Getting banned on Facebook may have been the best thing to happen to Fresno congressional candidate Elizabeth Heng's campaign. In the least, it has elevated a second Valley congressional race into the national spotlight. Heng, a Republican, hopes to unseat seven-term Democrat Jim Costa of Fresno in the 16th District...
Heng Claims Victory as Facebook Restores Banned Campaign Ad
(Update, 8/08/18: this story now includes a statement from Facebook). Days after accusing Facebook of removing her campaign ad, congressional candidate Elizabeth Heng is claiming victory over the social media giant. According to Heng’s campaign, Facebook removed an ad that featured the candidate's life story because of violent images from...
Minus McCarthy, Valley Lawmakers Seek Tariff Relief for Ag
President Donald Trump's trade war is unifying a large chunk of California's congressional delegation on behalf of farmers. But notably absent from the coalition is House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, who represents Kern County, one of California's and the nation's top agricultural producers. Valley Republicans David Valadao, Devin Nunes, and...
Fresno Imam Delivers House Invocation In Washington
Click here to view the full prayer. Imam Seyed Ali Ghazvini of Fresno isn’t the first Muslim religious leader to deliver the invocation on the House of Representatives floor. But, he is the latest. “I thank you God for leading me to this great nation,” Ghazvini prayed after an introduction...
GV Wire Podcast: Election Brings Tight Races and Surprises
The GV Wire Podcast debuts today with a clear-eyed analysis into the results of last week's hard-fought California primary. In most cases, the top two candidates who will face off in November have been determined, although the outcome is still too close to call in several others. The results...
Collusion? Bias? State Responds After Temperance Flat Vote.
Although never mentioned by name, Kristal Davis Fadtke became the villain in the eyes of a roomful of ticked-off politicians. Last Friday (May 4), a bipartisan group of Central Valley politicians lined up at the podium to let the world know how angry they were about the paltry funding...
Valadao, Costa, Denham Want Trump To Revise Tariffs
Eight California congressional representatives sent a bipartisan letter to the Trump administration Monday urging a second look at imposing tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. The reason for their concern is China's reaction to the administration's March 8 announcement of a 25% tariff on steel and a 10% tariff on...
Can You Reduce the Risk of a Mass School Shooting in Fresno?
The Parkland, Florida, mass school shooting that claimed 17 lives in February ignited student-led protests — including one at Fresno High School — as well as debate and concern nationwide. According to the latest Public Policy Institute of California poll, 73 percent of adults and 82 percent of public school...
Will Elizabeth Heng Reach Her Next Big Goal of Beating Jim Costa?
There's no question that Elizabeth Heng is an achiever. Raised in Fresno, the 33-year-old Republican — and former Capitol Hill staffer — seeks to replace Rep. Jim Costa (D-Fresno) in the 16th Congressional District seat. Heng is the daughter of refugees from Cambodia. She attended elementary, middle and high school...
The 2020 Mayoral Race Is On. Brand Cashes First Campaign Check.
The Fresno City Council changed the city’s campaign finance law March 8, removing time limits for candidates to start collecting contributions. While it was moot for the 2018 race, it impacts future races. Technically, the law begins April 8. But that hasn’t stopped Mayor Lee Brand from accepting his first donation for...