“With the beginning of the holiday season, I’ve been reflecting on all that I’m grateful for including my family, my friends, and the incredible community I’m blessed to serve. Over the past few months, I’ve had the opportunity to connect with so many wonderful people across Assembly District 27. I’ve been humbled by the outpouring of support from local leaders, community members, and legislators from throughout California. I’m also grateful for the exceptional team of consul

I ran into a customer of mine from when I was in business.  It was a good conversation. He told me he sees my letters in the paper and said, “you’re a Trump guy.” I replied, “Yes, but more on what is right.” That is true… we are on the right track, I believe. Take drugs, for example.

Courtesy of Alicia Gonzales/City of Madera Madera City Councilwoman Elsa Mejia is recognized by the Foreign Secretariat of Mexico at the most recent City Council meeting for empowering and strengthening the Indigenous Mexican community within Madera. With a distinguished award from the Mexican Consulate for Councilwoman Elsa Mejia, state and local recognition was also awarded during this week’s meeting of the Madera City Council. A new Mayor Pro Tem was also selected, before

As we draw closer to our nation’s 250th birthday, it’s worth reviewing the evolution of our revolution. Let’s start with the current interpretation of the U.S. Constitution. The Constitution is dead, according to the conservative-majority of the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS). It’s been dead since it was ratified in 1789, except for its amendments. The death of America’s preeminent legal document gives birth to originalism.  Originalism is a 1980s Ouija board leg

The Madera City Council presented multiple proclamations to small businesses, as well as winners of the Old Timer’s Parade.  Madera also recognized Veterans Day and presented one resident with a proclamation in thanks of their service.  Members of the Big Valley Horseshoe league also petitioned Council members for their support in expanding their facilities with the prospect of generating revenue for the City.

With the possibility of a growing operating deficit, Madera County Supervisors still found much to celebrate before addressing the pressing deficit issue by taking further steps to reduce the operational cost gap. Proclamations were given recognizing the retirement of two fire captains after decades of service, along with the crucial ambulatory services provided by the Pistoresi family for nearly a decade, and a week was dedicated to the clerks of the county board of supervis

Becoming upset that Zohran Mamdani has been elected Mayor of New York City seems to me to be a waste of emotion. For decades, most economists have agreed that there is really only one world economy, and that is capitalism. Not pure capitalism, but rather economic systems that are based on overriding capitalistic principles. When comparing today’s global economies, it appears that there are no “pure” systems, but rather capitalist systems with lesser or greater touches of soci

When I write a letter to the Tribune, I try to get my facts straight. If I don’t succeed, that’s on me, but facts don’t all come from MSNBC or Pravda. Truth is where you find it, and when you refuse to look at all available data (including that which is intentionally misleading) chances are you’ll miss something. Regarding the 2024 presidential election, the available facts that I have found are these: Donald Trump received 49.97 percent of the popular vote. Kamala Harris rec