Celebrating Portuguese Culture in the Capitol On June 1‚ the California StateAssembly celebrated PortugueseHeritage Month with the passageof Assembly ConcurrentResolution 185.This legislative measure declaresthe month of June 2026 to bePortuguese Heritage Month andrecognizes June 10‚ 2026‚ as theDay of Portugal and May 25‚ 2026‚as the Day of the Azores. It…
Salt + Light – 2026 Nonprofit of the YearSalt + Light is transforming lives in the Central Valley. Through their passion and love for their neighbors‚ Salt + Light builds trust and relationships with those living on the streets to assist them with housing‚ counseling‚ training and work opportunities. Salt…
Tulare County Peace Memorial – Honoring Deputy Randy Hoppert On Wednesday, our community came together to honor the life and service of Tulare County Sheriffs Office Detective Randy Hoppert at the 2026 Peace Officer Memorial. Officer Hoppert served our county with valor. He did not just serve our community; he…
Our nation faces a sobering moment following the shooting this past weekend at theWhite House Correspondents’ Dinner.The reported assassination attempt on President Trump is not just an attack on oneperson ‑ it’s an attack on the very foundation of our democracy. Political violence is never justified. Not now. Not ever.…
Lorenso’s Law ‑ Assembly Bill 2040 – a measure to bring back accountability in our justice system. Unfortunately‚ it was denied passage by the Assembly Public Safety Committee. AB 2040 was inspired by Lorenso Sanchez‚ a 17‑year‑old high school student who was tragically stabbed and killed by a juvenile last…