California

“Big Beautiful Bill” fallout could be “devastating” to Valley health care, Assembly members say
Central Valley, CA (November 14, 2025) -- The chairwoman of the California State Assembly’s Health Committee said changes to the…
Sanger Councilmember Esmeralda Hurtado Enters 2026 Race for California State Senate District 14
LOS BANOS, CA (October 31, 2025) — Sanger City Councilmember Esmeralda Hurtado has announced her candidacy for California’s 14th State…
Matt Gaetz Appearance Draws Protests at “Save California” Rally in Merced
MERCED, CA (October 23, 2025) — The Republican Party of Merced County hosted a “Save California Rally” on Wednesday, October…
Millions Could Lose Food Benefits by November 1st. Here’s Where Los Banos Residents Can Turn
Los Banos, CA (October 24, 2025) — In a press release issued Thursday, Assemblymember Esmeralda Soria (D-Merced) warned that millions…
New poll shows most California voters say next governor should prioritize health care
A new poll reveals the urgency with which California residents view health care as an issue for the state’s 2026…
Verizon Outage Disrupts Service in Los Banos and Nationwide; AWS Cloud Failure Blamed
Los Banos, CA (October 20, 2025) -- In the early hours of Monday, October 20, 2025, customers of Verizon Wireless…
Merced Fair Elections Act Signed Into Law
LOS BANOS, CA (October 14, 2025) — Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Assemblywoman Esmeralda Soria’s Merced Fair Elections Act (AB…
Protecting Patients: The Story Behind California’s Medical Safety Chaperone Act
LOS BANOS, CA (October 14, 2025) — A law inspired in part by a Los Banos incident is now reshaping…
Assemblywoman Soria’s Housing Bill Package Signed into Law
SACRAMENTO, CA (October 10, 2025) – Assemblywoman Esmeralda Soria (D-Merced), released the following statement after Governor Newsom signed her Housing…