In what could be a tight state Assembly race, two political veterans are running to represent parts of Merced, Madera and Fresno counties in Sacramento. For months, Esmeralda Soria and Mark Pazin have been touting endorsements, raising money, and airing ads on TV in the 27th Assembly District election....
Pence Returns to Valley Monday to Campaign for Valadao
When then-Vice President Mike Pence visited near Lemoore in July 2019, it wasn't an official campaign event for David Valadao. But, it was close. Pence, in town to push the Trump administration's agricultural policy, introduced Valadao to the audience. At the time, Valadao was between congressional terms. Monday morning,...
State AG Bonta Tells Fresno to Halt Southwest Industrial Rezone
State Attorney General Rob Bonta told Fresno officials to halt their plans to rezone an industrial site in a southwest neighborhood because of concerns about negative environmental effects on a marginalized community. “Southwest Fresno contains some of the most over-burdened and under-invested environmental justice communities in all of California,” Bonta...
Supervisors Tell Feds: Squaw Valley Wants to Keep Its Name
An unscientific survey conducted by Fresno County Supervisor Nathan Magsig's office indicates that 87% of Squaw Valley households prefer keeping the town's name. However, much to the ire of many town residents, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed AB 2022 on Sept. 23 requiring the removal of geographic features and place...
With Eyes of Nation Watching, Salas Ducks Out of TV Debate vs. Valadao
A debate was supposed to take place tonight for one of the most watched and important congressional races in the nation. But, one candidate pulled out because his opponent said mean things about him in a TV ad. Rep. David Valadao, R-Hanford, and Assemblyman Rudy Salas, D-Bakersfield, were scheduled...
Hunt for Selma’s Jolissa Fuentes Ends With Discovery of Her Body
Law enforcement leaders say that the body of a missing 22-year-old Selma woman, Jolissa Fuentes, was recovered Monday evening near Pine Flat Lake. Fresno County Sheriff Margaret Mims and Selma Police Chief Rudy Alcaraz made the announcement at a Tuesday morning news conference. #jolissafuentes | has been found deceased....
Oh Baby! Sang Family Donates $2.5M to Upgrade Newborn Care at CRMC
Thanks to a $2.5 million gift from a family of pediatricians, the birthing experience will be enhanced for mothers and their newborns at Community Regional Medical Center. The hospital's parent company announced on Monday morning the donation from the Sang family in honor of Dr. New Sang’s mother, Dr....
Why McCarthy’s Vow to Ax New IRS Auditors and Agents Could Backfire
Is Republican Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy promising voters something that he can't deliver? In a bid to energize the GOP base ahead of the November mid-terms, the Bakersfield congressman says the first bill a new Republican majority would pass if it wins control of the House will be one...
Tight Poll Gives Maher Reason for Optimism, but Costa Confident of Victory
A new poll indicates that Kingsburg businessman Michael Maher has tightened the race against incumbent Rep. Jim Costa, D-Fresno, in California's 21st District. A Trafalgar Group poll of 515 likely voters shows a virtual tie — Costa at 44.2% to Republican Maher's 43.8%. Twelve percent are undecided in a...
Brother of Merced Family Murder Suspect Arrested for Conspiracy
The Merced County Sheriff's Office said in a Facebook post on Friday morning that it had arrested Alberto Salgado, the brother of Jesus Manuel Salgado who is suspected of kidnapping and murdering Aroohi Dheri, Jasleen Kaur, Jasdeep Singh, and Amandeep Singh. Alberto Salgado, 41, was arrested Thursday night for...