The Central Valley Tea Party hosted a forum February 15 for the Republican candidates running for Assembly District 26. Visalia Mayor Warren Gubler, Cattleman Jack Lavers, and Incumbent Devon Mathis laid out their arguments why constituents should vote for them. Tulare City Councilmember Jose Sigala, a Democrat also running for the seat, was not invited […]
Assemblyman Devon Mathis launched his campaign for Assembly District 26 today at an invitation-only event at the Visalia Veterans Memorial Building. He was greeted by protesters asking him to resign. A group of ten women holding signs saying “No means No” and “Put him in the slammer” lined the sidewalk outside the building. One protester […]
It’s January 1st and Californians can legally buy pot. But is it accessible to everyone? The answer to that question would be a categorical “no.” For those who live in the Central Valley there are no retail pot dispensaries. Fresno, Kern, Tulare and Kings Counties and virtually all of the Central Valley towns have banned […]
Cattleman Jack Lavers is the most recent candidate to throw his hat in the ring for the 26th Assembly District. Visalia Mayor Warren Gubler and incumbent Devon Mathis are the other two Republican contenders. Lavers runs a family business in Glennville with his wife of seven years and their daughter. As a member of the […]
Jose Sigala announced November 30 that he is throwing his hat into the ring for the 26th State Assembly District. As a Tulare City Councilmember, Sigala says he has brought more resources into District 1 — and he now wants to do the same for the 26th Assembly District. Currently there are three Republicans in […]
Jack Lavers has announced his candidacy for the 26th District of the California State Assembly. Lavers was introduced and endorsed by Randy Baxley, the Owner and Operator of the Visalia Livestock Market. “Jack is honest, willing to go the extra mile, and will always do what he says he will do,” Baxley said. Alongside family […]
A resignation letter by a former employee of Assemblyman Devon Mathis appears to corroborate claims of sexism made by another former staffer, and recount inappropriate comments made about multiple women. The letter, sent to the California Assembly Rules Committee by former Assemblyman Devon Mathis staffer Joel Rosales, outlines why he resigned in June of 2015 […]
In a letter dated October 25, the Omega Delta Sigma Veterans Fraternity suspended Assemblyman Devon Mathis from the organization. The letter stated, “It was brought to our attention that Omega Delta Sigma alumnus Devon Mathis is currently under investigation for an alleged sexual assault. In response, the Omega Delta Sigma Board of Trustees and National […]
In early October, Governor Jerry Brown signed into law the California Values Act (SB-54) – the “sanctuary state” bill fighting for immigrant rights, amidst confronting the presidential administration agenda. With the San Joaquin Valley, where an abundance of undocumented residents live, the bill changes little with interaction between local law enforcement and these residents. Recently, […]
Last week it was announced that Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux has endorsed Warren Gubler for Assembly, District 26. This announcement came following a meeting Sheriff Boudreaux had with Gubler in late September. “Warren Gubler is a good man and friend who I believe is the best voice for Public Safety here in our valley,” […]