In the News
La lucha por una democracia más fuerte enfrenta dos batallas distintas y, a veces, indistinguibles: los ataques al derecho al voto por parte de legisladores republicanos y la difusión de información errónea y desinformación en línea.
What a great day in Blythe! I'm excited to share with you some updates on my work to help families in the Palo Verde Valley succeed with a clean energy economy, expanded access to health care, and even more good-paying, clean energy jobs.
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A new solar storage project is now in operation in Riverside County.
The Crimson Storage solar farm is commissioned to hold 350MW/ 1400 MWh of electricity, and will allow flexibility and reliability during peak electricity demands on the California electricity grid, according to Axium Infrastructure.
Aunque los demócratas tienen una perspectiva positiva sobre la elección el 8 de noviembre, el presidente del Caucus Hispano del Congreso, Raúl Ruiz, reconoce que hay al menos cuatro congresistas que enfrentan un proceso electoral "difícil" en sus estados y distritos.
Se trata de la senadora Katherine Cortez Masto (Nevada), y los representantes Vicente González (Texas-34), Teresa Leger Fernandez (Nuevo México-13) y Mike Levin (California-19), a quienes el Caucus está ayudando particularmente.
Across the nation, the Hispanic and Latino population has grown 23% in the last decade, and five SoCal counties are now home to the state's largest Hispanic and Latino communities. President Joe Biden recently announced his support of building the National Museum of the American Latino on the National Mall, a top priority of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus.
Chairman of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, Rep. Raul Ruiz (D-Calif.) says an appeals court ruling on DACA should "galvanize our country," and calls on the Senate to pass the Dream and Promise Act.
Watch the full interview here: https://www.nbcnews.com/video/-we-need-a-legislative-fix-for-daca-full-rep-ruiz-interview-150079045864
Since 2019, health center mobile units have seen a 40 percent growth.
Mobile units enable health centers to provide care beyond the brick and mortar walls with mammograms, dental, vaccinations, cancer screenings and telehealth for underserved communities.
The Maximizing Outcomes through Better Investments in Lifesaving Equipment for (MOBILE) Health Care Act passed the House with an overwhelming vote of 414-7, according to a press release. The legislation will go before the Senate next, then President Joe Biden's desk for signature.
The Flying Doctors and CV Medical Volunteers held a free health clinic Saturday in Thermal.
In Thermal, The Flying Doctors and the Coachella Valley Medical volunteers hosted a free health fair clinic at the Desert Mirage High School from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Congressmember Raul Ruiz joined local medical volunteers to provide services to the community, including flu shots, COVID testing, and more health resources.