State of California California State Assembly Assemblymember Lisa Calderon

Katie Oleynichenko is a Sacramento State student who relies on a part-time job as a tutor and financial aid to make ends meet for her and her family.
At first, applying for a prestigious fellowship didn’t seem financially realistic. However, since doing so, a substantial increase in pay for the Capital Fellows program could be on the horizon, meaning more possibilities will start opening up for her.

The California Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) has released Fire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ) maps for Local Responsibility Areas (LRA) throughout the state.

On March 12, Governor Gavin Newsom and Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement (GO-Serve) Director Josh Fryday announced California is seeking 10,000 people to join the California Service Corps.

Like many rural areas, San Benito County is at a disadvantage when it must compete with urban areas for state funds on projects such as the Hwy 25 expansion. However, a potential change in the funding criteria gives local leaders hope that rural counties will have a better chance to get money in the future.