SACRAMENTO
California Senate President pro Tem Mike McGuire, Senate Democratic Caucus endorse Kamala Harris for President
The California State Senate Democratic Caucus has voted to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris in her historic campaign for President of the United States. With this move, Senate Democrats are united to help the Vice President win this critical election.
California Senate President pro Tem Mike McGuire said: "The Senate Democratic Caucus couldn't be more clear: We're all in for Kamala Harris! The stakes have never been higher for the future of America and no one is more qualified to protect our democracy from Donald Trump and his extremist movement than the Vice President. She's battle tested — a former prosecutor, a champion for women and reproductive freedom. She has always stood strong for the Golden State, and the home team stands ready to go to the mat to get Kamala Harris elected as the first woman President in our nation's history."
California Senate Majority Leader Lena Gonzales said: "Vice President Harris has a long and distinguished record of fighting for all Americans. Our California Senate Democratic Caucus is united and proud to unequivocally support Kamala Harris, and we know our fellow Democrats will join us to elect her as the next President of the United States."
California Senate Democratic Caucus Chair, Monique Limon said: "Vice President Kamala Harris has spent decades fighting for working families. As California Attorney General, she held predatory corporations accountable. As our United States Senator, she ensured our judicial nominees were prepared to uphold our constitutional rights and as our Vice President, she has proven she is the fighter we need in 2024. Make no mistake, this election has the opportunity to be a turning point in history. Our democracy is demanding that we put forth a candidate who has the tenacity, skill, knowledge and care to unite our country and bring about a better future for all Americans. Our California Senate Democratic Caucus believes that candidate is Vice President Kamala Harris."
Senate President pro Tem McGuire concluded: "President Biden has led our nation with incredible skill, heart, and determination. His leadership has been nothing short of tremendous, especially coming out of a global pandemic. Because of his work, America is back as a beacon of hope for the rest of the world. California is deeply grateful for his tireless dedication to this nation. That's why, when we come back in August, the Senate will be advancing a resolution to celebrate Joe Biden's life and legacy and formally renaming a state infrastructure project in his honor."
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LAKEPORT
Vision resource group meets tomorrow at 1 p.m.
Low Vision Resources are available monthly at the Lake County Library in Lakeport. This supportive group is for everyone who wants help with their low vision concerns.
The Lake County Library resources are free. Librarian Amy Patton will be on hand to share information and discuss ways to expand our daily visual functioning. Occupational Therapist Chloe Karl will present vision support exercises.
Amy can be contacted at Amy.Patton@lakecountyca.gov.
Visit the Lake County Library at https:/library.lakecountyca.gov, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/LakeCountyLibrary, Twitter (at) LakeCoLibrary, Instagram(at) lakecountylibrary, YouTube (at)lakecountycalibrary, and TikTok (at) lakecountycalibrary. To contact the Lakeport library by phone, call 707-263-8817.
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SACRAMENTO
Farmworker union loses legal battle
Once hailed as a major victory for farmworkers when Newsom approved the law in 2022, a measure that makes it easier for agricultural workers to unionize was dealt a blow last week by a California judge, reports CalMatters' Jeanne Kuang.
The law enables farmworkers to organize when a majority of workers turn in signed cards in support of a union. Since last fall under the new law, the Agricultural Labor Relations Board has certified five farmworker unions. But agricultural giant The Wonderful Company has contested the certification of a union at one of its Kern County nurseries, accusing the United Farm Workers of tricking workers into signing union cards.
In response, the union accused the company of manipulating workers into withdrawing support. But a Kern County Superior Court judge ruled that the company had "credibly" argued the union's certification was made in error. The ruling halts every union-related proceeding at the company, and throws the 2022 law into peril. It also remains unclear whether the state will now pause other farmworker union cases.
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