Ben Hueso

(El Centro, CA) – After a long wait and continuous uncertainty over an $11 million bond for the construction of the El Centro Aquatic Center, the state’s Department of Finance recently announced that those funds have been finally approved. With this funding, the City of El Centro can carry out its plans to build out the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Sports Pavilion/Adams Park area with an aquatic center, replacing The Plunge, the old city pool demolished nearly 10 years ago.

(San Diego, CA) – This Tuesday, November 25, Senator Ben Hueso will host his fourth annual “Turkey Club” giveaway at Barrio Logan MAAC Project and South Bay Community Services in Chula Vista. Senator Hueso will be distributing turkeys to over 1,000 families in need throughout Senate District 40. Donations kindly provided by Northgate Market, Vallarta Supermarket, Karina’s Restaurant and California American Water Company.

(Imperial Valley, CA) – This Monday, November 24, Senator Ben Hueso will host his second annual “Turkey Club” giveaway at the Neighborhood House of Calexico and Catholic Charities in El Centro. Senator Hueso will be distributing turkeys to over 1,000 families in need throughout Senate District 40. Donations kindly provided by Northgate Market, Food 4 Less, Tapatio Auto and Truck Wrecking, Inc., Vazquez Truckline, and Otay Auto Auction.

(Sacramento, CA) – During a November 20 quarterly meeting, the Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB) approved approximately $26 million in grants to help restore and protect fish and wildlife habitats throughout California. The funds for all these projects come from bond initiatives approved by voters to help preserve and protect California's natural resources. The approved grants include $3.3 million for Salton Sea species and habitat conservation. 

Hueso to serve new term on the Senate for the 2015-2016 legislative session
(Sacramento, CA) – In a ceremony at the State Capitol on Monday, December 1st, 2014, Senator Ben Hueso took the oath of office for the 2015-2016 Legislative Session, a new term on the Senate for Hueso. Senate session was called to order by Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom and remarks were delivered by Senate President pro Tempore Kevin de León and Senate Republican Leader Bob Huff. 

(Sacramento, CA)– State Senator Ben Hueso (D-San Diego) introduced a bill that calls for the creation of the Committee on Maximizing Jobs and Economic Development.  The Committee would advise state agencies on the most effective way to implement clean energy policies while creating more employment opportunities across the state.

San Diego, CA… Senator Ben Hueso (D-San Diego) introduced legislation that would provide a process for public water systems to take the necessary steps under a time limited variance granted by the State Water Resources Board to achieve c