The Fresno City Council has a tentative emergency meeting today at 1:30 p.m. to discuss the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a news release from Council President Miguel Arias, the council will discuss declaring a state of emergency and an anti-price gouging ordiance. As of time of publication, no agenda has...
Nunes Says Dine Out. Local Health Official Says It's OK.
Should restaurants be avoided during the COVID-19 outbreak? Congressman Devin Nunes (R-Tulare) says it's OK to dine out. And, Fresno County's top public health official agrees. Both said so with the caveat that dining out should be done in good health. Dr. Rais Vohra, the county's interim health officer, added...
Cox and Valadao Will Do It All Over Again in November
Former Congressman David Valadao was the top vote-getter in Tuesday's 21st District primary and again will go toe-to-toe against Democrat Rep. TJ Cox in the November run-off. With 100% of precincts reporting at least partial vote counts as of 9:07 a.m. Wednesday, Valadao had captured 53.1% of the electorate while...
Valadao Makes Strong Showing for Cox Rematch; Nunes Will Face Arballo.
As expected, Rep. TJ Cox, D-Fresno, appears headed for a rematch with Republican David Valadao, the former congressman he upset in a tight 2018 contest. In returns from Tuesday night, Valadao was leading Cox in the 21st Congressional District race, 56% to 34%. Nearly 36% of precincts had reported. The...
Will Devin Nunes' Next Lawsuit Be Against Me?
What journalist has the most influence over Valley congressman Devin Nunes? Excuse me for saying so, but I have to be near the top of the list. Let me present my case. Who can cause temporary deafness on the ranking member of the House intelligence committee? Who can dictate the...
Trump's 'Big Voice' in the Valley: Reelection, Water on Agenda
President Donald Trump makes his first visit to the San Joaquin Valley on Wednesday since taking office in 2017. Water is the topic, and farmers are expected to pack the audience in Bakersfield. In Washington, D.C., Trump said Tuesday that he's ready to use his “big voice” to bolster Republicans' 2020...
Nunes, Costa Have Big Fundraising Edges. Cox vs. Valadao Is Tight.
Incumbents in two of the three congressional races in the central San Joaquin Valley have substantial fundraising advantages. The third race, meanwhile, is a virtual tie. Congressional campaign fundraising figures are in for 2019 from the Federal Election Commission. Jim Costa (D-Fresno) and Devin Nunes (R-Tulare) are up big in...
Nunes Going Super. Buys TV Time for Sunday's Game.
Devin Nunes will join Donald Trump and Michael Bloomberg at the Super Bowl. At least on the tube. The Republican congressman from Tulare County won't necessarily be in Miami Gardens on Sunday. But, he will be on TV. Like the presidential candidates, Nunes bought a 30-second ad that will air...
Dyer and Janz Go Toe-to-Toe in Hard-Hitting Forum
Fresno's leading candidates for mayor hammered on their campaign themes — and sometimes on each other — at a televised forum Tuesday evening that covered a variety of topics, including homelessness, marijuana dispensaries, and facing up to mistakes. Listen to this article: Jerry Dyer emphasized his long experience as...
Free Rides for 3 Assemblymen, and Wild Cards in House Race
Fresno Republican Assemblyman Jim Patterson is unchallenged on the March ballot. So are Republican Assemblyman Frank Bigelow of O'Neals, and Democratic Assemblyman Adam Gray of Merced. But in a Valley congressional race that is expected to be highly competitive, two mavericks — a father and son from outside the region...