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SALINAS, Calif. — Francisco Rios stood contently watching the whirl of a Taylor Farms lettuce packaging assembly line, which was about to be dismantled and shipped off to Arizona for

As the the state hurdles towards the 2024 Senate election, many Latino voters in rural California feel overlooked — more than even those living in the Bay Area or in Los Angeles.

As the the state hurdles towards the 2024 Senate election, many Latino voters in rural California feel overlooked — more than even those living in the Bay Area or in Los Angeles.

When a candidate for U.S. Senate comes to town, its a grand affair for local political watchers. So it was that 70 seats were quickly filled on Monday afternoon, Nov.

Celia Jiménez here, thinking about the legacy our ancestors left behind and how the decisions they made shaped where we are today.

Calcagno served on the Monterey County Planning Commission for 18 years before running for county supervisor in 1998. He ended up serving four terms.

Rivas often presents himself as a humble, soft-spoken person, but many who know him see the balanced policy, pragmatism and calculations that have led him to one of the state’s top political offices.

“It’s the kind of story that makes you feel good about California and good about the California Dream,” said an ally of the incoming speaker.

May 6 is the last day residents in Collin County’s 15 cities and 17 school districts can cast their ballots in local elections.

Early voting began April 24 and runs through May 2 for Plano City Council and Plano ISD races.