Government

Incumbent Caballero, challenger businessman and rabbi Shor face off in 14th Senate District race
In the new California 14th State Senate District incumbent, Democrat Senator Anna Caballero, who represents Los Banos in the current…
First-generation American, Fresno Councilwoman Soria runs for Assembly
Lifelong Valley resident running in newly drawn 27th District Instead of running for re-election, Fresno City Councilwoman Esmeralda Soria is trying…
Fourth-generation Valley farmer John Duarte runs for Congress
“To get America on the right track” A Valley native, born in Modesto, John Duarte is a fourth-generation farmer now…
Refugio LLamas seeks to continue career of service to country and community
One of the two candidates running for City Council District 2 is Refugio LLamas. He has been on the council only briefly…
Los Banos City Council adopts General Plan 2042, expands planning area
Keeps ag/rural land for migratory birds and from being rezoned industrial During their meeting Wednesday, Oct. 19, the Los Banos…
Ballot error discovered, corrected in Los Banos school board election
Instructions issued to identify correct ballot It was discovered last week that errors were made in vote-by-mail ballots in one…
LLamas defends decision to not appoint Llanez mayor of Los Banos
Praises the candidate, claims he’s “been consistent” “…Los Banos does not have an established procedure for filling a City Council/Elected…
Former Merced Co. Sheriff Mark Pazin running for Assembly to bring common sense to Sacramento
Former Merced County Sheriff Mark Pazin says he is running for State Assembly in the new District 27 to bring…
Merced County Farm Bureau endorses Rabbi Amnon Shor for Senate District 14
The Merced County Farm Bureau (MCFB) met with candidates vying to represent Merced County for Senate District 14 during the…