Congressman Tom McClintock will run for re-election in a district that includes north Fresno. A source close to his campaign told GV Wire that McClintock, R-Elk Grove, will run for an eighth term in Congressional District 5. The newly drawn district includes all or parts of El Dorado, Amador,...
Two Valley Men Still in Court One Year After Capitol Riot
The case against two Central Valley men accused of participating in the Jan. 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol continues in federal court. Benjamin Martin was arrested last September by federal authorities and faces six charges for his role in the attacks. The charges range from trespassing to obstructing...
Are Fresno Residents Safe? Here’s What 2021 Crime Stats Reveal
One of the biggest debates in Fresno and other California cities again is about public safety. Are we safe in our homes or not? What about when we go out to shop? And, are California's criminal-justice reforms, putting us in danger? The answer is complicated, and not easily explained in...
Soria Explores Leaving Fresno City Council to Run for State Senate
A new year could mean a new election for termed-out Fresno City Councilwoman Esmeralda Soria. Multiple sources tell Politics 101 she is exploring a run for state Senate District 16, which covers Kings County and parts of Tulare and Kern counties. The same sources say she spoke with south...
Nunes Officially Exits Congress, Sticks Fresno County With Potential $1.3M Election Tab
Congressman Devin Nunes officially resigned from Congress on Saturday. In his letter addressed to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, the Tulare Republican said he informed Gov. Gavin Newsom that he was leaving at the end of the day on Saturday. "It has been the honor of my life...
Exclusive: Why Sen. Hurtado Is Risking Her Political Career to Stay in Sanger
Hours after making a tough decision on her political career, the stress and strain of Melissa Hurtado's voice were evident. In her bid for re-election to the state Senate, Hurtado will run against a fellow Democratic senator. This week, both Hurtado and Anna Caballero, D-Salinas, announced Senate District 14...
These Images Tell the Story of Fresno in 2021
As the rollercoaster of 2021 winds to the loading dock of 2022, here's a look back at the top compelling images taken by GV Wire.
Fresno Residents Must Learn a New Way to Throw Out the Trash in 2022
To start the new year, families and businesses will have to learn to make more conscious decisions when dumping the trash. In tune with California's larger 2030 climate change goals, Senate Bill 1383 will require approximately 540 jurisdictions in the state to provide organic waste collection services to all...
These Are the Stories that Rocked Local Politics in 2021
A Central Valley congressman says he is leaving. A new mayor enters City Hall in the middle of a pandemic. Fresno has a rocky road rolling out joints. Politics are always local. From spats to survival, Politics 101 looks at the Top 10 local political stories of the year....
Fellow Dem Targets Hurtado’s District for State Senate Reelection Bid
Anna Caballero announced she will run for reelection to the state Senate in a district that could pit her against another Senate Democrat. “I have represented Merced, Madera and Fresno counties since my election to the California State Senate in 2018. In 2022, I will ask the voters to allow...