California
Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux is dropping out of the race for Kevin McCarthy’s old congressional seat and endorsing his opponent, Rep. Vince Fong
July 1, 2024
Movies
Jon Cryer and Andrew McCarthy of the so-called Brat Pack discuss their years-long animosity during a reunion at the release of McCarthy’s ‘Brats’ documentary.
June 10, 2024
How Kevin McCarthy is influencing this congressional race — without being on the ballot
May 21, 2024
Politics
Rep. Kevin McCarthy resigned from Congress last year after being voted out as House speaker. But McCarthy’s political influence is still a major factor in the race to succeed him.
May 20, 2024
In the race to replace former Rep. Kevin McCarthy in Congress, San Joaquin Valley voters chose Vince Fong, a state assemblyman endorsed by McCarthy and Donald Trump.
Kevin McCarthy, the former Republican House speaker from Bakersfield, predicted former President Trump’s selection of a running mate will be like ‘The Apprentice.’
May 7, 2024
Letters to the Editor
Readers weigh in on conservative activists’ plan to remake the federal government if Republicans win in November.
July 5, 2024
Freed of responsibilities as speaker, the Bakersfield Republican can devote himself to what’s long been his forte: campaigns and elections. Payback is part of his agenda.
April 21, 2024
Entertainment & Arts
Barbra Streisand’s ‘Ozempic’ comment to Melissa McCarthy on Monday garnered mixed reaction on social media. ‘I think she thought this was a DM?’ wrote one X user.
April 30, 2024
Opinion
Standing on principle can exact a high price. I wonder if the “Mandalorian” actor regrets trading her career for inane social media posts?
Feb. 11, 2024