Last October, many in the Fresno community celebrated. A rendering plant that had long been a subject of scorn in southwest Fresno would move to a new location. The city had an agreement with Darling Ingredients to relocate. Neighbors of the plant, who put up with foul odors and air...
Newsom’s Support Drops in PPIC Poll. Should He Be Worried?
Over the next few weeks, we will learn a lot about the power of political televisions ads. Thus far, the race to pick Gov. Jerry Brown's successor is a snoozer. Going forward, all of the serious candidates must focus their resources on stirring voter passion. So expect to see a...
Cox Talks Immigration Fixes & Clark Shooting in Fresno Stop
Republican gubernatorial candidate John Cox dropped in Fresno on Tuesday (April 3), praising cities and counties that have fought back against California’s sanctuary state law (SB 54). “The passage of this sanctuary state — and the enforcement of it — has resulted in Californians feeling less safe,” Cox said. “(The)...
Poll Shocker: Republican Could Face Newsom in Governor Showdown
A poll released at 9 o'clock Wednesday night shows that an anticipated all-Democrat showdown to determine Gov. Jerry Brown's successor might not materialize. San Diego businessman John Cox, a Republican, is gaining traction with voters, according to the latest survey of likely June primary voters conducted by the nonpartisan Public...
Who Will Be Next Governor? Villaraigosa Cuts Newsom's Poll Lead
Though it's still early and nearly one-quarter of voters have yet to form opinions on the race, it appears that Democrats Gavin Newsom and Antonio Villaraigosa will duke it out to become California's next governor. The two Democrats are running a close race among likely voters in the gubernatorial primary,...
Who Will Be Next Governor? Villaraigosa Cuts Newsom's Poll Lead
Though it's still early and nearly one-quarter of voters have yet to form opinions on the race, it appears that Democrats Gavin Newsom and Antonio Villaraigosa will duke it out to become California's next governor. The two Democrats are running a close race among likely voters in the gubernatorial primary,...