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California closes thousands of farmworkers’ homes annually. New law explores keeping them open

Thousands of California migrant farmworkers are required to leave their housing annually, leaving units empty for months — but a new law might change that.

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 2240 Wednesday afternoon instructing the state to explore keeping its 24 migrant farmworker housing complexes open year-round. These seasonal centers have existed since the 1970s and have continued to operate on the same schedule, even as the needs and demographics of farmworkers have changed significantly.

 

Assemblymember Arambula Responds to Governor Newsom Today Signing AB 2240 and AB 805 into Law

FRESNO – Governor Gavin Newsom today signed two bills authored by Assemblymember Dr. Joaquin Arambula (D-Fresno) that will help improve the lives of farmworkers and people living in disadvantaged communities exposed to poorly managed sewer systems.

The Governor traveled to the Central Valley to sign Assembly Bill 2240 in Fresno and Assembly Bill 805 in East Orosi.

Gov. Newsom signs trio of water bills to fix long-term water problems in tiny East Orosi

Residents of East Orosi played host to Governor Gavin Newsom Tuesday, who briefly stopped in the tiny community nestled against the foothills of northern Tulare County to sign three bills guaranteeing them an end to decades worth of dirty water flowing to their homes. 

Newsom was flanked by Assemblymember Dr. Joaquin Arambula (D-Fresno) and state Water Resources Control Board president Joaquin Esquivel in the backyard of Carlos Sanchez’ home as he signed the bills.

Assemblymember Arambula Has Authored 10 Bills Now on Governor Newsom’s Desk

FRESNO – Assemblymember Dr. Joaquin Arambula (D-Fresno) authored 10 bills during the 2023-24 State legislative session that advanced through the legislative process and now are on Governor Newsom’s desk for consideration. The Governor has until September 30, 2024 to sign or veto bills.

Assemblymember Arambula Issues Statement Regarding Assembly Bill 1840

FRESNO – Assemblymember Dr. Joaquin Arambula (D-Fresno) today is issuing his statement about his bill, Assembly Bill 1840:

“I want to thank my Legislative colleagues for their strong, passionate support today of Assembly Bill 1840 and sending this important bill to the Governor’s desk.

Arambula Hosts Community Health, Resource Fairs in Fresno County

FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Fresno-area Assemblymember Dr. Joaquin Arambula and the 31st Assembly District office hosted a Community Health and Resource Fair on Thursday in Fresno.

Earlier this month, Arambula announced that he and the district office will host four community health and Resources Fairs in April across Fresno County. They hosted events in Orange Cove on April 6, Parlier on April 11, and Fresno on April 18.

New California law would require folic acid to be added to corn flour products. Here's why.

Manufacturers of corn masa flour may be mandated to add a new ingredient to some products sold in California if a bill proposed by state Rep. Joaquin Arambula passes.

The Fresno Democrat proposed Assembly Bill 1830, which would require folic acid to be added to popularly consumed food items that use corn masa flour, like chips, tortillas, tamales and pupusas.

Why tortillas sold in California may be forced to add a new ingredient

Corn chips, tortillas, tamales and pupusas — while all delicious may be missing a key vitamin for women of reproductive age.

Folic acid has long been used to prevent serious birth defects and help babies develop. Medical and public health experts advise daily consumption during pregnancy, but also in the months before becoming pregnant. This B vitamin is so important the federal government requires folic acid in certain foods such as enriched breads and cereals.