A new bill in congress is aimed at preventing the fungal disease valley fever that’s endemic to Central and Southern California. The so-called FORWARD Act , introduced by Bakersfield Congressman and House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, would establish a national valley fever working group and would award grants to entities …
Read More »Ivanka Trump, Kevin McCarthy Visit Fresno For GOP Fundraiser While Protesters Wait Outside
President Donald Trump’s eldest daughter, Ivanka Trump, joined Republican Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy in Fresno today. The invitation-only event drew protests, despite attempts to keep the location secret. Ivanka Trump and McCarthy were the guests of honor at a private luncheon for “Protect the House,” a group committed to keeping …
Read More »Politics Talk: Kevin McCarthy As House Speaker, Nunes, Janz, Redistricting And More
Will House Republicans warm up to Kevin McCarthy as he seeks to become the next Speaker of the House? Or will members of the “Freedom Caucus” stage their own fight for the spot? Why is Democratic congressional candidate Andrew Janz focusing on Clovis in his messaging to unseat incumbent Devin …
Read More »Kevin Mahogany Talks Jazz On Valley Edition
Kevin Mahogany has been called the standout male jazz singer of his generation. His rich baritone is equally at home singing romantic ballads or on uptempo bebop songs. With influences that range from Motown to Charlie Parker, he’s been one of the top jazz vocalists for the last three decades, …
Read More »Interview: How Did Kevin McCarthy Become Trump’s “Man In Congress?”
It’s hard to imagine two Republican leaders with more dramatically different political styles than Bakersfield’s Kevin McCarthy and Donald Trump. While McCarthy rose to his position as House Majority Leader thanks to a warm and affable public personality, Trump’s style has been anything but. Yet the two have a remarkably …
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