A move by L.A. County Supervisors to strictly enforce vaccine mandates in Sheriff’s deputies might be a loss for Los Angeles but a gain for the San Joaquin Valley in a hyper-competitive recruiting market.
Lawmakers, CSU board eye probes into Castro’s handling of harassment complaints
California lawmakers called for a probe into Castro’s handling of sex harassment complaints. One top lawmaker wanted to go further and probe his management of Fresno State.
Single-payer plan comes up short on votes as political liabilities stack up for Calif. Dems
The move to pull the bill in the face of a do-or-die Monday deadline was aimed at “providing cover” for California Democratic lawmakers facing tough prospects in 2022, California’s nurses union said.
Salas dodges on $1.75tril Build Back Better, voting rights bills. Radio host fumes.
A radio appearance by Asm. Rudy Salas (D–Bakersfield) on his candidacy for Congress captured attention more for what wasn’t said than what was.
McKay, former Ceres councilman, kicks into high gear to capture open Senate seat
Former Ceres City Councilman Jeff McKay (R–Del Rio) is wasting little time trying to capture a north Valley State Senate Seat.
Fresno city manager Esqueda resigns amid shake-up of Dyer administration
The resignation comes amid reports of outbursts in closed door meetings, strained relations with Council members, and ethics complaints against the Dyer administration.
Calif.’s $356.5bil government-run health proposal continues moving forward – with one big hitch.
California lawmakers are preparing for a showdown over a proposed single-payer healthcare system that will cost Californians $356.5 billion annually.
McNerney to retire, prompting shake-up in Valley Congressional map
Long-time Rep. Jerry McNerney (D–Stockton) announced he would not seek a ninth term in the newly-drawn, San Joaquin County-anchored 9th Congressional District.
Hefty battle shaping up for soon-to-be vacant Kern Co. Supervisor seat
2022 is sure to deliver a change of scenery on the dais of the Kern County Board of Supervisors. But first: a highly-competitive race for an open seat.
Arambula warns lawmakers to pump brakes on single-payer healthcare bid
The lawmaker warned that some health care proposals may require greater debate and discussion before moving forward.
