Community leaders and groups had much to say about Monday's announcement by Fresno Mayor Lee Brand that he will not seek re-election in 2020: “During his time as a council member and as Mayor, Lee Brand has been a great friend to the Fresno business community. The effect of his...
US Economy Grew at Strong 3.2% Rate in First Quarter
WASHINGTON — The U.S. economy grew at a solid 3.2% annual rate in the first three months of the year, a far better outcome than expected, overcoming a host of headwinds including global weakness, rising trade tensions and a partial government shutdown. The advance in the gross domestic product, the...
Biden Launches 2020 Bid Warning 'Soul' of America at Stake
WASHINGTON — Former Vice President Joe Biden formally joined the crowded Democratic presidential contest on Thursday, declaring the "soul of this nation" at stake if President Donald Trump wins re-election. In a video posted on Twitter, Biden focused on the 2017 deadly clash between white supremacists and counter protesters in Charlottesville,...
SBA Boss Linda McMahon Exits to Help Trump 2020
PALM BEACH — The head of the Small Business Administration, Linda McMahon, is stepping down from the role and will help President Donald Trump's re-election effort, he said Friday. Trump announced McMahon's plans from his Palm Beach estate. Sitting next to the former wrestling executive and Republican donor, Trump said...
Republicans Start to Worry About Trump Re-Election
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's intensifying legal troubles are unnerving some of his fellow Republicans. Despite his brash stance, they believe the turmoil has left him increasingly vulnerable as he gears up for what is sure to be a nasty fight for re-election. Trump, ever confident of his ability to...
New Central Unified Trustees Focus on Creating Stability
The Central Unified School Board will feature three new faces at Tuesday's meeting, all of whom have no plans on changing superintendents. "As a school board, we are going to make sure the community's concerns, demands, and goals are front and foremost on his agenda," Area 7 Trustee-elect Naindeep Singh...
Kelly Expected to Depart White House Amid Trump Shake-up
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump inched closer to his long-teased major White House shake-up Friday, gearing up for the twin challenges of battling for re-election and dealing with the Democrats' investigations once they take control of the House. The biggest piece of the shifting picture: Chief of Staff John Kelly's...
Nunes Easily Defeats Janz in CA 22 Race
Voters gave Devin Nunes another term in Washington. In the race that saw candidates raise the most money out of any congressional race in the country, Nunes won an eighth term to congress, defeating Democrat Andrew Janz in District 22. Nunes garnered 56% of the district wide votes for the areas...
Cruz Fends Off O’Rourke in Texas Senate Race
EL PASO, Texas — Sen. Ted Cruz fended off a spirited underdog challenge from Democrat Beto O'Rourke to win re-election on Tuesday in a Texas race that once seemed like a cakewalk but needed a late boost from President Donald Trump to help push the incumbent over the top. Cruz...