SACRAMENTO — More than 5 million independent voters, called “no party preference” in California, are eligible to vote in the March 3 presidential primary. Here's what you need to know: Who Can They Vote For? The Democratic, Libertarian, and American Independent parties allow California voters without a party to vote...
Padilla on Census, Voter Fraud, and His Future
Secretary of State Alex Padilla is a busy man. Not only is he responsible for running a statewide election in less than 90 days, he is also leading California's census count effort. Padilla, in the middle of his second term as secretary of state, recently visited Fresno, chairing a day-long...
Free College Tuition? Learn More at State Center's 'Extreme Registration'
If you're a first-time, full-time community college student who doesn't qualify for California's tuition waiver for low-income students, you could still get some help with tuition or other college costs. State Center Community College District employees can supply information about how to get money from the California College Promise program...
Fresno Unified Schools Open for Evening Registration Aug. 6
Need to register your child in a Fresno Unified school for the 2019-20 school year? There's still time, and the district is making it a little easier for working parents. Fresno Unified schools will be open for evening registration from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 6. Parents also can...
Warren Struggles to Move Past Native American Heritage Flap
WASHINGTON — Sen. Elizabeth Warren is on the verge of launching a presidential campaign that should be all about her vision for the future. But first she has to explain her past. For the second time in two weeks, the Massachusetts Democrat apologized Wednesday for claiming Native American identity on...