The Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce is endorsing Congressman David Valadao of Hanford.He’s running for re-election in the 21st District. The U.S. Chamber joined in Tuesday’s announcement saying he understands the business community in a district hard-hit by recession. His opponent is Attorney Emilio Huerta who has been endorsed by numerous labor groups including the United Farm Workers, which his mother – Dolores Huerta – co-founded.

Sean Michael Lisle