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Selma color run returns after near cancellation
SELMA — Residents will splash downtown with color during the city’s annual 5K Run and Walk, which returns for a third consecutive year after nearly being canceled due to low registration. The annual event is a noncompetitive two lap race that invites friends and families to walk or...
Madera Tribune
Madera Unified honors Hall of Fame inductees
Madera Unified School District and the Madera Linkage Foundation honored two longtime district employees during the 2026 Student Champion Hall of Fame induction ceremony on October 22, at Madera South High School. Established in 2021, the Hall of Fame recognizes former employees whose dedication, leadership and service made a lasting...
The Fresno Bee
Retired officer, incumbent surges to lead in 3-candidate Clovis City Council race
Three candidates faced off Tuesday for the new northwestern District 5 seat in Clovis with the incumbent taking a lead that held through the night’s vaote tally updates. Incumbent Drew Bessinger, a retired police officer, led the group with 56.% of the expected vote after the first results came in about 8 p.m. In second place was Sarah Almond (22.6%), who owns a small solar sales company Candidate Des Haus, a legislation and policy director for an energy and engineering company, brought up third with 20.8% of the early returns. Bessinger said he believed the work he put into the campaign showed in the early results though he stopped short of declaring victory. “The numbers were indicative of the effort that I put into the re-election, and to the effort that I put into being a public servant for 50 years,” he said in a phone call. “I walked 100 miles putting door hangers out, talking to folks, and I think that pays dividends because people appreciate seeing people who serve them and those who want to serve them at their door.” He said he appreciated that both his competitors ran campaigns “citizens of Clovis can be proud of,” noting
The Fresno Bee
Annalisa Perea maintains strong lead over GOP candidate in Assembly District 31 race
Fresno City Councilmember Annalisa Perea held a strong lead late on election night in the race for California’s Assembly District 31 seat currently held by Joaquin Arambula. Returns showed almost 49,000 votes had been counted as of 11:45 p.m. in the race to represent the district, which covers the southern half of the city of Fresno, Sanger and Selma. Perea, a Democrat, held about 67.3% of the vote expected while Republican Jim Polsgrove, a retired engineering technician, held 32.7%. The gap between the candidates had not changed much since the night’s first returns. The Fresno Bee could not reach Perea on Tuesday night. Earlier in the night, Polsgrove, who attended at watch party in Old Town Clovis, said he wants to “give it more time” before making a decision on the race. Polsgrove added that he “knew it would be a rough race.” Late on Tuesday night, Polsgrove said it is still too early to call the race. “I don’t think we’ll see a big change tonight,” he said. “All I can say now is I’m disappointed in the early results.” Polsgrove added that those early results don’t match the level of support he saw while campaigning, but he is
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The Fresno Bee
State Center Community College District election night roundup. Terance Frazier in last
Now that the polls are closed, here’s a look at the ongoing vote tallies for the State Center Community College District trustee race. Magdalena Gomez, the incumbent first elected to represent Area 4 in 2018, ran unopposed. Here’s what the ballots show so far for the contested races as of around 11:50 p.m. Tuesday. Area 1 Incumbent Destiny Rodriguez is leading to represent Area 1 with 59.85% of the expected vote. Business owner Nicholas Salinas has 27.57% of the expected vote. Omair Javid, an insurance agent, has 11.41%. Area 5 As for Area 5, Marcos Osorio, an educator, is leading with 44.14% of the expected vote. Miguel Castaneda Sanchez, a sales associate and student, has 28.05% of the expected vote. Business developer Terance Frazier, husband of Assemblywoman Esmeralda Soria, is in last with 27.05% of the expected vote. In a police report filed last month, Allyson Osorio — Marcos Osorio’s sister — accused Frazier of peeking through his political opponent’s windows and rummaging through his mailbox. Frazier did not comment on the situation, while Marcos Osorio called it “disqualifying” behavior. Incumbent Rob Fuentes did not seek re-election and is running for Fresno City Council. Additional updates are slated to arrive
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Kathy Nesper appointed to Tulare City Council after councilman’s death
On Election Day , the Tulare City Council selected Kathleen (Kathy) Nesper to fill the city council seat that became vacant when Stephen C. Harrell died on Oct. 8. The city received seven applications, with two people ineligible because they didn't live in District 3. One applicant also withdrew their application, according to Tulare City Clerk Melissa Wilcox, who added that the eligible candidates were interviewed. In addition to Nesper, the other candidates were Ethel Shaver, Brady Brown and Marisa Gorzeman. All four attended the Nov. 3 city council meeting to respond to final questions before one would be appointed. Live: Updates as Tulare County votes in 2026 midterm election “I have an extremely strong worth ethic,” Nesper told council members. “I honor my commitments. I do what I’ve said I will do and on time. “I prepare very well,” she continued. “In preparing for tonight, I read back through all the agenda packets for the last three months, and some from as far back as a year ago, so I would be aware of what the council has been doing and what is coming down in the future.” After hearing from the four candidates, the city council talked about
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Porch pirate season in full swing as holidays approach, Clovis PD says
CLOVIS, Calif. (FOX26) — As folks begin to shop for the holidays, the time of year that more packages arrive at the doorsteps of Fresno County residents rolls around --- and thieves are on the prowl. For Fresno local Joanna Arzate, porch pirate season came early. On Sept. 17,...
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Fowler seeks to fill planning commission vacancy
FOWLER – Community members can now throw their hat in the ring for a chance to make decisions on future city developments. Until Nov. 25, residents of Fowler may submit an application to serve on the city’s planning commission. The city aims to fill one vacancy on the commission to get it operating back at full capacity with five members.
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If Clovis is "A Way of Life," what exactly does that mean?
Many Valley cities pride themselves on being home to a famous industry, resident or event. But one local town goes even further, laying claim to its own lifestyle. Today on KVPR’s Central Valley Roots, the Clovis “Way of Life,” and the person who coined the phrase. Clovis...
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Fresno's German Syndicate: The land speculators who sparked the Valley's growth
They were known as The German Syndicate. And in 1860s they placed a big bet on the land that would become Fresno. But just like today, sometimes big gambles pay off, and sometimes, those same empires collapse. The story of the investors who gave birth to Fresno, today on KVPR’s Central Valley Roots.