Sacramento, Calif. (May 20, 2026)—Senator Melissa Hurtado (D-Bakersfield) today recognized The Open Door Network as the 2026 Nonprofit of the Year for Senate District 16, honoring the organization’s longstanding commitment to supporting vulnerable individuals and families across the Central Valley through housing assistance, support services, and community-based care.
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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.