On Monday, Assemblymember Anamarie Ávila Farías issued a statement after the Coroner’s Inquest for Yolanda Ramirez. Back on July 16, Sheriff-Coroner David O. Livingston announces that a coroner’s jury reached a…
SACRAMENTO — Assemblymember Anamarie Ávila Farías (D-Martinez) released the following statement on AB 1627 – The Melt Ice Act of 2026. “This week, the California State Assembly passed Assemblymember Anamarie…
SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Anamarie Ávila Farías (D-15) released the following statement on the allegations of abuse and sexual assault by United Farm Workers co-founder, Cesar Chavez: “I am deeply saddened…
On Friday, Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors Ken Carlson and John Gioia will continue serving as no one filed paperwork to run against them. ” I filed my candidacy…
SACRAMENTO — Assemblymember Anamarie Avila Farias (D-Martinez) has introduced legislation to disqualify employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from becoming peace officers or teachers in California to protect…
SACRAMENTO – This week, Governor Gavin Newsom signed the following of Assemblymember Anamarie Ávila Farías’ bills into law: AB 752: By-Right Child Care Centers Allows childcare centers ‘by-right’ in residential…
CONCORD – Assemblymember Anamarie Ávila Farías (D–Martinez), in partnership with Concord Councilmember Dominic Aliano, announced the successful allocation of $2 million in state funding to support the rehabilitation and restoration…
SACRAMENTO, CA – Assemblymember Anamarie Ávila Farías (D-Martinez) released the following statement following Governor Gavin Newsom’s signing of Assembly Bill 1034: “California is experiencing a youth mental health crisis,” said…
Sacramento, CA — Assemblymember Anamarie Avila Farias proudly announces the selection of María Alegría as the 2025 Latina Advocate of the Year for California’s 15th Assembly District. Alegría was honored…
SACRAMENTO – The California State Assembly’s leader, Speaker Robert Rivas tasked Assemblymember Anamarie Avila Farias to co-chair the newly formed Select Committee on Housing Finance and Affordability, a new effort…
MARTINEZ, CA — Today Assembly Member Anamarie Avila Farias called on California state leaders to join her in a review of the state’s regulatory structure as it applies to gasoline…
MARTINEZ, CA—Today, in a ceremony held in the California State Assembly chambers, Assembly Member Anamarie Avila Farias recognized Gigi Crowder of the National Alliance on Mental Illness’s Contra Costa chapter…
On Friday, Assemblymember Anamarie Avila Farias (D-Martinez) introduced her first bill as an assemblymember which would establish the Reentry Housing and Workforce Development Program. To help fund the Reentry Housing…
PLEASANT HILL, CA— The Contra Costa County Board of Education selected Trustee Annette Lewis as its new president and welcomed two new members at its annual organizational meeting on Wednesday,…
The long-debated Bridle Gate Community was approved by the Brentwood City Council in a 3-2 vote at its December 10 meeting. The Alternate VTSM includes the development of 269 single-family…
SACRAMENTO, CA – Anamarie Avila Farias was sworn in today as the Assemblymember for District 15 in the State Capitol. Representing communities in Contra Costa County and the East Bay,…
Here is a rundown of election results for Congress, and state races, along with the ballot initiatives that impact Contra Costa County. Results as of 5:30 am Wednesday US House…
MARTINEZ, CA—State Assembly candidate Anamarie Avila Farias announced the endorsement of Contra Costa Assemblyman Tim Grayson for her campaign to represent Northern Contra Costa County in the State Legislature. “Anamarie’s…
MARTINEZ, CA — State Assembly candidate Anamarie Avila Farias today announced the endorsement of California Governor Gavin Newsom for her campaign to represent portions of Contra Costa County in the…
If campaign fundraising and polling data are the two indications to declare a primary winner, then Antioch City Councilwoman Monica Wilson is likely to be in the runoff for the…
Peace out 2023 and hello 2024 as I have created a list of 10 Things I Want to see Happen in 2024. Sure, I can wish for better driving habits…
The candidate filing period for the 2024 Presidential Primary Election and nomination period closes on Friday, December 8. Candidates running for United States Senator, United States Representative in Congress, Member…
On Monday, Anamarie Avila Farias announced she was running for California State Assembly in District 15. She now joins a race that includes former Contra Costa County Board of Supervisor…
Walnut Creek, Calif. — The Contra Costa Republican Party is calling for the immediate resignation of Contra Costa County Board of Education member AnaMarie Avila Farias after her comments calling for the…