A new economic analysis by Jay Lund (UC Davis), Josué Medellín-Azuara (UC Merced), and Alvar Escriva-Bou (UC Davis) shows the high cost of inaction on California’s perpetual water supply challenges, estimating that the state could lose enough water annually to supply up to 9 million households—with economic losses totaling between $3.4 and $14.5 billion per year, depending on the s

As Trump takes office, Valley Latino legislators talk immigration and the road ahead

The president has promised to implement stringent immigration policies during his second term. What will be the impact on the Valley?

Call it Suzie’s Law. Currently known as Senate Bill 1386, by Sen. Anna Caballero, D-Merced, the bill would strengthen California’s historic “Rape Shield Law” and protect the privacy of survivors by prohibiting courtroom probes into their sexual histories in an attempt to discredit them.

California’s climate policies stand out for their audacious ambition and goal-setting orientation.

... McRae recently traveled to Sacramento, where she sat down with state Sen. Anna Caballero, who represents California’s 14th Senate District. The discussion included her work on the Senate Appropriations Committee, legislation to assist undocumented agricultural workers and a program the senator oversees that is inspiring young people to go into public service.

As an elected leader for the region, I am dedicated to ensuring affordable, reliable, renewable energy is accessible for all, and not just reserved for wealthy homeowners or those who can afford electric vehicles.

Negociaciones de vivienda para trabajadores agricolas en California

$20 million in flood relief funding has been awarded to the community of Planada in Merced County to help impacted residents recover from the severe storm events from early 2023, officials announced on Wednesday.