GOP presidential candidate Karger brings low-key campaign to Fresno

Fred Karger remembers when the downtown Holiday Inn was a Hilton and a major campaign gathering spot for politicians visiting Fresno. Karger has a long history of political work, dating back to the late 1970s with George Deukmejian, who would...read more »

Valadao reaches top level in Republican "Young Guns" program

For months, local Republicans have been insisting that they'll take the new 21st Congressional District on the Valley's west side. Now, it appears, the National Republican Congressional Committee agrees. The NRCC this week named its first group of "Young Guns"...read more »

PAC backing Frank Bigelow's Assembly bid collects more cash

Money keeps getting pumped into an independent political effort to assist Madera County Supervisor Frank Bigelow in his quest to win the 5th District seat in the state Assembly. In mid-April, the Mother Lode Taxpayers Association Political Action Committee For...read more »