Valley Headlines

Friday, Sept. 20, 2024

Welcome!

“As you know, I’ve always put the Valley first. For me, that means knowing what is happening in our Valley. I don’t go a day without reading this news roundup. I hope it is as helpful to you as it has been for me.” — ADAM GRAY.

About the author: Mike Dunbar, aka MAD, is an award-winning journalist and filmmaker who worked for McClatchy Newspapers in the Valley. Mike also worked for the State Assembly. Reach him at [email protected]

Elected officials talk about Adam Gray

Synopsis: Over the past few months, Valley Solutions staff has been taking opportunities to speak with elected officials about the importance of sending Adam Gray to Congress. Their responses covered a wide range of topics, from conservation to jobs to agriculture to health care. Here is what some had to say.

Pete Aguilar believes in Adam

Synopsis: Pete Aguilar, the highest-ranking elected Latino official in Congress serving as chair of the Democratic Caucus, explains why it’s important to send a true moderate who understands agriculture, conservation, water, the Valley and solving problems to Congress.

Mani Grewal on Adam’s character

Synopsis: “When Adam Gray gives you his word, he stands behind it,” says Stanislaus County Supervisor Mani Grewal. He’s loyal, trustworthy and does what he says he’ll do.

Rusty Areias says Adam delivers

Synopsis: The former California Assemblymember talks about the importance of getting things done for your constituents. No one – not Cardoza, not Condit, not Areias – has done as much for the region as Adam Gray did during his 10 years in the state Assembly.

Ken Cooley: A giant of the forest

Synopsis: When you think about those who have cast a large shadow over the California Capitol, you think about Adam Gray says Ken Cooley, who served with Adam in the Assembly.

Adam Gray creates opportunity

Synopsis: Supervisor Mani Grewal talks about the importance of creating opportunity for the people of the Valley. It’s what Adam Gray did when he helped secure funding for the Volt Academy, for the medical school being built at UC Merced and for those continuing the work of floodplain restoration.

The importance of a Dem majority

Synopsis: Pete Aguilar, the head of the Democratic Caucus in Washington, talks about the importance of not leaving any Californian behind. Adam Gray won’t let that happen.

En Español: Elegir a Adán es importante

Synopsis: Modesto City Schools Board member Homero Mejia implores members of the Latino family to exercise their rights and vote. And they should consider voting for Adam Gray.