TOP POLITICAL STORIES Local/Regional: Governor Brown declares state of emergency in Madera, Mariposa, and Tulare County abc30 Governor Jerry Brown has declared a state of emergency for Madera, Mariposa, and Tulare County due to the Railroad Fire, Pier Fire, Mission Fire, and Peak Fire. See also: · Governor Brown Declares State of Emergency in […]
TOP POLITICAL STORIES Local/Regional: Arpaio’s history is why some Republicans won’t attend Fresno GOP dinner The Fresno Bee Some Valley Republicans are voicing strong feelings about their party hosting “America’s toughest sheriff” Joe Arpaio of Arizona, and they’re staying away from the Sept. 29 fund-raising event. Valadao: Congress may rebuild DACA legally following […]
TOP POLITICAL STORIES Local/Regional: ‘A nerve-wracking time for many of us’ with DACA in jeopardy, undocumented say Fresno Bee Latino and Muslim speakers shared the mic during a Labor Day rally at Fresno’s Courthouse Park, calling attention to what they say are the two communities most targeted by the Trump administration. See also: […]
TOP POLITICAL STORIES Local/Regional: For the Golden State to be golden, all of it must be golden CalFWD Michael Tubbs is the first African-American mayor of Stockton, California, and the youngest mayor in American history of a city of more than 100,000 people. Before being elected mayor in November 2016, Tubbs served as a city […]
TOP POLITICAL STORIES Local/Regional: Visalia says no to “In God We Trust” in council chambers ABC30 The city of Fresno recently added the phrase to their council chambers. Besides being on their wall, it’s also Porterville’s official motto, as approved by voters in 2008. The non-profit of the same name also lists […]
TOP POLITICAL STORIES Local/Regional: Protesters gather outside Rep. Nune’s office in Clovis Fresno Bee Members of a national gay Asian immigrant group gathered Sunday in Old Town Clovis for a loud but peaceful protest at Rep. Devin Nunes’ office. Black Lives Matter banners greet Fresno California drivers The Fresno Bee Unitarian Universalist […]
TOP POLITICAL STORIES Local/Regional: DEADLINE EXTENDED/ $1,500 Scholarship / Maddy Legislative Intern Scholar Program The Maddy Institute We are looking for highly self-motivated, energetic and organized individuals who are interested in learning the dynamics of working in a legislative office while making an impact in their community. Fresno women organizing anti-white supremacy rally Fresno […]
TOP POLITICAL STORIES Local/Regional: Denham blasts white supremacists, but what he doesn’t say draws fire Modesto Bee Rep. Jeff Denham, R-Turlock, released a statement Wednesday denouncing groups that promote bigotry, appearing to direct his comments at a white nationalist leader from his own district. See also: · Rep. Jeff Denham’s newest challenger isn’t old enough to […]
TOP POLITICAL STORIES Local/Regional: California Lt. Gov. Newsom campaigns in Fresno The Fresno Bee In a cramped building in downtown Fresno that had many sweating and squirming uncomfortably in their chairs from the hot and stuffy conditions inside, Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom remained cool and calm Tuesday. See also: California Lieutenant Governor makes stop in Fresno ABC 30 California […]
TOP POLITICAL STORIES Local/Regional: Rising numbers of abused children suffer severe injuries in the Valley Fresno Bee The cases are not related, but all involve alleged violence against a child, and Valley child abuse experts say they are seeing more cases of children with severe injuries from physical abuse. Why more children are being physically […]
