Elaine Culotti

Elaine Culotti: Fighting for California’s Farmers and Future

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…was appointed by Governor Gavin Newsom. Culotti revealed what she described as a little-known connection between the two politicians. “There’s a law that allows Newsom to appoint himself into Padilla’s…

California farmers

California Farmers Face Policy, Energy, and Innovation Challenges

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…blunt: elections are critical, but she worries the process is already compromised. Kerr pointed to California Governor Gavin Newsom’s efforts to reshape political power through grant-funded redistricting. The Dolores Huerta…

Innovation, Water, and Politics Take Center Stage in California Ag

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…for California governor. Zacky shared firsthand how regulations, rising labor costs, and fuel mandates drove his family’s poultry operation — once the largest on the West Coast — out of…

David Tangipa

Fighting for California Agriculture and Values: David Tangipa on Water, Farmers, and Policy

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…to vote No on Prop 50, describing it as a power grab by political leaders seeking more control. “Governor Newsom and the legislature do not deserve more power. Why would…

California Dairy Relief, Ag Policy Battles, and a Turning Point for Farmers

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…would give Governor Newsom and state legislators even more control. For farmers, Tangipa urged a strong “No” vote, warning of further threats to agriculture if the measure passes. He also…

Central Valley Fight: Tangipa Stands for Farmers

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…to diminish Central Valley representation. “Governor Newsom’s maps are trying to strip away Central Valley votes and consolidate power elsewhere,” Tangipa explained. He is coordinating a “No on 50” campaign…

Fires to Food Security: Elaine Collotti Outlines Bold Plan for California Agriculture

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…funding from FEMA and the Army Corps of Engineers ended without sustainable follow-up from the Newsom administration, leaving clean-up incomplete and property owners in limbo. She believes the Trump administration’s…