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These are official agencies' meeting pages. Follow the links to confirm current agendas, dates, notices and meeting changes. Last source review: 2026-10-19.Direct government links are available above. Automatic document feeds will appear here after the issuing agency's supported source is verified; an unverified schedule will never be invented.
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Fresno County Election Guide
Read about governor candidates, statewide contests, all 14 statewide propositions, and where to find the official address-specific local ballot for Fresno County.
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California Governor Election — November 3, 2026
Two candidates are certified for the statewide gubernatorial contest. Explore both independent profiles, including their careers, policy proposals and the unresolved questions. These statewide articles are not local reporting from Fresno.
Xavier Becerra for California Governor in 2026: Record, Plans and Policy Questions
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California Campaign Signs: What's Legal in Fresno County?
Political yard signs, roadside billboards and campaign posters follow different rules depending on who owns the land and where the sign stands. Read California58's independently sourced 2026 guide to Caltrans restrictions, the 100-foot electioneering rule, homeowners and tenants, sponsor disclosures and post-election removal. Your city or unincorporated county may have separate deadlines.
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October 22 Fresno County flash flood warning covered Five Points and Cantua Creek until 6:15 p.m. At 6:05 p.m., NWS said heavy rain had ended and the alert…
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A small selection from the California58 statewide newsroom for context. These are not represented as locally reported stories for Fresno. Our community edition prioritizes its own reporting, public services and local history.