Billionaire Tom Steyer acts like a man planning to run for president in 2020. The Democratic political activist was in Fresno Thursday (Dec. 13). He met with local elected officials like incoming congressman TJ Cox (D-Fresno) and state Senator Melissa Hurtado (D-Sanger). He also held a public roundtable/town hall in...
Pelosi Gives Trump an Earful, Questions ‘Manhood’ in Private
WASHINGTON — In public, Nancy Pelosi lectured Donald Trump on the Constitution and wagged a finger at him for characterizing her "strength." In private, she questioned his "manhood" — and her disdain for him became public, again, anyway. "It's like a manhood thing for him. As if manhood could ever...
China Promises Action on US Trade Deal but Gives No Details
BEIJING — China issued an upbeat but vague promise Wednesday to carry out a tariff cease-fire with Washington but gave no details that might dispel confusion about what Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump agreed to in Argentina. China has yet to confirm Trump's claim that Beijing committed to cut...
Walters: School Reformers Lose Big, so Now What?
Donald Trump and his Republican Party were obviously big losers in this month’s California election. But so was a loose confederation of civil rights, public school reform and charter school advocates, most of whose leaders are Democrats. The reformers, at times dubbed the “Equity Coalition,” pumped many millions of dollars...
How Will Newsom Lead California? He Explains.
In this 6-minute preview of his plans for California, Gov-elect Gavin Newsom explains why he's a risk-taker and how he plans to fix what ails the state. In the video interview above, Newsom talks about how he will lead California. He covers healthcare, his relationship with President Donald Trump, climate...
Record 42 Latinos to Serve in Congress; 1 Race Undecided
WASHINGTON — More Latinos will serve in Congress next year than ever before — at least 42, with one House race to be decided. With Latinos reaching an unprecedented level of representation on Capitol Hill, The Associated Press was able to document that 34 percent of Hispanics voters approve of how Donald...
Mitt Romney Wins. Heads to the Senate for Utah.
Former Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney has handily won a U.S. Senate seat in his adopted home state of Utah after a campaign where he backed off his once-fierce criticism of Donald Trump. Romney clinched the win Tuesday as he defeated Democrat Jenny Wilson, a member of the Salt Lake...
If GOP Holds House, Valley Could Be National Power Center
The odds are long, likely approaching those of winning the Mega Millions lottery. But heading into Tuesday's election, here's something for San Joaquin Valley voters to contemplate. If the Republicans retain control of the House of Representatives, the Valley could receive billions of dollars in funding for water and transportation...
Path to Power: House Races to Watch on Election Night
WASHINGTON — The path to power in the House runs through a few dozen districts in Tuesday's election, with Republicans defending their majority and Democrats looking to gain 23 seats they would need to win control. After the first polls close in the Eastern United States, the tallies will start...
Kings County Supervisors Talk Water With Trump
Two Kings County supervisors spoke with the president at a Washington event on Tuesday (Oct. 24). During a State Leadership Event Day meeting at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, President Donald Trump talked about California water. That’s when he noticed two men in the crowd. “You people are nodding like...