Save Local Journalism Act Sails Through Senate and Assembly, Heads to the Governor

SACRAMENTO, CA. — Assemblywoman Blanca Rubio (D- Baldwin Park) today announced that her Assembly Bill 323, the Save Local Journalism Act, was passed by the State Senate and State Assembly and is on its way to the Governor’s desk.

AB 323 was voted off the Senate Floor and passed by the Assembly in the last few days of the 2019- 2020 legislative session. The Senate passed AB 323 by a 39-0 vote; the…

Frazier Measure Directing High Speed Rail Authority to Obtain Approval before Entering Into Long-Term Contracts

Sacramento – Transportation Committee Chairman Jim Frazier (D- Fairfield), joined by a majority of his Assembly colleagues, introduced House Resolution 97, directing the High-Speed Rail Authority (HSRA) to not enter into certain contracts before the Legislature has considered and approved its funding request for the remaining High-Speed Rail bond funds.

According to HSRA’s Draft Business Plan, it…

Assemblymember Frazier Frustrated with HSRA Draft Plan during Oversight Hearing

High Speed Rail Authority 2020 Business Plan full of misleading information

Sacramento – On Wednesday, the Assembly Transportation Committee Chaired by Assemblymember Jim Frazier (D- Fairfield) held an oversight hearing on the California High Speed Rail Authority’s (HSRA) 2020 Business Plan. The HSRA is required to adopt and submit a final business plan to the Legislature on May 1st every two…

Sacramento – Assemblymember Jim Frazier (D- Fairfield), invites the public to join him in celebrating Michelle Campos in her selection as Assembly District 11’s Woman of the Year. Michelle’s contributions to her community include volunteering in programs at local schools, cancer philanthropy and founding a successful business that continues the tradition of giving back. Currently Michelle and her…

On Tuesday, Assemblymember Jim Frazier (D-Fairfield) has formally asked the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) to immediately reconsider their position and to suspend toll collections on the people of the Bay Area for the bridges it manages.

According to Frazier, much like the rest of our country, Bay Area residents are facing financial trouble in the days ahead and it is more than…

Sacramento – On Tuesday, Assemblymembers Jim Frazier (D-Fairfield) and Vince Fong (R-Bakersfield), Chair and Vice-Chair of the Assembly Transportation Committee, introduced AJR 28, a resolution asking the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to delay REAL ID implementation for domestic air travel by at least three years.

“Over 7 million Californians have a REAL ID and the Department of Motor…

A bill introduced by Assemblymember Buffy Wicks (D-Oakland) moves froward that require cities to plan for more small-scale multifamily buildings—duplexes, triplexes, quads—creating more “missing middle” housing for working families.

The bill aims to encourage multifamily and infill development, while still allowing single family home development. It also would increase housing production and…

Crab feed season is underway and this weekend kicks off with several events and many more coming through March.  There are plenty of upcoming festivities to select from and enjoy.

Note – will continue to add events as we are made aware of and will issue another update next week.

January 11

6:00 pm: Supervisor Glover’s 20th Annual Crab Feed

6:00 pm: Liberty Lions Band Booster Crab Feed

6:00 pm: Cr…