BAKERSFIELD, CA – Assemblymember Rudy Salas (D-Bakersfield) was awarded the Bakersfield College Foundation’s Service Medal at their 14th annual Sterling Silver dinner for his dedication towards the school’s development and success in educating Central Valley communities. Salas has long championed the importance of education and the benefits of pursuing a higher education.

BAKERSFIELD, CA – Assemblymember Rudy Salas (D-Bakersfield) recognized Raji Brar as the 2022 Woman of the Year for the 32nd Assembly District, honoring her accomplishments as a community leader, philanthropist, and local business owner in Kern County. Ms.

SACRAMENTO, CA – Assemblymember Rudy Salas (D-Bakersfield) introduced AB 2602, which will boost revenue for the “Have a Heart, Be a Star, Help Our Kids” (Kids Plate) program and support county child abuse prevention services, increase local childcare provider recruitment, and fund children’s safety programs across California.

SACRAMENTO, CA – Assemblymember Rudy Salas (D-Bakersfield) applauded the over $2.6 million in funding for the installation of efficient irrigation systems at local farms and ranches in Kern and Kings County. 15 projects in the district have been selected to receive the $2,675,765 from the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP).

SACRAMENTO, CA – Assemblymember Rudy Salas (D-Bakersfield) introduced AB 2489, which will provide $50 million in grant funds to teachers who work at and live near underserved and understaffed schools.

SACRAMENTO, CA – Assemblymember Rudy Salas (D-Bakersfield) introduced Assembly Bill (AB) 2062, which will provide $50 million in grant funds to facilitate the hiring of peace officers who agree to live and work in local, underserved communities that are experiencing high rates of

SACRAMENTO, CA – Assemblymember Rudy Salas (D-Bakersfield) introduced Assembly Bill (AB) 1941, which will give California beneficiaries of State Supplementary Program for the Aged, Blind, and Disabled (SSP) an increase of $600 in benefit payments in years that the state has a budget surplus.

SACRAMENTO, CA – Assemblymember Rudy Salas (D-Bakersfield) introduced legislation – Assembly Bill (AB) 58 – to address the increase in youth suicides and self-harm across the state by improving youth suicide prevention within schools.

SACRAMENTO, CA – Assemblymember Rudy Salas (D-Bakersfield) released the following statement on the Governor’s historic 2022-2023 state budget proposal.