Congressman Duarte led a hearing of the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries in his district alongside Chairman Bentz. The event, titled “Water Abundance: Opportunities and Challenges in California,” gathered stakeholders, water experts, and community leaders to address the Central Valley’s water supply issues. Congressmen David Valadao, Vince Fong, Doug LaMalfa, and Tom McClintock joined Duarte and Bentz for the discussion. Prior to the hearing, Duarte, Bentz, and LaMalfa surveyed the state’s water systems and farmland.
There were 275 students enrolled in Merced River Union Elementary School District's only school in the 2022-23 school year, according to the California Department of Education.
The only price of diesel in cities throughout Madera County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Madera County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Madera County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
For the 2022-23 school year, Merced County Office of Education experienced an increase in enrollment numbers compared to the previous year, with 143 more students being enrolled.
The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Merced County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Madera County was found at three gas stations in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
There were 10,973 students enrolled in Merced City Elementary School District's schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the California Department of Education.
For the 2022-23 school year, McSwain Union Elementary School District experienced an increase in enrollment numbers compared to the previous year, with 51 more students being enrolled.
Assemblyman Joe Patterson has criticized Governor Gavin Newsom's special session, urging Democrats to reject the proposal that he claims would withhold gas from California drivers. According to Patterson, Newsom’s own energy experts have warned that this could lead to increased prices and supply shortages.
The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Merced County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
There were 20,138 students enrolled in Madera Unified School District's schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the California Department of Education.
For the 2022-23 school year, Madera County Superintendent of Schools experienced a decrease in enrollment numbers compared to the previous year, with 17 fewer students being enrolled.
The only price of diesel in cities throughout Merced County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
On Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, Congressman John Duarte and the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries will hold a field hearing in Turlock, CA. The session will address California's water supply, government regulations, and the Valley’s impact on food security, grocery prices, and the local economy.
The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Merced County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
There were 11,002 students enrolled in Los Banos Unified School District's schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the California Department of Education.
The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Madera County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.