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The Fresno Bee
Soria holds large lead in race for CA Senate district covering large part of Fresno
State Assemblymember Esmeralda Soria is maintained a large lead on election night in the race for the California Senate’s District 14 seat currently held by Anna Caballero. Returns showed more than 110,000 votes had been counted as of 11:29 p.m. in the race to represent the district, which covers the southern half of the city of Fresno, the west side of Fresno County and also large parts of Madera and Merced counties. Soria, a Democrat, held about 64.1% of the expected vote while Republican Darin Dupont, an attorney and Merced City Council member, held 35.9%. Soria’s lead had widened slightly since the night’s first returns. She told The Fresno Bee that Tuesday’s numbers show “there is resounding support” for her campaign. “We’ve been working very hard over the last four years in the State Assembly,” said Soria, who attended a watch party in the Fresno High neighborhood. “We’ve demonstrated that we can deliver real, tangible results, like opening a hospital, delivering relief for families in Planada, bringing money for our immigrant community.” Earlier in the night, Dupont told The Bee it was still too early to call the race. “There’s still a lot of votes to be tallied in this
themercedfocus.org
Democrats Pacheco, Soria declare victory in Merced-area state Assembly and Senate seats
Democrats Esmeralda Soria and Brian Pacheco declared victory Tuesday night in their respective races for Merced-area seats in the California state Legislature. If current results hold, Pacheco will assume Soria’s District 27 seat in the state Assembly, while Soria will succeed outgoing Democrat Anna Caballero in state Senate District 14.
sjvsun.com
Fowler Councilmember Gill faces query over confronting owner of troublesome property
A Fowler City Councilmember is facing questions for an confronting the owner of a group home that has been causing issues for residents without the prior backing of the rest of the council. Mayor Pro Tem Amarjeet Gill met with the property owner and claimed victory in a flyer she...
ggbmagazine.com
North Fork Casino Stays Open as Judge Rejects Chukchansi Tribe’s Emergency Bid
Construction officially began in 2024, with a reported $725 million price tag. A federal judge in Fresno has refused to grant Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians an order that would have forced North Fork Mono Casino to pause operations. This will leave the new Madera property open while the dispute moves towards the Ninth Circuit.
The Fresno Bee
Fresno road to close for three weeks next month. Here are recommended workarounds
North Avenue from Cedar Avenue to Highway 99 will close to traffic for the first three weeks of November, the City of Fresno announced Thursday. The closure will be in place 24/7 for sewer main rehabilitation beginning Nov. 2 and is expected to continue through Nov. 20. Traffic will detour to Central Avenue. Additional closures will follow as construction progresses, and driver should expect delays in the area, the city said in a press release Thursday. Drivers traveling on southbound Highway 99 are recommended by the city to use Jensen or Central Avenue for destinations east of Highway 99. Drivers on northbound Highway 99 are recommended to use Central or Jensen for destinations west of Highway 99. The Cedar and North Avenue exit may still be used for destinations east of the 99. “Drivers are encouraged to plan ahead, use alternate routes or expect delays. Schedule is pending weather or unforeseen delays,” the release said.
fresnoalliance.com
Where a Juvenile Hall Once Stood, Area 1 Candidates Make Their Case
On October 10, I went to Farber Educational Campus with a recorder in my handbag and a bit of election season cynicism. Many election forums can seem similar. This location is far from typical. Farber, Fresno Unified’s roughly $65 million alternative education campus, sits on the former Fresno County Juvenile Hall, which closed in 2006 and was torn down in 2019. Walking in, I felt that this space had not yet completely forgotten its past. Somewhere under the brand-new paint and career pathway banners this old land still seemed to be listening, wondering what the grownups would say about kids now. On the other hand, I also saw a monument to progress. Ever since I was a teenager, I have advocated against the school-to-prison pipeline, and this was a visceral representation of my goals, especially since the demolition lined up with my own senior year of high school.