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Governor signs valley fever legislation authored by Central Valley assemblyman

Oct 11 2019 - 11:08am By The Leader Staff

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...

Assemblyman Rudy Salas at recent legislative hearing.

Assembly's Rudy Salas bill to increase IT accountability is signed into law

Oct 8 2019 - 10:13am By The Leader Staff

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...

Assemblymember Rudy Salas at the state capitol helping seniors with legislation helping seniors and others with transportation to and from health care appointments.

Salas authors legislation with bipartisan support to provide support for seniors and others with disabilities

Sep 6 2019 - 11:40am By The Leader Staff

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...

Valley senator, Melissa Hurtado sends child abuse legislation to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk

Sep 5 2019 - 11:33am By The Leader Staff

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...

Assemblymember Rudy Salas with Gold Star families in the state capitol.

Assembly's Salas helps honor California's Gold Star mothers and families in capitol

Aug 26 2019 - 3:54pm By The Leader Staff

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...

a local dancer helps celebrate the unveiling of Lemoore's newest mural entitled "The Fabric of Our Heritage," Friday afternoon in downtown Lemoore.

'Fabric of Our Heritage' the latest colorful mural to grace Lemoore's cultural history

Jun 30 2019 - 11:30am By Ed Martin, Editor

Lemoore got a little more colorful this week as the Sarah Mooney Museum, thanks to a California Humanities grant and a plethora of enthusiastic local artists, added its eighth mural to the city’s growing collection of larger than life-sized artworks. Keep reading...

Lemoore's Megan Clarke tends her baby calf born at the Kings Fair.

Image Gallery: Animals, food, carnival, music, and more highlight 73rd Kings Fair

Jun 4 2019 - 10:22am

Visitors to this year’s Kings County Fair, the 73rd edition, had plenty to see, do and eat from its opening day (May 30) to Sunday, June 2. Keep reading...

The Kings Lions Club routinely gives back to the community. Here, club members award a check to the City of Lemoore during the 2018 Brewfest.

Kings Lions Club earns local assemblyman's nod as district's top nonprofit organization

May 17 2019 - 10:36am By The Leader Staff

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...

Sunflower Fields Cemetery, located on 18th Avenue just outside the city's limits, is open for burials say Lemoore Cemetery District officials.

Lemoore Cemetery District announces Sunflower Fields Cemetery now open; located just outside city limits

Apr 10 2019 - 9:42am By The Leader Staff

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 in rare company, one of six recipients of STEM Pathway Academy Grant

Mar 25 2019 - 12:17pm From West Hills College

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...