Rep. Jim Costa and U.S. Sen. Diane Feinstein introduced the bipartisan Canal Conveyance Capacity Restoration Act on Thursday, a bill to authorize more than $653 million to restore the capacity of three San Joaquin Valley canals. Restoring these canals would improve California’s drought resilience and help farmers comply with limits on...
State Sen. Borgeas Urges U.S. to Stand With Armenian Republic in Conflict
Saying California is home to a vibrant Armenian community that is proud to condemn injustice, civil rights abuses and human rights violations, state Sen. Andreas Borgeas (R- Fresno) sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo urging the United States to stand with the Republic of Artsakh and preserve...
Bipartisan Drumbeat Grows for Newsom to Delay Law Hurting ‘Millennials, Communities of Color’
A growing number of California legislators have asked Gov. Gavin Newsom to delay the implementation of a law that critics say will drive up home prices and discriminates against the poor and people of color. The opposition to Senate Bill 743 is bipartisan and includes Senators and Assemblymembers from all...
Hurtado’s Bill Aims To Reduce Suicide in California
When Brandy Lidbeck was 10 years old, her mom killed herself. "It was incredibly devastating," said Lidbeck, the program coordinator for Survivors of Suicide Loss. For years, Lidbeck felt alone, ashamed and embarrassed. She constantly wondered if she bore any responsibility. "You are always questioning what if I did this or what if...