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GOP mayor stands against ICE, monitors agents in west Fresno County. ‘Shame on them’
23+ hour, 16+ min ago (744+ words) Mendota Mayor Víctor Martínez spent Wednesday morning posting social media updates on the whereabouts of suspected ICE vehicles as they drove around the small city known for its immigrant farmworker population. Martínez, a Republican since 2024, says he’s been monitoring potential…...
Postal Service may look into report that candidate snooped in mailbox at rival’s Fresno home
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (806+ words) The U.S. Postal Service may now be investigating an accusation that Terance Frazier, a local developer and candidate for a Community College board seat, rifled though the mailbox of his political opponent and peered through the windows at his Fresno house....
Did Facebook campaign ad darken Fresno council candidate’s skin? He calls it ‘racist’
6+ day, 2+ hour ago (707+ words) The ad from PowerCA Action, through CA Youth Power PAC, pictures the District 7 candidate with a thought bubble that reads, “Thank you for the campaign money,” alongside a PG&E logo. The tagline says, “Nav Gurm isn’t one of us....
Fact check: Where Fresno County D1 supervisor candidates stand on SEDA plans
6+ day, 10+ hour ago (435+ words) ISSUE | SEDA, Southeast Development Area: A southeastern growth plan that has been repeatedly met by opposition in Fresno leaked into a Fresno County debate on Monday despite the candidates not being able to formally vote on it. The Southeast Development…...
Your guide to the Fresno City Council District 1 general election race
1+ week, 2+ day ago (1105+ words) The race to succeed Fresno Councilmember Annalisa Perea for the seat that represents parts of Tower District and areas west of Highway 99 has been one of the city’s most turbulent. Perea, a Democrat, opted to run for the Assembly District…...
‘Stupid.’ ‘Terrible.’ Fresno officials, Friends of Library hate the idea of privatization
1+ week, 2+ day ago (556+ words) A Fresno City Council member says he will ask his colleagues to support a resolution to keep the Fresno County Library public as county officials have said they’ll examine privatization. The Board of Supervisors is expected to see a report…...
Fact check: Where Fresno County D1 supervisor candidates stand on data centers, water use
1+ week, 5+ day ago (334+ words) Reality Check is a Fresno Bee series holding those in power to account and shining a light on their decisions. Have a tip? Email [email protected]. ISSUE | Data centers in the county: Data centers connected to artificial intelligence and big tech…...
Fact check: Where Fresno County D1 candidates stand on privatizing libraries
1+ week, 5+ day ago (550+ words) Reality Check is a Fresno Bee series holding those in power to account and shining a light on their decisions. Have a tip? Email [email protected]. ISSUE | PRIVATIZING THE LIBRARY: Fresno County’s top administrator has been looking into the pros and…...
New money pours into Fresno City Council races. Who’s funding the candidates?
1+ week, 6+ day ago (530+ words) A fresh batch of campaign finance reports have been filed for candidates running for Fresno City Council in Districts 1, 3 and 7. Candidates have just five weeks left to pitch themselves to voters ahead of the Nov. 3 General Election. Vote by mail…...
Bredefeld addresses Fresno County achievements after viral State of the County video draws attention
1+ week, 6+ day ago (40+ words) Fresno County Chair Garry Bredefeld highlighted public safety, community service and county progress during his State of the County address. Fresno County Chair Garry Bredefeld highlighted public safety, community service and county progress during his State of the County address....