Students learn about parts of a plant in English in one of the classes Colomer observed in Honduras Soria Colomer is an associate professor of bilingual education in Oregon State University’s College of Education She is also the inaugural Patricia Valian Reser Faculty Scholar of Education for a three-year term and traveled twice in the past year to work with bilingual teachers in Honduras.  I connected with three women who 33 years ago founded Mayatan For eight weeks I worked alongside administrators and observed and engaged with teachers to do what the school rector called “una radiografía de la escuela” — an X-ray of the school My time there helped to create a relationship with educators in Copán a very important first step for future work exchange programs or providing ongoing professional development for bilingual teachers at Mayatan and other schools in the community.  Mayatan teachers discuss children's books.  A classroom Colomer observed at Mayatan.  [email protected] Cattle Decapitation have commented on bassist Olivier Pinard's departure Pinard cited a need to focus on Cryptopsy and family obligations will be handling bass duties for their upcoming live shows Its a somber day in the Cattle camp as we must announce the departure of our bass player and buddy Oli has decided his focus must shift back to his home band Cryptopsy and his personal life Being in two touring bands is very demanding on a human and while we are sad to see him go We wish Oli the best of luck and be sure to check out the new song they just dropped and pick up their new album when it comes out Filling in for the upcoming EU tour will be our friend Diego Soria of Broken Hope You may have seen him on the Chaos And Carnage tour and multiple other tours and shows over the years when he's stepped up and filled in for us Cattle Decapitation's European tour will kick off June 19th in Dessel Find Cattle Decapitation tickets here.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cattle 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There were many times when Leila Soria’s parents didn’t think she was going to make it They knew after an ultrasound at 26 weeks that Jennifer Soria didn’t have any amniotic fluid which is common in babies that don’t have kidneys that develop properly “Our journey to kidney transplant started before she was ever born,” Jennifer Soria said during an event Wednesday morning recognizing National Donate Life Month kidney transplant was always something that gave us great hope.” It was thought that Leila’s lungs might not be developed enough for her to live when she was born at 34 weeks breathing tubes and a respiratory virus to contend with after her birth But Soria said she and her husband’s plan was to fight as long as Leila did “It was truly a dream and a burden of love to get to our transplant date,” she said “Nebraska Medicine has one of the best teams and transplant programs in the nation and our surgeons have been wonderful.”  Leila was started on dialysis shortly after she was born She was in the NICU for the first six months of her life “Leila was born with kidney failure,” said Veronica Taylor “That’s a condition that up until recently was considered to be fatal for neonates Leila has overcome tremendous odds through the hard work and collaboration of multiple medical teams.” Taylor said Leila’a parents are to be commended for helping their daughter in this fight Leila received the generous gift of a living donor kidney transplant.” Other members of the transplant team said one of the reasons Nebraska Medicine’s program is so successful (a record number of transplants were performed here in 2024) is because of the generosity of the people living in this part of the country “Nothing else is like transplantation in health care today,” said transplant surgeon Alan Langnas “It’s only through this community and people working together and having a spirit of giving is all of this even possible.” “You have the opportunity to help not just the person that you’re donating to,” Dr “If you enter into a kidney chain or kidney exchange you have the opportunity to help multiple people in a short amount of time.” “I am so pleased with how Leila has been doing,” Soria said Jason and her daughter helped hoist the Nebraska Medicine and Donate Life flags “It’s never easy and there’s always new challenges we have having a medically complex kid We are just thankful for the entire team here at Nebraska Medicine that came alongside us and has gotten us to this point and I know will continue to serve her well.” The Department of Pediatrics is so proud of the role that our pediatric nephrologists play in the transplant program Muff-Luett noted in this article about Leila Awesome that Leila and family were able to help hoist the flag What a brilliant teamwork for saving this little girl’s life .May she have a Beautiful life ahead Save my name and email in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. © 2025 University of Nebraska Medical Center FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — Assemblywoman Esmeralda Soria officially announced she is running for California’s 14th State Senate District. “I first ran for the State Assembly, to solve the problems that have frustrated Central Valley families and small businesses for too long. I’m proud of what has been accomplished, from protecting Madera Community Hospital to voting against increases on gas prices and delivering millions for affordable housing,” said Assemblywoman Esmeralda Soria. “The Central Valley is my home, and I have spent my entire career fighting for our working families, farmers, small businesses, and veterans." She currently serves in the 27th Assembly District, which represents portions of Merced, Madera, and Fresno Counties. The 14th District is currently held by Democrat Senator Anna Caballero, who also represents portions of Merced, Madera, and Fresno Counties. Assemblywoman Soria previously served as a member of the Fresno City Council from 2015 to 2022, where she served as the president of the council. Soria enters the race with an endorsement from Sen. Caballero. “Esmeralda Soria is the fighter that the Central Valley needs in the Senate," said Sen. Caballero. "In the Assembly, she’s proven that she can bring resources home, stand up for working families, and deliver real results." Politics 101 reported her consideration several weeks ago She said she wants to “continue fighting” for healthcare “That’s why I’m stepping up to run for Senate District 14 — to continue fighting for our families and small businesses and to ensure that the Central Valley gets the resources and representation we deserve We need strong leadership to tackle the challenges ahead and I’m ready to keep delivering for our community,” Soria said in an email announcement The district covers much of the city of Fresno Fresno City Council candidate Nelson Esparza already announced his run for state Senate Esparza and Soria served together on the city council from 2019 through 2022 “This is a democracy — and as such — I respect the Assemblymember’s choice to run and welcome my old friend Esmeralda to the race,” Esparza told Politics 101 Esparza said he is running “because the people of our Valley demanded a voice — someone who will go to Sacramento and shake things up.” “I look forward to having a series of spirited debates and a wide ranging dialogue about the issues impacting working families across our region,” Esparza said Soria is in her second term representing Assembly District 27 she will vacate her Assembly seat after the 2026 November general election One other candidate has filed to run so far for the Assembly seat in 2026 — former Merced mayor Michael Murphy Esparza, D-Fresno, reported $275,195 in his campaign account as of Dec. 31. Soria reported $15,000 as of Dec She pulled in $2 million for calendar year 2024 Soria also established a separate legal defense fund account in February — with a $5,000 contribution from her campaign account and $7,500 from the California State Council of Service Employees Small Contributor Committee She is embroiled in a defamation lawsuit from her 2022 run against Fresno City Councilmember Mike Karbassi Soria also announced the endorsement of the woman she wants to succeed Caballero is termed out of the state Legislature after 2026 “Esmeralda Soria is the fighter that the Central Valley needs in the Senate she’s proven that she can bring resources home I know she will continue that leadership in the Senate and I am proud to support her,” Caballero said in a news release Tyler Maxwell and Karbassi endorsed Esparza; Miguel Arias and Annalisa Perea endorsed Soria Even the two Democrats on the Fresno County Board of Supervisors are split — Brian Pacheco for Soria and State Center trustee Destiny Rodriguez The state Democratic Party is expected to make its official endorsement at a convention later this year is getting early financial support for the Assemblymember she wants to succeed Arambula, D-Fresno, and his mother, Amelia Arambula, contributed $5,900 each Fresno attorney Ampara Cid also gave $5,900 Reyes is currently the chief communication officer for The California Endowment Celedon is the president and CEO of nonprofit Fresno Building Healthy Communities including a 2020 “burn it down” social media post after the Twin Cities riots First elected to the Assembly in a 2016 special election Arambula believes he would be termed out next year anyway Trump Orders the Reopening of Alcatraz Prison The two candidates seeking to represent parts of Fresno Madera and Merced counties in the California State Assembly didn’t have much to agree on at an Oct incumbent Esmeralda Soria and challenger Joanna Garcia Rose gave their perspectives on a wide range of subjects including housing health access and the nursing shortage in the San Joaquin Valley referring to several bills she either sponsored or supported in the state legislature in the last two years and emphasized her ability to secure state funds for the 27th Assembly District’s needs Rose spent much of Friday evening emphasizing how California’s legislature is run by a supermajority of Democrats responsible for pushing businesses out of the state and ruining California with new laws and regulation “My goal is to continue to bring additional resources,” Soria said “not just to build more affordable housing and also market-rate housing because I'm a strong supporter of first-time homeownership.” Rose spoke to what she sees as a broader key issue: California Democrats driving businesses out of the state and doing nothing to change that She said inflation is increasing costs for developers and businesses Rose also said the way to tackle housing affordability is to make all things affordable in general you do that by making everything affordable,” Rose said if energy is affordable and not raising four times a year with no advocacy by the legislature to stop that we're going to continue to see these problems.” The two candidates butted heads on several subjects, including the factors behind the region’s nursing shortage. In July, Soria proposed AB 2104 which would’ve allowed community colleges to issue bachelor’s degrees in nursing — an alternative to getting the same certification at a four-year university Although the bill was approved by California’s legislature, it was vetoed by Gov. Gavin Newsom. It also drew opposition from universities in California, including Fresno State President Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval Soria said she was disappointed in the outcome and opposition to her bill when students in rural communities need programs and education to be more accessible, especially with an expected shortage of 10,000 nurses by 2030 “I will tell you what is happening is that our students in the rural communities are opting to go to private universities and many of them not being able to afford to stay in the valley so they go to a bigger city where they're paying more.” Rose said the regional nursing shortage is not because of a lack of educational opportunities or access to them but because there isn’t much incentive to stay in the San Joaquin Valley after completing education There's not a lot of opportunity,” Rose said “So we really need to focus on building up the community and incentivizing people to want to be here in the Central Valley rather than flee to some other bigger city with a bigger paycheck.” Rose added that rural communities do not have “new housing opportunities” because developers are leaving California The candidates also weighed in on the growing issue of labor and delivery services going away at hospitals across the state Soria said that hospitals do not get reimbursed the full cost of services provided in labor and delivery rooms by insurance companies “We need to revisit how we're doing reimbursements so that hospitals have an incentive to continue to provide these services,” Soria said a hospital has to at least break even in order to be able to keep its doors open.” Soria also referenced co-sponsoring the bill behind California’s Distressed Hospital Loan Program which extended $150 million in loans to struggling nonprofit or public hospitals Madera Community Hospital, which shut its doors in December 2022 and filed for bankruptcy in March 2023, was approved for at least $57 million in April from the state loan program Rose said she gave birth to her son at Madera Community Hospital She said the state government fell short and should have kept the hospital from closing in the first place “The state should have intervened before it ever even closed,” Rose said “That's why we have to have balance back in California We need legislative balance where people can't just one-sided pass everything they want to pass and look over the Central Valley and the rural communities.” Rose went on to say that there has been no change in leadership at Madera Community Hospital, but it does have new owners and leadership after lengthy bankruptcy proceedings in the spring Rose said Medi-Cal reimbursement rates need to be higher especially for hospitals with a majority of patients on Medi-Cal “There's a lack of efficiency in the state medical agencies and the federal agencies “We need to make sure that people are not slipping through the cracks.” both candidates said the California Public Utilities Commission should not have approved rate hikes this year for energy providers across the state and yet here they are leaving us for the last two years and it's very frustrating as someone who has had high utility bills,” Rose said Soria said rising energy costs are hurting families and small businesses. She also pointed to how the Westlands Water District, which serves western Fresno and King counties, was authorized to convert some farmland to solar farms due to AB 2661 “We're exploring options like community solar to but also for the small businesses that reside in these small communities,” Soria said Another issue that Soria and Rose saw eye to eye on was Proposition 36 If voters approve the state measure on the ballot it would reclassify some misdemeanor theft and drug crimes as felonies The measure would also create a new category of crime called “treatment-mandated felonies.” Proposition 36 is an attempt to undo changes from Proposition 47 a state measure from a decade ago that sought to reduce overcrowding in prisons by downgrading some theft and drug crimes to misdemeanors “There were things in Prop 47 that we've learned from that could be modified and be changed so that our law enforcement officials have the resources and the tools necessary to essentially hold people accountable,” Soria said “I'm very excited about Prop 36 being a good first step as someone who's worked at California's Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation who's seen the positives of rehabilitation but also seen the burdens that we face by not having people be held accountable,” Rose said They both also said prevention is incredibly important that means investing in public education and communities that means having the opportunity of a well-paying job to avoid poverty which she said could lead to a life of crime The election forum was sponsored by Fresnoland in collaboration with Valley Public Radio, the Merced Focus, the League of Women Voters, the Maddy Institute at Fresno State and CMAC. A recording of the forum is available here This article first appeared on Fresnoland and is republished here under a Creative Commons license April 23, 2025 - SACRAMENTO, CA – On Tuesday, Assemblywoman Esmeralda Soria’s Public Safety bill aimed at protecting hospital patients from sexual battery passed with bipartisan support by the Public Safety Committee.  “I want to thank my colleagues in the Public Safety Committee for passing my bill AB 848 today We should all recognize that when you’re under the care of medical professionals you should feel safe,” Soria said. “The increased penalty this bill allows will ensure individuals are held accountable for their predatory actions and breach of trust We need to send a message to anyone that would seek to abuse the trust placed in them as medical professionals that this type of predatory behavior will not be tolerated.”  AB 848, will increase penalties for felony sexual battery by fraud if the crime took place in a hospital setting.  “We are pleased with today’s outcome from the Public Safety Committee,” said Kim Stone, Legislative Representative for the California District Attorneys Association. “Assemblywoman Soria’s bill allows just sentencing for those medical professionals who betray the trust of their patients for their own sexual gratification They should be held accountable for the harm they have inflicted on their victims.”  AB 848 will now move into the Assembly Appropriations Committee For the latest legislative updates and news please visit our website and our social media handles.  Assemblywoman Esmeralda Soria represents the 27th Assembly District which includes communities in Fresno and Merced counties.Source: Assemblywoman Esmeralda Soria has become a political battleground in California where Although Democrats outnumber Republicans in the district (41%-28%) about 26% of the electorate is either No Party Preference (NPP) or American Independent The candidate that appeals most to these unaligned voters is likely to come out on top.  a former Fresno city councilmember who has held the seat for one term is running for re-election in a district where agricultural issues and water rights are also of paramount importance with Rose earning 50.9% of the vote to Soria’s 49% but the general election is expected to bring out more Democratic voters particularly among voters who are frustrated with the region’s economic challenges and public safety issues are expected to play a pivotal role in what is shaping up to be a very tightly contested election battle Soria has a background in local government and community organizing She has focused her campaign on public safety Soria worked on legislation aimed at improving healthcare access in rural areas and promoting job growth in the agricultural sector and to make fentanyl traffickers criminally responsible for overdoses Soria has drawn the endorsement of the California Association of Highway Patrolmen the California Statewide Law Enforcement Association and the Fresno Police Officers Association Soria is a lifelong resident of the Central Valley who understands the challenges facing Valley families and residents because she’s lived them,” her campaign website says “Having worked alongside her parents in the fields and packing houses throughout childhood then working her way through college and law school Soria has devoted her life to public service as an educator Soria’s campaign has drawn support from law enforcement is a small business owner and local farmer who has centered her campaign on conservative principles Rose’s deep roots in the agricultural community have positioned her as a candidate who understands the unique challenges of the Central Valley Her campaign has drawn support from several Republican legislators and the Madera County GOP “Our district deserves a representative who will stand up for our farmers and ensure the safety of our communities,” Rose stated at a recent town hall meeting who has criticized what she sees as the current administration’s soft stance on crime She has called for stronger support for law enforcement and tougher penalties for criminal offenses arguing that a focus on law and order is essential for maintaining the district’s safety and prosperity Editor's Note (9/16/24): Joanna Garcia Rose reached out to Independent Voter News to provide additional information about her campaign, including that she is the co-chair of Prop. 36 which if approved by voters will raise penalties for theft and drug crimes She has also received law enforcement endorsements from Merced County Sheriff Vern Warnke and Madera District Supervisor 1 and Fresno police officer Jordan Wamhoff and it’s time we send a professional auditor to Sacramento We need someone who will carefully examine the laws and the state’s finances so we can start turning things around,” Rose says on her campaign website The AD27 race is critical for both parties as they seek to secure key legislative seats in the Central Valley A win for Soria would keep another moderate voice on the Democratic aisle winning AD27 would represent a significant victory in a region that has become increasingly competitive both Soria and Rose are expected to intensify their efforts to win over NPP and undecided voters particularly those in the district’s rural areas With both candidates offering different visions for the future of the district this race is likely to be one of the most closely watched contests in the state The Independent Voter Project (IVP) and its sister organization the Foundation for Independent Voter Education (FIVE) published IVN to be a new kind of news network and provide unfiltered political news and policy analysis from across the political spectrum FC Barcelona tied 3-3 against Inter Milan in a high-voltage match It was a Champions League semifinal filled with excitement One of the standout names was Lamine Yamal The youth academy player once again dazzled the world with his magic He scored Barça's first goal with a genius play Eliminated by Arsenal in the quarterfinals who continue to watch on television as others fight for European glory Lamine Yamal's Talent | Getty ImagesSoria Doesn't ForgiveIn the midst of all this he didn't miss the opportunity to take a jab at Real Madrid "Watching Lamine Yamal play is the greatest show on earth...!!!" And he finished with a direct warning to the whites: "Those at Real Madrid aren't ready for what's coming with this Barcelona of Lamine that's destined to lead soccer for the next 15 years...!!!" He took advantage of the young culé's great moment to ignite the rivalry But Soria goes further: he sees in him the future of world soccer and says it loud and clear The message wasn't just to celebrate Lamine's talent the name Lamine Yamal is already starting to resonate strongly and with a certain respect he leaves a mark and does so on big nights something has become clear: there is a future There is talent and there is a new jewel that excites an entire fanbase The feeling that soccer is changing hands and in that change Lamine Yamal seems to be at the center of it all ➡️ Real Madrid Several Democratic insiders told Politics 101 there is considerable buzz that Soria is considering a run for state Senate District 14 in 2026 That could pit her against a former colleague on the Fresno City Council and has collected several endorsements and considerable campaign funding He ended 2024 with more than $275,000 cash on hand Why would Soria give up a seemingly safe seat for what could be a tough fight Data compiled by the California Target Book shows that Soria’s Assembly District 27 turned red voting for Donald Trump for president and Steve Garvey for U.S The eight-point margin of victory is less than 12-point Democratic registration advantage — 41% Democrat and 29% Republican Soria’s campaign team did not respond to a request for comment represents the 14th District but terms out next year Related Story: Maher’s Campaign for State Senate Is a Moving Experience A twin rumor regarding SD 14 has Melissa Hurtado returning to her Sanger hometown and running in SD 14 Hurtado first won election to the state Senate in 2018 Redistricting in 2022 would have forced her to run against Caballero and won a tight race in 2022 against Republican David Shepard by 20 votes Hurtado told KMJ’s Alexan Balekian that a run in another district She failed to advance beyond the primary for CD 22 in 2024 She tells Politics 101 that she has no plans yet “Some folks wish I could have all of my original district I have one more term left,” she said A state Senator has to be registered to vote within the district Election law attorneys GV Wire spoke with said if Hurtado switched she would not necessarily have to resign her current seat it is up to the state Senate to set qualification rules Another reason Hurtado may want to switch — Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux said he is considering a a state Senate District 16 run in 2026 losing to Vince Fong in a special election for a vacant seat Although his name appeared on the ballot for the full-term seat last November His current sheriff term runs through 2028 Senate District 16 has a nine-point Democratic registration advantage over Republicans (39% to 30%) as of Oct but her latest campaign finance report as of Dec State campaign finance reports also show Soria opened a legal defense fund on Feb and the California State Council of Service Employees Small Contributor Committee contributed $7,500 Soria is defending herself from a civil defamation suit by Fresno City Council President Mike Karbassi Karbassi claims Soria sent a misleading mailer to voters implying he had a criminal record The defense fund reports racking up more than $52,000 in expenses in 2024 The case is in Fresno County Superior Court The district has a strong Democratic registration advantage at plus-17 (43% to 26% over the GOP) California Target Book data shows that in 2020 also a Democrat running for the other Senate seat Gavin Newsom lost 10 points of support between 2018 and 2022 she is a strong ally with Speaker of the Assembly Robert Rivas A Democrat faces a tough GOP challenge in 2026 from former Merced Mayor Mike Murphy This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Be sure you have your GPS enabled and try again Jake will spend his fellowship year with the European Center for Constitutional and Human Rights (ECCHR) seeking accountability for victims of war crimes and other human rights violations through advocacy campaigns and litigation in German and international courts Jake served as the Co-President of HLS Advocates for Human Rights Harvard Law School’s human rights student practice organization He spent five semesters in the International Human Rights Clinic where he worked towards justice for Roma communities who suffered lead poisoning while living in UN-managed displacement camps Jake also completed an internship at the Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR) one of three human rights tribunals worldwide Jake worked as the Pedro Zamora Public Policy Fellow at AIDS United where he advocated for people living with and affected by HIV in the United States in International Relations and Spanish from Tufts University Harvard Law School provides unparalleled opportunities to study law with extraordinary colleagues in a rigorous Harvard University © 2022 The President and Fellows of Harvard College He was born at the organization’s home base of Montevideo Recently, Orlando City SC scouts and negotiators have gone seeking central midfielders. Midfielder Agustin Soria of Defensor Sporting Club in Uruguay is the latest name to erupt on the rumor lines The 20-year-old has lately appeared in 15 matches for the club The club competes in the nation’s Primera Division Soria has also appeared in their competition in Liga Auf Apertura There he played all 90 minutes in wins against Boston River and River Plate He also appeared with them in the first round of Copa Libertadores He would join the organization after another central midfielder who was recently signed Soria comes from the third-winningest club in Uruguay The first two are Penarol and Club National de Football So regularly playing 90 minutes with Defensor is a credit to his scouting report Nuestro 𝗔.𝗦. ♠️Agustín Soria fue elegido como el #JugadorPOWERADE del encuentro frente a Deportivo Maldonado. pic.twitter.com/JCdgVmldTG The main job of central midfielders like Atuesta and Soria is controlling the tempo of the game as is an eye for times they must drop back and assist in the defense They will dominate possession while creating space for the squad Head Coach Oscar Pareja has noted frequently how frustrated the players get whenever they don’t have space That’s why last season Orlando began focusing on variations of the 4-3-3 formation allowing a press for covering space and promoting covering space The most frustrating matches for Lions players that season were those in which they couldn’t control space With the 2025 squad Orlando City SC continues to build They have the players who will make formations work to create spaces and chances to win © 2025 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Minute Media or its affiliates and related brands All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER Soria has also appeared in their competition in Liga Auf Apertura He would join the organization after another central midfielder who was recently signed Nuestro 𝗔.𝗦. ♠️Agustín Soria fue elegido como el #JugadorPOWERADE del encuentro frente a Deportivo Maldonado. pic.twitter.com/JCdgVmldTG The main job of central midfielders like Atuesta and Soria is controlling the tempo of the game •\tPlayer in rumors would help create space\r•\tLooks good for the whole 90 minutes in matches\r•\tLions look for depth in versatile midfield role\r After scoring his first brace in MLS NEXT Pro play Philadelphia Union II forward Leandro Soria has been selected as the latest recipient of the MLS NEXT Pro Player of the Matchweek The 19-year-old forward made the most of his sixth start with goals in both halves to lead the Union II offense to a comeback victory which snapped a three-game losing streak in the process Soria timed his runs perfectly with a flicked finished off a David Vazquez cross just before the break giving the home side momentum after Chicago opened the scoring Philly Union grabbed the lead with homegrown Cavan Sullivan making an amazing run on the right flank to get some space before sending a cross to the door step Soria was once again perfectly placed as the ball sailed over the keeper and easily headed into the back of the net for his first career brace Philadelphia Union continues its push to regain the top spot in the Eastern Conference this weekend as they head north of the border for a battle with Toronto FC II. Kick off is set for 3PM on Saturday, August 18th with the match broadcast free on MLSNEXTPro.com Blue Bird Electric School Bus  Credit: Blue Bird CorporationApril 14, 2025 - SACRAMENTO, CA – Assemblywoman Esmeralda Soria’s EV School Bus Extension Bill (AB 1111),passed through the Assembly Education Committee last week. AB 1111 seeks to address challenges that local educational agencies (LEAs) face in adopting zero-emission school buses by the state mandated deadline of 2035. AB 1111 extends the deadline to 2045 for small rural school districts, adds infrastructure challenges and fire risks to the list of existing exemptions, and provides flexibility to an existing school bus scrapping program.  Despite attempts to accommodate challenges to the adoption of zero-emission school bus fleets, many hurdles have remained unaddressed. A recent survey of superintendents found that many faced challenges including cost, increased maintenance, and lack of charging infrastructure, along with existing electrical infrastructure not supporting new charging stations.  AB 1111 will be heard next by the Transportation Committee. Stay tuned on our website and social media handles for the most updated information on our current legislation.  Assemblywoman Esmeralda Soria represents the 27th Assembly District which includes communities in Fresno, Madera, and Merced counties. Source: Assemblywoman Esmeralda Soria Lorena Caldera said Soria and Angeles Zaragoza — a one-time Los Angeles County public defender who is a board member with the Board of State and Community Corrections  — “verbally and emotionally abused and physically assaulted while I attended the University of California The hand-written complaint did not detail the exact nature of the incident or the location Soria’s campaign blasted the lawsuit Caldera was an acquaintance of Assemblymember Soria’s over 20 years ago during her time at UC Berkeley She has not spoken to or interacted with Ms Her claim of an interaction with Assemblymember Soria on July 8 is a complete fabrication as are all the other claims made There is zero merit or truth to any claims made by Ms Caldera,” senior campaign adviser Pat Dennis told Politics 101 When Politics 101 reached out to Caldera — who says she is a law student — for more information she inquired if she could be paid for her story is seeking $2,500 for treatment with a therapist “to help with healing from this traumatic experience.” The lawsuit is scheduled for Fresno County Superior Court small claims on Nov Fresno County Supervisor Steve Brandau is in a tight race against Garry Bredefeld Campaign finance records show Brandau may have exceeded contribution limits Developer Richard Spencer contributed $35,000 during the primary election Spencer also contributed another $10,000 for the general election The contribution limit law considers the primary and general as separate elections Bredefeld said he is “too busy and focused walking precincts and running my campaign” to file a formal complaint with either the county or the state agency in charge of enforcing campaign laws The Clovis City Council reluctantly approved the next step to voting by district for the 2026 election representing the Southwest Voter Registration Education Project arguing that the current at-large system violated state voting laws Latino voters do not have their voices clearly heard in elections City staff told the city council that fighting a possible lawsuit would be costly and time-consuming City councilmembers criticized the state law spending of millions to likely lose in court would be “irresponsible,” councilmember Drew Bessinger said All councilmembers will complete their four-year terms — including incumbents Vong Mouanoutoua and Lynne Ashbeck who are the only candidates running this November we will lose the Clovis Way of Life,” resident Don Watnick told the city council Watnick is also on the board of directors of the publicly elected Clovis Veterans Memorial District “That will ruin the district,” Watnick said Ashbeck said the evidence of Clovis’ voting problems is weak but fighting a possible lawsuit is a “Catch-22.” Councilmember Diane Pearce — who is up for re-election in 2026 — said she took offense to a passage in Shenkman’s letter about a lack of Latino representation “We are between a rock and a hard place,” Pearce said about the prospect of fighting back “This law is a racist law,” he said The “most distasteful motion ever made” as described by Ashebck passed 4-1 The deadline to complete the process is in January but that likely will be extended to April 5 Related Story: Major Clovis City Council Election Change Coming Soon? The California Supreme Court will hold a special session in Fresno on Wednesday It is the first time the High Court will hold an oral argument in Fresno since 2010 Several high school students are expected to attend the session as part of the court’s outreach program Students will be allowed to ask the justices questions prior to the hearing Four cases are on the docket Among the cases — disclosing hospital ER fees; retail leases; when can certain criminal court rulings be appealed; and reviewing a murder conviction Arguments will be heard at the Fifth District Court of Appeal in downtown Fresno Trump Signs Executive Order to Encourage US Drug Manufacturing Burundi’s Rodrigue Kwizera and Kenya’s Mercy Chepkemoi were victorious at the 30th Cross Internacional de Soria – the fourth Gold level meeting of this season’s World Athletics Cross Country Tour – held at altitude (1100m) in Soria the 25-year-old Kwizera joined Uganda’s Timothy Toroitich as the only athlete to have won this event three times while 19-year-old Chepkemoi signed a commanding win on her first outing on Spanish ground The women’s 8km contest witnessed a slow early pace with the African contingent always at the helm closely followed by a large pack over the opening kilometre Just before completing the first 2000m lap in 6:58 a quartet led by Burundi's Francine Niyomukunzi and Kenya’s Diana Chepkemoi easily broke away from the rest of the contenders while Spain’s Marta Perez became a lonesome fifth The second circuit proved to be much faster as the lead group clocked 6:38 for that segment to extend their advantage to 17 seconds over the Spanish 1500m record-holder Perez who was performing in front of her home crowd Sharon Chepkemoi began to struggle and lost any chance of a podium place while the eventual winner moved to the front for the first time.  It was 200m before the bell – the third loop taking a comfortable 6:50 – that Mercy Chepkemoi injected a much brisker rhythm and only Niyomukunzi was able to live with her pace The two leaders took turns at the front over the closing circuit clearly extending their lead over Diana and Sharon Chepkemoi Mercy Chepkemoi tried to get rid of her Burundian rival but Niyomukunzi managed to remain at her shoulder it was with 300m to go that the Kenyan took advantage of an up and down section to open a sizeable gap on Niyomukunzi and reach the finish line untroubled in 26:48 following a fast 6:34 last lap She finished seven seconds ahead of Niyomukunzi while the world U20 3000m steeplechase bronze medallist Diana Chepkemoi completed the podium 23 seconds behind the winner but 17 seconds ahead of fourth-placed Sharon Chepkemoi.  who placed 12th in the U20 race at the World Cross Country Championships in March said: “It was not an easy race because of the hills but I felt quite strong Today was my first outing in Europe and it’s very important for me to win at a Gold permit like Soria.” The men's 8km contest also kicked off at a moderate cadence with Burundi’s Egide Ntakarutimana making most of the early pace in heading a big pack comprising the rest of the favourites it was Ethiopia’s Ayele Tadesse who increased the rhythm to clock 5:56 for the opening lap quick enough to leave the European contingent way back Shortly before the third kilometre the 19-year-old Tadesse stepped up the cadence to open a two-second gap on his compatriot Wegene Addisu while a quiet Kwizera remained patient in third place another two seconds adrift Rodrigue Kwizera on his way to his third victory in Soria (© Organisers) The hot favourite Kwizera accelerated just before midway – the second loop taking 5:47 – and he soon caught the Ethiopian duo with incredible ease The fifth kilometre proved to be the slowest and it was then that the Burundian decided to take over the race to reach the bell in first place following a 5:50 circuit while first Hosea Kiplangat and then Ntakarutimana began to falter.  Kwizera’s frantic rhythm paid off quickly as he became a lonesome leader some 1500m from home with Mathew Kipchumba Kipsang running a couple of seconds in arrears but himself some 10 metres clear of Tadesse and Addisu While Kwizera flew the last kilometre on the hunt for his third win in Soria a tiring Kipsang was overtaken by Tadesse with some 600m left the unopposed victor was timed at 23:47 after a 5:39 final lap nine seconds clear of the runner-up Tadesse while Kipsang held off the late challenge provided by Addisu after a photo finish Spain’s Nassim Hassaous faced a fierce battle with Norway’s Ibrahim Buras throughout but finally finished as the top European 38 seconds behind the winner who declared: “I’m satisfied as my target was the win and I managed to get it." who will take part in the Italica Gold meeting next Sunday added: “At first I felt a bit uncomfortable as I’m accustomed to training at sea level and Soria is over 1000m altitude I controlled the race but preferred to stay behind to protect myself from the wind and only unleash my attack in the closing lap.” Emeterio Valiente for World Athletics  Women (8km)1 Mercy Chepkemoi (KEN) 26:482 Francine Niyomukunzi (BDI) 26:553 Diana Chepkemoi (KEN) 27:114 Sharon Chepkemoi (KEN) 27:285 Marta Perez (ESP) 28:056 Lidia Campo (ESP) 28:187 Sara Reimondo (ESP) 28:208 Cristina Espejo (ESP) 28:249 Katherine Tisalema (ECU) 28:3010 Mari Luz Tesuri (ARG) 28:37 Men (8km)1 Rodrigue Kwizera (BDI) 23:172 Ayele Tadesse (ETH) 23:263 Mathew Kipchumba Kipsang (KEN) 23:314  Wegene Addisu (ETH) 23:315  Egide Ntakarutimana (BDI) 23:396 Hosea Kiplangat (UGA) 23:407 Nassim Hassaous (ESP) 23:558 Ibrahim Buras (NOR) 23:559 Pablo Sanchez (ESP) 24:1010 Javier Guerra (ESP) 24:22 Results Sandra Soria is a home design authority with more than three decades in magazine and book editing Sandra was a Meredith Corporation staff member for 25 years serving as executive editor for Better Homes and Gardens and Country Home magazines Sandra now serves as a Dotdash Meredith contributing editor She is also a feature editor for Naturally Sandra is the author of five books on home and garden design and co-author of cookbooks and home design books and feature writer with more than three decades of experience in the magazine business Sandra kicked off her career as a feature editor for 'TEEN magazine in Los Angeles She moved to Des Moines to accept a position at Meredith Corporation where she wrote on home design and trends for Better Homes and Gardens for 15 years rising to the title of executive home editor for Better Homes and Gardens before she moved over to Country Home as an executive editor of the magazine Sandra jumped into the arena 10 years ago and has been a contributor to several Dotdash Meredith magazine titles along with serving as feature editor for Naturally She has written five books for Taunton Press co-authored the Herbivorous Butcher cookbook and contributed to several home design books Pediatrician | Cook Children’s Medical Center Despite being the first in her family to obtain a college education Bianka Soria-Olmos didn’t rest on her laurels after receiving a bachelor’s degree at TCU from the University of North Texas Health Science Center before completing her residency in pediatrics at the world-renowned Baylor College of Medicine/Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston Having been a pediatrician with Cook Children’s Health Care System for the past decade Soria-Olmos has become one of Fort Worth’s most influential voices in children’s health care she became a leading advocate in the battle against vaccine misinformation among Fort Worth’s Latino population hosting live streams and Zoom calls set up through nonprofits These efforts would become the subject of a Fort Worth Magazine cover story in April 2021 Soria-Olmos became a member of Cook Children’s board of directors and has remained one of the hospital’s ambassadors for diversity Favorite quote: "Fight for the things that you care about but do it in a way that will lead others to join you." – Ruth Bader Ginsburg One community came together to celebrate its history in a day of fun in Gulfport over the weekend Soria City celebrated its first-ever reunion The historical community was incorporated as a town in 1903 where it was later annexed into Gulfport Those at the reunion celebrated its past as a once self-sufficient African American neighborhood and inspiring others to uplift one another Soria City community member Keith Dunlap said “Soria City has always been a prominent black neighborhood here in the City of Gulfport we want to try to give homage to those that came before us but then also to bring the young people along and make them more appreciative of where it is and who they are in this neighborhood.” The Soria City community says it hopes to keep the reunion a bi-annual event Incumbent Kevin Cook and lifelong Topekan Robert Soria will face off in the Aug 6 primary election for the Shawnee County Commission District 2 seat McClure is unchallenged in the GOP primary The Capital-Journal posed the same five questions to each candidate Answers were lightly edited for formatting Kevin Cook: From a young age I felt called to public service I saw issues that compelled me to run for Shawnee County Commissioner including reduction of law enforcement support and the need for expansion of quality-of-life outlets During the Great Recession the Shawnee County Commission had made cuts to mental health funding and drug and alcohol counseling These budget cuts had caused a lack of services for those were most vulnerable I have continually advocated for increased mental health services support of law enforcement and the Department of Corrections have remained important issues to me I have worked to ensure that these bodies remained fully staffed to protect the citizens of Shawnee County both the Shawnee County Sheriff and Shawnee County Department of Corrections are highly staffed and I am proud of the employees that work to protect our Shawnee County citizens More: Here's who's running for Shawnee County elected offices this year Robert Soria: There is no real representation for constituents of Shawnee County District 2 We are fed up with the status quo and I will change that There is a lack of respect from the current commissioner continuously voting to raise his salary on the back of taxpayers' hard-earned dollars While he has been double-dipping as the county commissioner ($60,833.14) and the city’s public defender ($190,000) he has maintained a revolving door that puts real criminals back into our neighborhoods and working hard every single day to be their voice Tell us about a time you put forth a good idea that was put to use and brought positive effects.Cook: When Shawnee County Parks and Recreation looked at the assessment of the Oakland Pool there was serious discussion with not replacing the existing fifty-nine-year-old pool had seen declining attendance and revenue was not sufficient to cover the expenses associated with the pool As Commissioner I asked that the Department review why the attendance was low The review showed that the pool had declined in appeal as it had no amenities (Diving boards etc.) and the constant repair to the fifty-nine-year-old aluminum pool had left it very rough on the bottom The review also showed that there was great interest for a community pool with the more than 5,000 residents of the neighborhood As replacement of the existing pool commenced I advocated to my fellow Commissioners for the replacement of the pool with the new Oakland Pool The public engagement sessions reflected that the community also wanted to have the construction of a new pool The new Oakland Community pool is set to be open in early August 2024 More: Here's why Topeka resident Jonathan Smith is launching a run to be Shawnee County clerk I pushed to implement GIS mapping of Shawnee County demographics I am helping identify specific areas of need based on our strategic plan This allows us to make sure our services are reaching people who need it most I am idea driven and focus on looking at the future and how to do things better the commissioner is operating on the same old approaches to serve our county Using data requires us to be accountable to the facts and look at innovative ways to solve our many problems Cook: The role of Shawnee County in addressing homelessness should be in the area of addressing mental health drug and alcohol addiction and thinking of homelessness as a public health crisis The City of Topeka has many resources to address homeless issues only Shawnee County has the resources of the Shawnee County Health Agency After discussions with local advocacy organizations I believe that if homelessness was addressed as a public health issue there are additional resources that Shawnee County could use to help address and lift individuals out of homelessness with the construction of the behavioral health wing at the Shawnee County Department of Corrections we will be able to get mental health services to individuals to reduce the rate of reoffending while addressing the criminal offenses that brought them into the Shawnee County Jail Soria: The county has been irresponsible in partnering with the city to deal with issues such as homelessness It is often perceived that our representative is uninterested until election time We must take initiative when addressing complicated issues that impact a large portion of the area we serve This isn’t going to be solved with one solution but must include a public health approach Public health is the county’s responsibility and I will ensure that the silos come down The city has looked at different initiatives and have had public forums to gather input I didn’t see my representative present nor address this publicly in the timeframe the city has committed mentally ill leaves many residents feeling hopeless I will make it a priority to work with the city to address these issues Cook: My background is that I was raised in a blue-collar home where my father was a welder As I child I was taught how to live frugally and make things last as long as possible I have brought this perspective to Shawnee County in looking at whether a project is a want or a need As a college/law school student I worked my way through school without taking on student loans My wife and I have worked to pass on to our children these values The value of saving for projects and setting budgetary goals is important for both a household and for government I have worked to strengthen our financial standing and Shawnee County debt is less than eight percent of our annual budget Debt is only incurred as needed for large projects and at a time when it will not adversely impact the Shawnee County budget I have owned and operated a small business in our community for the past twenty-five years I understand the challenges and opportunities that confront and frustrate the business community I have worked to ensure that Shawnee County is engaged with the business community and is aware of how we can work to promote both small and large businesses to grow and thrive in Shawnee County More: Former councilman Brett Blackburn says he's wiser as he runs for Shawnee County Commission Soria: I have spent over 25 years living in the heart of District 2 raising a family in a low-to-moderate income neighborhood As your Shawnee County District 2 Commissioner I will prioritize attending community meetings on a regular basis rather than coming around only at election time With a background in data analysis and nearly 30 years of work experience in public service I will use my expertise to view community issues through a public health lens leveraging fact-driven data to solve complex community issues will be central to my approach to improving our community I have also been highly invested in volunteerism with LULAC Senior Center Board of directors creating a neighborhood watch where I live This has helped deepen my understanding of the need for and benefits of social services I have demonstrated I can lead and bring people together for the benefit of the community I understand the community and its needs because I am just like you With the rapid acceleration of the assessed value of real estate in Shawnee County over the last four years the need to reduce the amount of property tax has becomes a priority to reduce the mill levy from the rate set for 2024 I believe that my fellow commissioners are committed to examine all aspects of the 2025 budget to work towards further reduction of the mill levy assessed The reduction of the mill levy will give relief to the taxpayers in the amount of taxes paid on property tax Shawnee County taxpayers as part of the sales tax extension committed to the expansion of Rochester Road from the area just north of Wal-Mart/Dillons to Seaman High School This public works project will be a massive undertaking for Shawnee County in that it will add needed additional traffic lanes The project will last several years in construction is necessary to the safety of the residents of North Shawnee County and will further enhance our community for future development More: Topeka USD 501 board member Lisa Schmitt running as a Republican for Shawnee County Clerk Soria: A key focus of my campaign is to strengthen the relationship between the city and county governments fostering partnerships that benefit taxpayers and drive progress there are other things that impact our community on a day-to-day basis such as public health and safety Topeka is about 70% of the county and many people who live in the county work within the city Ignoring this has been a huge disconnect in prioritizing how people's tax dollars are spent It only makes sense that we have a better working relationship with the city on the human side of infrastructure development While taxes are one of the main revenue sources for the county it is important that we look at the efficiency of the funds we are spending I plan to analyze how we are distributing funding and measure the outcomes- this includes never voting to raise my salary We can look more closely at how we are taxing-are we using regressive tax methods that cost governments more in the long run or more Related:  February 18, 2025 - SACRAMENTO, CA – Last week, Assemblywoman Esmeralda Soria (D-Merced), introduced AB 707 which will appropriate $455.5 million for improvements to State Highway Route 152 which are needed to accommodate increasing the water capacity of the San Luis Reservoir.  “California’s water system desperately needs increased water storage capacity in order to meet the needs of both our residents and our agriculture economy,” said Soria. “In order to increase this capacity Sisk Dam and the San Luis Reservoir must be raised. However which crosses over the reservoir must also be raised and improved.”  AB 707 helps deliver on California’s promise to secure water for its residents by providing funding for the state’s portion of the reservoir expansion project the San Luis Reservoir has served as the hub of our water storage system for the farms and ecosystems reliant on south-of-Delta water supply,” said Board Chair of the San Luis & Delta-Mendota Water Authority Cannon Michael “The Authority thanks Assemblywoman Soria and our legislative delegation for their support to improve the affordability of this critical water storage improvement by working to secure state funds to improve unrelated public safety improvements on State Route 152.” “Given the reality of extreme weather caused by climate change it is vital to invest in water supply storage projects that help support the people and businesses of California,” said Valley Water Board Chair Tony Estremera. “Thank you to Assemblywoman Soria for introducing a bill that provides critical transportation safety benefits and supports the Sisk Dam Raise and San Luis Reservoir Expansion Project which will improve water supply reliability to 2 million people in Santa Clara County and help lessen the financial burden on our local ratepayers.” and Merced counties. Source: Assemblywoman Esmeralda Soria Robert Soria, a lifelong Topekan filed to run for the Shawnee County Commission District 2 seat currently held by Kevin Cook a Democrat said he wants to bring new leadership to the commission "I've done a lot of community work in District 2 and across Topeka and Shawnee County," he said "The things that I'm hearing from neighbors and people I work with is it's time for new responsive leadership to represent District 2." Soria said one area he would like to focus on is strengthening the relationship between the city and the county In order to strengthen the relationship between the two governing bodies "Obviously we will have to start with conversations but more details will be revealed as my campaign progresses." "Some of the things I've been hearing is: 'We're tired of tone-deaf politicians who have overstayed their welcome Politicians that are self-serving and they're not thinking of the best interests of the people who are living in District 2," he said “As your Shawnee County District 2 Commissioner I will prioritize attending community meetings on a regular basis rather than coming around only at election time.” Soria graduated from Kansas State University with a bachelor's degree in statistics He also earned his master's degree in public administration from the University of Kansas Soria has a nearly 30-year work history in data analysis in various positions with the Kansas Department of Transportation Kansas Division of Workers' Compensation and the Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library He has been involved in volunteerism with LULAC Senior Center Board of directors Oakland Neighborhood Improvement Association Heartland Visioning Steering Committee and more Primary elections will be Aug. 6, with the general election on Nov Keishera Lately is the business reporter for the Topeka Capital-Journal She can be reached at klately@cjonline.com “We had such a great foundation here in Soria City It was a strong sense of community and love here in the community were instrumental in all our lives,” said Ogal Howard Soria City in Downtown Gulfport is a historical community for the many African-Americans that lived there It housed a self-sufficient community with various businesses and a landmark behind me signifies that history for its community Our forefathers from 121 years ago when Soria City was founded we were a village everybody took care of everybody We were a walkable community before walkable communities came into existence,” said Eric Cooper Soria City was named after Margaret Soria who owned and incorporated the town in 1903 — which annexed into Gulfport three years later The city’s borders extended from 18th Avenue to Bullis Avenue between 22nd Street and East Railroad Street In 2015 the community was recognized as a national historical place whose father owned a theatre and other successful businesses in Soria City says her family’s history shows what can be done in the black community when everyone works as a whole “It’s so important to know those things can exist in the black community And that it is a vital part of us becoming what we need to be as citizens to that we can take care of ourselves “I think it’s awesome for the youth and those that did not see the days that I seen back in those day They can look on this marker and be able to see the greatness and be inspired to do even more,” said Cooper UC MercedImage by Veronica AdroverMarch 27, 2025 - SACRAMENTO, CA – On Wednesday, Assemblywoman Esmeralda Soria (D-Merced) announced her bill AB 58 which would call for a comprehensive funding plan for the future of medical education at the University of California (UC) “We have seen first-hand the impacts of medical workforce shortages throughout the Central Valley,” said Soria. “AB 58 would help ensure the Legislature is equipped with the information needed to secure appropriate funding for the medical education provided for our community at UC Merced.”  AB 58 would request the UC to report to the Legislature by August 31 2026 on the financing necessary to expand on the existing successful San Joaquin Valley PRIME+ BS to MD program (SJV PRIME+) UC Merced conducts in partnership with UC San Francisco (UCSF) and transition to a fully independent medical school operated by UC Merced.  “We deeply appreciate Assemblywoman Soria’s continued support of UC Merced,” said UC Merced Chancellor Juan Sánchez Muñoz. “Her commitment to Assembly District 27 and working in partnership with the University of California to ensure that the legislature makes responsible fiscal decisions for California’s students and the future of medical education in the Central Valley will be essential to our future success and that of the region.”  UC Merced has already begun successfully delivering quality medical education to the Central Valley through the SJV PRIME+ partnership with UCSF and plans to expand on this success with the completed construction of the UC Merced Medical Education Building funding limitations in the state budget have seen reductions to overall funding to the UC system as a whole In the Governor’s January proposal for the 2025-26 Budget the UC would see funding reduced by $271 million and it is unclear what future budget years might look like given these restrictions To ensure successful programs like SJV PRIME+ and key capital investments like UC Merced’s Medical Education Building are not wasted the Legislature will need a full understanding of the UC’s needs to create a prudent financial plan for the future Cristóbal Soria and the Madrid players protesting | Real Madrid Confidencial FIRST TEAM Cristóbal Soria Emerges from the Cave to Make a Spectacular Fool of HimselfThe panelist from El Chiringuito celebrates the referee's decision with harsh criticism of Real Madrid15/02/2025 22:10:00h by Alex Moreno former Sevilla delegate and regular panelist on El Chiringuito has once again been at the center of controversy on social media following Jude Bellingham's expulsion at the Sadar In a video posted on his X account (formerly known as Twitter) Soria lashed out at the white club and its reaction to the referees He joined the video with a message that quickly stirred up a commotion: "It turns out that Bellingham tells the referee to go to hell right to his face and is obviously expelled.. and now the Real Madrid gurus are threatening to leave the League.. he celebrated what he considers the "bravery" of referee Munuera Montero in expelling Bellingham referees are never brave enough when they have to sanction Real Madrid and the decision to expel the Englishman was an exception that Soria applauded The former Sevilla delegate also referred to Real Madrid's situation in terms of refereeing alongside a photo of Munuera Montero expelling the English player Bellingham's Expulsion | Real Madrid ConfidencialThis comment made his satisfaction with the referee's decision clear while the white club continues to face controversial decisions in its favor Soria did not hesitate to celebrate that since Real Madrid's statement following the incident in Cornellá the club has not received a single penalty in its favor he highlighted that Madrid suffered an expulsion but none of its opponents have been sanctioned with a red card Despite the criticism his messages generate Soria remains a staunch defender of any action that favors Sevilla or Barça and harms Real Madrid he has managed to maintain his controversial stance and fuel division in Spanish soccer continue to be met with rejection by the white club's fans who accuse him of seizing any opportunity to lash out against them Soria keeps doing his thing | Real Madrid Confidencial FIRST TEAM Cristóbal Soria's ridiculousness with a most childish accusation: 'They wet themselves...'Cristóbal Soria has continued with very childish behavior to attack Madridism03/02/2025 03:25:00h by Diego Mengual Real Madrid is a global brand that captivates and generates a lot of interest in what happens on the field as Cristobal Soria himself has demonstrated in recent hours The clown of "El Chiringuito de Jugones," who can't celebrate Sevilla's successes since those from Nervión continue in free fall what Cristobal Soria does is annoy Carlo Ancelotti's players and their fans Soria is in the eye of the hurricane | Real Madrid ConfidencialThis has been demonstrated after his latest post on 'X,' a social network where he has shown his low and poor intellectual quotient "Madridists when they see this man wet their pants...!!!" expressed the former Sevilla delegate referring to the German Hansi Flick are spreading like wildfire on social media Real Madrid fans are tired of characters like Cristobal Soria especially because they are harmful to Spanish football Flick has shown class | Real Madrid ConfidencialFurthermore many have asked the panelist of "El Chiringuito de Jugones" to learn about dignity and respect "Atlético de Madrid and Madrid are fantastic teams But what we have to do is look at ourselves and I think we solved it well because Alavés defends very well," assured the Barcelona coach this Sunday who has always shown great and deep respect beyond what has been happening on the field October 1, 2024 - SACRAMENTO, CA— On Monday, Assemblywoman Esmeralda Soria announced that Governor Newsom has signed her bill, AB 2900 AB 2900 requires the California Air Resources Board to provide technical assistance to help small agricultural truck owners upgrade their truck fleets to comply with the state’s clean air goals “Many of our truck drivers are independent owner-operators or are small businesses with truck fleets that primarily serve our agricultural economy.” said Assemblywoman Soria “And they need and deserve our help to successfully transition their vehicles to meet California’s clean air goals I’m grateful that the Governor recognizes the importance of providing assistance to small truck owners and that he signed AB 2900 into law.” The agricultural sector has long been the backbone of the Central Valley’s economy and it relies on the trucking industry to deliver goods to California neighborhood grocery stores and across the United States California has set ambitious emission reduction goals across all transportation sectors Transitioning heavy-duty diesel trucks has proven challenging for owner-operators and owners of small truck fleets that primarily serve the agricultural community AB 2900 will help California’s small agricultural truck owners navigate state requirements to successfully transition to emission-compliant trucks while ensuring that the state’s shift to cleaner vehicles does not leave behind the small farmers who have helped make California the largest agricultural exporter in the United States Edu Aguirre and Cristóbal Soria get into a heated argument live on "El Chiringuito de Jugones" | Real Madrid Confidencial FIRST TEAM Brutal Rant by Edu Aguirre against Cristóbal Soria He Said It All to His FaceIntense confrontation between both commentators of "El Chiringuito de Jugones" during the latest show20/01/2025 11:40:00h by Enrique Sanz Diego Pablo Simeone's words continue to resonate in the Spanish soccer elite After the Copa del Rey game between Real Madrid and Celta de Vigo the coach revealed "episodes that occurred during the game It took just a day for the first reply from Real Madrid with statements from Carlo Ancelotti After the victory with a comeback against Las Palmas Ceballos followed the same line set by his coach to respond to the red-and-white coach in a flash interview Cristóbal Soria on "El Chiringuito de Jugones" | Real Madrid ConfidencialRegarding these words Edu Aguirre understands that "it can't be that we let it be implied that there's a club that has been stealing for a hundred years if there's someone who has cheated in their professional career the former Sevilla delegate seems proud of the orders he gave. While in charge of the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán for so many years "If there's someone who has cheated and tried to deceive the referee and the opponents in their career as a professional Edu is very clear about his judgment regarding what Cristóbal Soria has done in the past: "I think that's not right" Edu Aguirre has no problem with "Simeone having an opinion about a play for Simeone to imply that Real Madrid has been stealing for a hundred years is very unprofessional" Besides showing little professionalism according to the journalist and commentator "it's the ugliest thing for a great coach like Simeone" The commentator from "El Chiringuito" doesn't hesitate: "it's the ugliest and most degrading thing to imply that Madrid has been stealing for a hundred years Edu Aguirre goes all out against Diego Pablo Simeone's statements about Real Madrid condemning them as "harmful" and "unprofessional" the controversy over those words doesn't seem ready to end Edu Aguirre presenting "El Chiringuito de Jugones" | Real Madrid ConfidencialOnce again many urge Real Madrid for a clear and direct reply from the top but the executives led by Florentino Pérez have reportedly focused on other aspects of the club such an attack on the entity hasn't gone unnoticed as seen in the statements from Carlo Ancelotti and Dani Ceballos The rivalry between Real Madrid and Atlético de Madrid intensifies once again and at the worst possible moment: separated by two points they compete for the leadership of LaLiga 24/25 the advantage is held by a white team that The accelerating global demand for battery storage is driving the construction of factories in Southern Europe proximity to local and global transport and logistic hubs a competitively priced energy supply (in 2023 Spain offered the fifth most affordable 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attracting circular economy businesses and innovators Invest in Soria is your partner to success in the highly competitive battery energy storage system (BESS) sector.     Invest in Soria was founded in 2017 by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs funded by the regional government and backed by the provincial business council Invest in Soria promotes the province’s economic competitiveness and simplifies the process of helping you set up your business Coming to Soria means benefiting from significant advantages such as: Soria offers access to a market of around 15 million people distributed across the country’s principal economic regions: Madrid (just two hours drive to and from Madrid’s airport) Soria is the premier location as a gateway to the entire Southern European market About 60% of Spain’s electricity is generated from renewable sources today and is targeted to reach 80% by 2030 That not only makes it a major demand centre for battery storage but also means factories can benefit from locally produced renewable energy Learn more about the endless possibilities for green energy technology production in one of Europe’s greenest regions, by connecting with Invest in Soria today at +34618751906 or [email protected] Real Madrid experienced a night to forget during their visit to Emirates Stadium Arsenal was superior from the first minute to the final whistle The English intensity and pace overwhelmed a Madrid without answers the London team had already set the tone with suffocating pressure The white team barely managed to connect passes in the opponent's field and the English took advantage of every loss The halftime score reflected what was seen on the field: total dominance by Arsenal The second half didn't bring the desired reaction from Madrid Ancelotti's team found themselves even more physically outmatched Real Madrid suffered the toughest defeat of the season | Getty ImagesThe 'Gunner' Dominance for the Dark Night in LondonAmong all the standout names of the match An English midfielder was the engine of Arsenal's entire system and made the difference with an impeccable performance who offered a true masterclass from the center of the field He was the perfect balance between physical power and game vision No one from Real Madrid managed to overshadow him during the ninety minutes Cristóbal Soria didn't take long to appear The Andalusian posted a message on social media that went viral instantly were loaded with sarcasm and aimed to hit where it hurts the most Soria has made these situations a very recognizable trademark He holds nothing back when he sees his eternal rival in trouble Many followers celebrated Cristóbal Soria's creativity The truth is he once again placed his name among the day's trending topics he always manages to ignite debate on social media his message reflects the sentiment of many who saw Madrid as unrecognizable Neither Bellingham nor Valverde managed to contain the English push Declan Rice established himself as the main protagonist Arsenal's performance was a collective exhibition but Declan Rice's was an individual lesson Cristóbal Soria was there to remind Madridists but also with a lot of intention behind his words January 11, 2025 - SACRAMENTO, CA – Assemblywoman Esmeralda Soria (D-Fresno) issued the following statement on recent Border Patrol activity in the Central Valley: it is more important than ever—That we ensure our farmworker communities are safe and FEEL safe," said Soria. " These operations by U.S Border Patrol officials are causing fear and panic in our Central Valley communities among families workers and individuals who are NOT criminals I want to be crystal clear: The individuals detained by immigration officials that have committed crimes should be held accountable.  Behind every crime there is a victim and we should do everything we can to protect victims prevent more victims and take criminals off the street. Immigration officials need to take a surgical approach to apprehending criminals to ease community concerns among those who are traveling to work raising families and contributing to their community every single day Without this approach, we will see a destabilization in our small towns negatively impacting the entire country’s food supply."  along with the California Latino Legislative Caucus strongly urges the Border Patrol to announce its planned raids and maintain its established protocols of avoiding raids at sensitive locations like schools These venues should remain free from operations otherwise a chilling effect may prevent law-abiding residents from visiting these locations and utilizing their vital services and Sacramento will continue to closely monitor any additional activities by immigration officials and will keep our constituents informed.  Cristóbal Soria with a Strange Gesture and in the Background Barça - Benfica | Real Madrid Confidencial FIRST TEAM Cristóbal Soria Challenges Real Madrid After Barça - Benfica Indirect MessageShocking Message from the Commentator Looking Toward Real Madrid12/03/2025 17:35:00h by Borja Díaz Barcelona managed to meet expectations and defeated Benfica to advance to the Champions League quarterfinals They were the favorites as they had been favored in the draw that took place they are on the easier side of the bracket and should have an easy path until the semifinals although the controversial commentator has gone a step further He doesn't consider either Inter or Bayern as rivals for Barça He is already confidently placing the blaugranas in the Champions League final without any doubt Cristóbal Soria with a Half Smile and a Strange Gesture | Real Madrid ConfidencialHe did so with a message he posted on a Twitter profile after the Barça – Benfica match A warning that also poses a challenge to Real Madrid It should be noted that there would only be a Clásico in a hypothetical final as they wouldn't meet before "Watching this FC Barcelona of Pedri and Lamine Yamal play and after the draw's pairings" he began by saying "We will all agree that Barça is the top favorite to play in the Champions League final and that we would only need to know the opponent…" Soria assured He has no doubts that Flick's team will be in the final It is true that many Barça fans like Cristóbal Soria are already thinking about the Champions League final they prefer not to get ahead of themselves so quickly They know that there are still 3 rounds ahead and they want to take it step by step Cristóbal Soria speaking on El Chiringuito | Real Madrid ConfidencialThe first thing is to secure qualification this Wednesday at the Metropolitano against Atlético de Madrid They know it won't be easy although they bring a favorable 2-1 result from the first leg But even if they advance to the quarterfinals they would still have tough obstacles to overcome everything indicates that they will have to face Arsenal after their thrashing in the first leg the toughest opponent in the bracket is PSG A challenging path that makes Ancelotti's team prefer to be cautious Soria in August 2023 (Provided by Ogle County Sheriff's Office) OREGON — A former Dixon correctional officer was sentenced to 30 months’ probation for the aggravated battery of three Ogle County deputies stemming from a July 2023 incident in rural Polo pleaded guilty June 20 and received his sentences through a plea agreement as he appeared in front of Judge John Redington with attorney Eric Arnquist Assistant State’s Attorney Allison Huntley represented the state Soria was sentenced to concurrent sentences of 30 months’ probation for each felony offense and ordered to undergo any mental health treatment as recommended and take all medications as prescribed Five other counts were dismissed as per the plea agreement Redington noted that Soria had no criminal history Soria was charged after three deputies responded at 11:20 a.m. July 22, 2023, to the 2600 block of South Galena Trail Road in rural Polo for a report of an unwanted person, who turned out to be Soria, Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle said in a news release after the incident When deputies told Soria he needed to leave or he would be arrested for trespassing Soria told the court he was a victim of childhood sex abuse and that he’d developed post-traumatic stress disorder in part as a result from his job as a guard at the Dixon prison he told the court he was assigned to the prison’s “X House,” which houses inmates with psychiatric disorders Arnquist said Soria had “serious mental health issues” and that he had a dissociative break related to his job and had been seeking treatment for his PTSD Earleen HintonEarleen creates content and oversees production of 8 community weeklies. 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