Governor Gavin Newsom Thursday signed into law legislation authored by Central Valley Assemblyman Rudy Salas to strengthen protections from valley fever and to improve education among workers in endemic areas. Specifically, Assembly Bill (AB) 203 requires construction employers in highly critical counties to provide effective valley fever awareness and prevention training to employees. Keep reading...
Central Valley Assemblyman Rudy Salas, who represents Lemoore and Kings County, and the author of Assembly Bill 971 – a bill to improve the state’s ability to evaluate information technology (IT) projects and hold contractors accountable for cost overruns and delays – saw his bill signed into law last week. Keep reading...
Assembly Bill (AB) 970, authored by Assemblymember Rudy Salas this week, passed the Legislature with bipartisan support and now goes to the governor’s office for final consideration. The legislation would establish a grant program to provide transportation to and from health care appointments for seniors and persons living with a disability by utilizing zero-emission and near-zero-emission vehicles. Keep reading...
Central Valley Senator Melissa Hurtado, who represents Lemoore and Kings County, sent key legislation, SB 436, to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk. The legislation is designed to help prevent child abuse and neglect. Keep reading...
SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Rudy Salas on Monday honored and recognized Gold Star mothers and families during the California State Assembly floor session. Salas was joined by Gold Star Mothers from throughout the state including from Kern and Kings Counties. Keep reading...
The Kings Lions Club – the local organization that keeps giving – has been selected as one of 100 California Nonprofit of the Year. Assemblyman Rudy Salas, who represents Kings County, selected the Kings Lions Club as the most deserving from his district. Keep reading...
Lemoore Cemetery District has completely opened the Sunflower Fields Cemetery, which is ready and open for burials, say officials with the local district. Keep reading...
West Hills College Coalinga is in rare company. The Westside community college is one of only six recipients to be awarded the highly competitive California College and Career Access Pathways (CCAP) STEM Pathway Academy Grant. Keep reading...