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Ball Ranch, a new conservation area and trail, held its official opening to the public on Friday following closures and delays in opening.

Former EPM student Carolyn Subramaniam developed a policy brief recommending folic acid fortification of corn masa flour, a staple grain for many Central and Latin American Communities. Over a year later, her concept was signed into law September 2024.

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Governor Gavin Newsom was in Fresno Tuesday afternoon, signing three bills into law.

One of them, AB 2240, was sponsored by Assemblymember Joaquin Arambula and will lead towards keeping the state's 24 migrant farmworker housing complexes open year-round.

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- California Gov. Gavin Newsom proclaimed September 27 as Native American Day, while leaders of Native American tribes from across the state gathered at the State Capitol to celebrate the occasion.

The governor also announced the signing of several bills that advanced tribal priorities.

Assemblymembers Esmeralda Soria, Devon Mathis, and Joaquin Arambula, along with Sen. Anna Caballero, are celebrating legislative wins with Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signature on bills they authored.

Ranging from school safety to green energy to farmworker housing and human trafficking, the bills represent different efforts from Central Valley lawmakers.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.