California

Asm. Soria Plans to Introduce Bill Preventing Registered Sex Offenders from Running for Public Office in California
Merced, CA (March 4, 2026) – Today, Assemblywoman Esmeralda Soria (D-Merced) has announced plans to introduce new legislation aimed at…
Gov. Gavin Newsom Backs Proposal to Set Minimum Age for Social Media Accounts
Merced, CA (February 20, 2026) -- Gov. Gavin Newsom is backing a legislative proposal that would establish a minimum age…
State High-Speed Rail CEO Takes Leave as Merced-to-Bakersfield Segment Moves Forward
Merced, CA (February 19, 2026) -- Ian Choudri, Chief Executive Officer of the California High-Speed Rail Authority, is on a…
Soria Introduces AB 2010 to Tackle California’s Growing Pet Overpopulation Crisis
Merced, CA (February 18, 2026) -- Tens of thousands of healthy cats and dogs are euthanized in California every year…
Merced City Councilmember Darin DuPont Announces Run for California State Senate
Los Banos, CA (February 13, 2026) — Merced City Councilmember Darin DuPont has announced his candidacy for California State Senate…
California Declared Drought-Free for First Time in More Than Two Decades
Los Banos, CA (January 9, 2026) — California is currently classified as free of drought conditions statewide, according to the…
Lifeguards help save Los Banos family’s dog swept away by rip current
San Diego, CA (December 8, 2025) — A black Labrador-retriever mix named Sadie was rescued off the San Diego coast…
“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…