fresno elections 2008

Bob Montion, the former chief executive of the Tulare Local Healthcare District, isn't just being sued by the district -- he's a candidate for its board of directors. This week was the opening of the period for candidates to take... Tim Sheehan

Backers of a new new television ad denouncing further cuts in health care programs have decided to debut the ad in Fresno, of all places. Besides being the largest media market in the San Joaquin Valley, the Fresno area just... EJ Schultz

Former Fresno County District Attorney Ed Hunt confirmed Wednesday he has applied for the Madera County District Attorney job to be filled by appointment by the Madera Board of Supervisors. Hunt, 66, was District Attorney for 20 years and was... Paula Lloyd

Across the state and in Fresno County, it was a new record for those who voted by mail in the June 3 election. Statewide, 58.7% voted postally, a number that shattered the old record of 46.9% set in the June... John Ellis

Sen. Barack Obama has opened up a 24 point lead over Sen. John McCain in California, according to a new Field Poll of voters likely to cast ballots in November's presidential contest. Obama leads in every region of the state... EJ Schultz

About 40 young adults will try to encourage their peers to vote this fall by posting blogs on the Internet and hosting registration drives in their neighborhoods. The grass-roots, youth-driven outreach effort will target 18 to 24-year-olds in some of... Kerri Ginis

No matter where you live, State Sen. Dean Florez is on his way. California Democratic Party Chairman Art Torres on Monday named Florez as chairman of the party's “58-County Strategy" effort to "develop a strong, active and long-term Democratic base... EJ Schultz