Senator Hurtado Releases Statement after Anonymous Investors buy nearly $1 Billion in Agriculture Lands near a California Air Force Base

Senator Melissa Hurtado (D-Bakersfield) released the following statement in response to anonymous investors buying nearly $1 billion in agricultural land near Travis Air Force Base. “Since the start of the pandemic, I have witnessed an increase in agricultural land sales purchased by private interests. The $1 billion transaction near the air force base is extremely […]

California Republican Party Endorses Navy Veteran and Business Owner Michael Maher for Congress

Last week, the California Republican Party endorsed Fresno area Navy veteran and business owner Michael Maher for Congress. Maher had previously received endorsements from the Tulare County and Fresno County Republican Parties. The state GOP endorsed him at the same meeting when they endorsed Speaker Kevin McCarthy, Congressman Jay Obernolte, Congressman Mike Garcia, Congresswoman Young […]

Rudy Salas announces rematch against Valadao

Today, former California Assemblymember Rudy Salas (D-Bakersfield) officially announced his rematch against David Valadao in California’s 22nd District with the release of a hard-hitting video outlining the clear contrast in this race. Salas has been described as a “white whale” Democratic candidate because of his powerful personal story, long record of delivering for Central Valley […]

Tickets now on sale for Theatre Company’s production of Into the Woods

Eight performances July 20-29, Rotary Theatre, 330 S. Dollner St., Visalia CA  On Thursday, July 20, the Theatre Company will premiere its production of the award-winning Broadway musical Into the Woods. The musical, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by James Lapine, intertwines the plots of several Brothers Grimm fairy tales, exploring the consequences […]

NEXT PHASE OF CALDWELL AVENUE ROAD WORK STARTS JULY 9

The next phase of the Caldwell Avenue Improvement project will begin on Sunday, July 9 at approximately 5 p.m. “Work continues with inside lane intersection closures at the Akers, Linwood and Chinowth intersections and inside and outside lane closures at Shady Street,” provided Eric Bons, Senior Civil Engineer, City of Visalia. “Traffic delays associated with […]