Freitas, a national security consultant and former Green Beret, was expected to win against Democratic challenger and political newcomer Ann Ridgeway, a former juvenile probation officer and educator ...

Candidates in the crowded race to replace 4th District Sonoma County Supervisor Mike McGuire have scored a number of big endorsements in recent days as the campaign for the June 3 primary heats up. On ...

Freitas’ troubles began in late June when he discovered that neither he nor Bruce Kay of Locust Grove, the chair of the local Republican legislative district committee, had submitted required ...