State Sen. Anna Caballero says she believes in COVID vaccines, but she is not sure about taking away parental consent for children to receive the shot. Last week, state Sens. Scott Wiener, D-San Francisco, and Richard Pan, D-Sacramento, announced SB 866, a bill that allows children 12 and up to...
Hurtado Will Run Against Caballero in Dem Battle Royale
State Sen. Melissa Hurtado, a Sanger Democrat, said on Wednesday that she will run for re-election in her home district, pitting her against Senate colleague Anna Caballero in the June 2022 primary. "For too long, Valley families hadn’t had the kind of leadership they deserved in the Senate and flipping...
City, County Will Get $175 Million in Fed COVID-19 Funds
The city of Fresno and Fresno County will receive a combined $175 million in federal funds to help combat COVID-19 through the CARES Act. The stimulus act set aside $150 billion for cities and counties with populations over 500,000. Also in Politics 101: Fresno City Council approves funding plan with...