City Councilmember Miguel Arias has renewed his concerns about a Fresno police officer's alleged affiliation with a hate group. Social media watchdogs spotted the off-duty officer, Rick Fitzgerald, at a Tower Theatre protest last Sunday and tied him to other protests where he appeared to wear Proud Boys garb. The...
Does Swearengin Want Spot in Newsom Cabinet? Watch Answer.
After arranging a 60-person roundtable with Gov.-elect Gavin Newsom, is Ashley Swearengin interesting in working in his administration? “I am not. I am very happy with the work I’m doing at the Central Valley Community Foundation," Swearengin said. "I love being able to continue to make the Valley better. But...
Voting Machine Error Found. Salas Now Leads Assembly Primary.
A glitch in a Kings County voting machine changed an Assembly primary. Until certified results came out today (June 26), Justin Mendes led incumbent Rudy Salas Jr. in the District 32 race covering Kings and Kern counties. After election night, Mendes, a Republican Hanford city councilman, led Democrat Salas 52%-48%....
South Valley Assembly Seat Prime for Flipping
Republicans should be optimistic about flipping a state Assembly seat representing Kings and Kern counties. Assembly District 32 might be the Republicans' best chance to turn a blue seat red come November. Republican Justin Mendes, a Hanford councilman, is celebrating after garnering a primary win over Democratic incumbent Rudy Salas...