16Oct

October 16, 2017

TOP POLITICAL STORIES​​​​​​​ Local/Regional Politics: Will Fulton Street revitalize downtown Fresno? Let’s talk about it Fresno Bee The three men standing on Fulton Street near the Dancing Waters fountain on a recent afternoon definitely weren’t from Fresno. See also: Open Road – The Return of Fulton Street in Downtown Fresno Abc30 Lonely at the top in […]

16Oct

Press Release – Republican Candidate for Governor John Cox in Fresno

“Maddy Associates Luncheon with Republican Candidate for Governor John Cox ”  On Tuesday, October 17th 2017, The Maddy Institute will be hosting Republican Candidate for Governor John Cox. Business and Community leaders have been invited to attend this private event at Piazza Del Pane in Fresno, CA. Media Attending media must RSVP to: Maria Jeans – The Maddy Institute (813) 389-9371 or mjeans@csufresno.edu For interviews AFTER the event please contact: […]

13Oct

October 13, 2017

TOP POLITICAL STORIES​​​​​​​  Local/Regional Politics: Bredefeld apologizes for remarks on NFL protests and race Fresno Bee After a nine-minute speech two weeks ago in which he criticized NFL athletes for kneeling during the national anthem, City Councilman Garry Bredefeld was confronted Thursday by a two-hour backlash over his remarks that Fresno’s African-American community described as […]

12Oct

October 12, 2017

Receive the Maddy Daily in your inbox every morning! To subscribe or unsubscribe please send an email to Program Coordinator at mjeans@csufresno.edu TOP POLITICAL STORIES​​​​​​​ Local/Regional Politics: WHAT’S UP WITH THAT: Why does the city prohibit microbreweries? Bakersfield Californian Q: Why did the city ever prohibit microbreweries in the downtown area? — Larry Miller A: Breweries have […]

11Oct

October 11, 2017

TOP POLITICAL STORIES​​​​​​​ State Politics: LA Mayor Garcetti could run for California governor Sacramento Bee Eric Garcetti, the mayor of Los Angeles, on Oct. 10, 2017 told the Sacramento Press Club that he is still thinking about running for governor in 2018. Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti plays coy on possible runs for governor, president […]

10Oct

October 10, 2017

TOP POLITICAL STORIES​​​​​​​ Local/Regional Politics:  Town hall called over opioid abuse in Fresno and Clovis The Fresno Bee Two doctors, the Fresno County District Attorney and a former opioid addict took on what they say is the growing problem of prescription painkiller addiction in Fresno County during a town hall meeting Monday night at The […]

09Oct

October 9, 2017

TOP POLITICAL STORIES​​​​​​​   Top Level: Stroke claims life of former Stanislaus County supervisor Nick Blom The Modesto Bee Nick Blom, who served as a Stanislaus County supervisor for 20 years, died Thursday following a stroke, his family said.   Anil Olivera installed as new Coarsegold postmaster Sierra Star Before a crowd of family and […]

06Oct

October 6, 2017

TOP POLITICAL STORIES​​​​​​​   Local/Regional Politics:   New assistant presiding judge selected for Kern County Superior Court bakersfield.com Judge Judith K. Dulcich has been unanimously selected as the next assistant presiding judge of Kern County Superior Court.    Stroke claims life of former Stanislaus County supervisor Nick Blom Modesto Bee Nick Blom, who served as […]

05Oct

October 5, 2017

TOP POLITICAL STORIES​​​​​​​ Local/Regional Politics: California Republicans (Denham and Valadao) who co-sponsored Democrats’ Dream Act not going to help force a vote LA Times California Reps. Jeff Denham and David Valadao co-sponsored Democrats’ legislative fix to address expiring protections for young immigrants, but they don’t plan to join the effort to force a vote on it. […]