Sacramento, Calif.

Bakersfield, Calif. (May 8, 2026)–Senator Melissa Hurtado (D-Bakersfield) issued the following statement regarding yesterday’s action by the U.S. Department of Justice to crack down on market manipulation and anti-competitive behavior in the meat market:

Sacramento, Calif. (May 5, 2026)—Following a month of federal and state law enforcement crackdowns on anti-competitive behavior, State Senator Melissa Hurtado (D-Bakersfield) today said that recent legal actions confirm long-standing concerns raised by Central Valley farmers and consumers that markets are uncompetitive — and pushed back against misleading claims that antitrust enforcement harms agriculture.

Sacramento, Calif. (April 30, 2026)—Senator Melissa Hurtado (D-Bakersfield) today convened a hearing of the Senate Budget Subcommittee No. 4 on State Administration and General Government, bringing together the public and state leaders to examine key issues shaping California’s housing future, including a budget proposal to raise fees on mobilehome residents.

Woodlake, Calif. (April 24, 2026) — Senator Melissa Hurtado (D-Bakersfield), joined by Senate President pro Tempore Monique Limón, local leaders, and firefighters on Friday celebrated the arrival of a new Type 3 fire engine for the Woodlake Fire District, marking a significant investment in public safety for the Central Valley.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – A bill by Senator Melissa Hurtado (D-Bakersfield) to foster better communication between schools and law enforcement to identify threats to student safety passed the Emergency Management Committee today.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – Senator Melissa Hurtado (D-Bakersfield) issued the following statement regarding the death of Tulare County Sheriff’s Deputy Randy Hoppert:

“I am heartbroken about the sudden, tragic passing of Deputy Hoppert in the line of duty, and I stand with the Central Valley in honoring his service to the people of Tulare Country and the State of California. I send my deepest condolences to Deputy Hoppert’s family, friends and colleagues mourning his tragic and untimely death. His bravery will never be forgotten.”

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – A bill by Senator Melissa Hurtado (D-Bakersfield) to bring critical state investment to rail infrastructure in the Central Valley passed the Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee by a bipartisan unanimous vote today.