Within the Fresno County Democratic Party, even a volunteer job with a well-known political consultant can cause drama. The local party agreed to work Jason Carns — who has helped guide several local Democrats to election victory — to work on their voter database. But one member of the Central...
Janz Insists Chief Search Not Part of 2016 Mayor’s Race. Is That True?
When Andrew Janz formally announced his run for mayor last week, he said the city should halt its search for a new police chief. Jerry Dyer is scheduled to retire in October. Police chief is one of the most important positions in this city. The voters should decide who they...
First 2020 Dem Presidential Hopeful Schedules Fresno Visit
The 2020 Democratic primary race hits Fresno next month. Former Obama HUD secretary Julián Castro will speak at the Fresno County Democratic Party fund-raising dinner May 3. “We can promise young people that college doesn’t have to equal a future of crushing debt,” Castro said in a news release about...