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Bill to Increase Penalties For Child Sex Buyers Signed by Governor Newsom

September 26, 2024 6:36 pmSeptember 26, 2024 6:36 pm

A bill designed to strengthen protections for children by making the act of soliciting, agreeing to engage in, or engaging in any act of commercial sex with a minor a felony to help fight human trafficking was signed into law...

Social Services Child Care Transparency Bill Passes Senate in Unanimous Vote

August 29, 2024 12:43 pmSeptember 27, 2024 3:54 pm

A bill that would create more transparency at the Department of Social Services passed the Senate on Wednesday, moving the bill to the Governor’s desk for a final decision. Senate Bill 1043, authored by Senator Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield), would specifically...

Child Care Transparency Bill Passes Assembly Appropriations Committee In Unanimous Vote

August 15, 2024 6:44 pmAugust 15, 2024 6:44 pm

A bill aimed at creating more transparency at the Department of Social Services passed the critical Assembly Appropriations Committee on Thursday, moving the bill up for a floor vote in the next few weeks. Senate Bill 1043, authored by Senator...

Assembly Public Safety Committee Waters Down Child Sex Trafficking Bill

July 3, 2024 1:11 pmJuly 3, 2024 1:11 pm

A bill to strengthen protections for children by making the act of soliciting, agreeing to engage in, or engaging in any act of commercial sex with a minor a felony to help fight human trafficking was passed in the Assembly...

Vince Fong Resigns From Assembly to Serve Remainder Of Kevin McCarthy’s Term D.C.

May 27, 2024 2:37 pmMay 27, 2024 2:37 pm

Assemblyman Vince Fong (R-Bakersfield) resigned from office this past weekend in order to serve the remainder of former Speaker and Congressman Kevin McCarthy’s term in Congress in Washington. For months, Fong faced numerous political and legal challenges over running for...

Human Trafficking Felony Bill Passed In Senate

May 24, 2024 2:35 amMay 24, 2024 2:36 am

A bill to strengthen protections for children by making the act of soliciting, agreeing to engage in, or engaging in any act of commercial sex with a minor a felony to help fight human trafficking was passed in the Senate...

Assemblyman Vince Fong Wins Special Election to Complete Kevin McCarthy’s House Term

May 22, 2024 2:48 pmMay 22, 2024 2:51 pm

Assemblyman Vince Fong (R-Bakersfield) defeated Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux (R) in the 20th Congressional District special election on Tuesday, officially replacing former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in the district. The 20th special district race was the most covered Congressional...