campaigns and elections

What do you get when you combine an artist and a politico? A kickass ballot primer, that’s what.

Mayor Pro Tem Rob Zur Schmiede says he must take care of his brother.

A limited recount in the April 10 election has left Councilman Fernando Dutra with the lead, but his challenger’s supporters aren’t satisfied.

Re-elections, newcomers, and taxes. Oh my!

In November 2016, a group of felons at the Coalinga State Hospital helped tilt the outcome of a campaign to increase the city’s sales tax. Now, the city is suing to void the results of the election, which resulted in the termination of dozens of city employees.