hour of questioning if the nation's first such...
Beto O'Rourke Announces He's Dropping 2020 Presidential Bid
WASHINGTON — Beto O'Rourke, the former Texas congressman, announced Friday that he was ending his Democratic presidential campaign, which failed to recapture the enthusiasm, interest and fundraising prowess of his 2018 Senate race. In an online post, O'Rourke said, "My service to the country will not be as a candidate...
Bernie Sanders Has Heart Procedure, Cancels Campaign Events
WASHINGTON — Bernie Sanders' campaign says the Democratic presidential candidate has had a heart procedure for a blocked artery. The Vermont senator is canceling events and appearances "until further notice." Sanders was scheduled to stop at Fresno City College on Thursday. The 78-year-old Sanders was in Las Vegas when, according...
Republican Closer to Joining Spouse as California Lawmaker
SACRAMENTO — A Republican candidate seeking to join her husband in California's Legislature will face off in a November special election against a Democratic opponent in a sprawling, Republican-leaning Northern California district. Democrat Elizabeth Betancourt had 39% of the vote to Republican Megan Dahle's 36% after Tuesday's special primary election...