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The Wednesday, October 16, 2024, Central Valley Community Election Forum was hosted by ONME News, in collaboration with community organizations, Black Women Organized for Political Action, Fresno, San Joaquin Valley Chapter, also known as BWOPA) Black American Political Association of California, Fresno Chapter,  also known as Bay PACK; The NAACP #1038, Fresno Chapter; and the African American Clergy Caucus.

ONME News executive producer and publisher Julia Ann Dudley Najieb was the moderator.

Part 1 of the October 16 Central Valley Election Community Forum features California State Assembly District 31 candidates Dr. Joaquin Arambula (incumbent) against opponent Solomon Verduzco followed by US House of Representative candidate and incumbent Congressman Jim Costa who talked about his Central Valley initiatives he looks forward to continuing.

The Wednesday, October 16, 2024, Central Valley Community Election Forum was hosted by ONME News, in collaboration with community organizations, Black Women Organized for Political Action, Fresno, San Joaquin Valley Chapter, also known as BWOPA) Black American Political Association of California, Fresno Chapter,  also known as Bay PACK; The NAACP #1038, Fresno Chapter; and the African American Clergy Caucus.

ONME News executive producer and publisher Julia Ann Dudley Najieb was the moderator.

A representative for the city of Kerman mayoral candidate, Maria Pacheco, who is the incumbent, talked about Pacheco's dedication to helping the city to build and prosper.

Thereafter, moderator and host, Dudley Najieb, had a sit-down discussion with Fresno State professor, Dr. Thomas Holyoke, a specialist in American politics, about some of the difficult-to-understand state propositions on the ballot.

The night ended with Trustee Area 7 Yolanda Joy Moore who talked about the recent Clovis Unified School District school bond, Measure A that is on the ballot. Moore explains the importance of the measure and that the bond would be issued on the current tax rate for residents--taxes will not increase for local residents: CUSD is maintaining the current tax rate of $155 per $100,000 of assessed value, which is the lowest it has been in the district’s history.

The Wednesday, October 9, 2024, Central Valley Community Election Forum hosted by ONME News, in collaboration with community organizations, Black Women Organized for Political Action, Fresno, San Joaquin Valley Chapter, also known as BWOPA) Black American Political Association of California, Fresno Chapter, also known as Bay PACK; The NAACP #1038, Fresno Chapter; and the African American Clergy Caucus features the following Central Valley candidates; Fresno City Council Area 6 candidate, Nick Richardson; State Assembly District 8 candidate, David Tangipa; State Center Community College Area 2 incumbent candidate, Nasreen Johnson; Madera City Council District 4 incumbent candidate; Madera City Council District 4 candidate Derrick Robinson; State Assembly District 27 incumbent candidate Esmeralda Soria; and State Assembly District 27 candidate, Joanna Garcia Rose. 

ONME News executive producer and publisher Julia Ann Dudley Najieb was the moderator. 

In Part 2 of the October 9 Central Valley Community Election Forum hosted by ONME News, watch candidates David Tangipa; State Center Community College Area 2 incumbent candidate, Nasreen Johnson; Madera City Council District 4 incumbent candidate; Madera City Council District 4 candidate Derrick Robinson; State Assembly District 27 incumbent candidate Esmeralda Soria; and State Assembly District 27 candidate, Joanna Garcia Rose.

The Wednesday, October 9, 2024, Central Valley Community Election Forum hosted by ONME News, in collaboration with community organizations, Black Women Organized for Political Action, Fresno, San Joaquin Valley Chapter, also known as BWOPA) Black American Political Association of California, Fresno Chapter,  also known as Bay PACK; The NAACP #1038, Fresno Chapter; and the African American Clergy Caucus featured the following Central Valley candidates; Fresno City Council Area 6 candidate, Nick Richardson; State Assembly District 8 candidate, David Tangipa; State Center Community College Area 2 incumbent candidate, Nasreen Johnson; Madera City Council District 4 incumbent candidate; Madera City Council District 4 candidate Derrick Robinson; State Assembly District 27 incumbent candidate Esmeralda Soria; and State Assembly District 27 candidate, Joanna Garcia Rose. 

ONME News executive producer and publisher Julia Ann Dudley Najieb was the moderator. 

Also featuring special guest Trustee Area 6 Karla Kirk who talks about the process of school bonds and the Central Unified School District school bond, Measure X that is on the ballot. 

In this part 1, here is who is featured:  The four political organization collaborators, candidate Nick Richardson and Trustee Karla Kirk on school bonds.

Watch past live footage highlights of Day 3 of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) with ONME News show host, Julia Ann Dudley Najieb who recaps on the latest election news in California, with light news commentary between DNC speakers.

Dudley Najieb explains more about the U.S. house of representative seat and a summary of the seven contentious races that will affect the make-up of the House in Congress.  She intends to go in depth about the seven U.S. house of representative contentious seats in day four of the DNC.
Thereafter, Dudley Najieb talks with San Francisco affiliate news partner from KPOO 89.5 FM, who is on the ground in Chicago, Harrison Chastang who gives a detailed recap of Day 2 & 3 and the mini protests.

As key speakers take the stage in day 3, such as former president, Bill Clinton; billionaire talk-show host, Oprah Winfrey; famous comedian, Kenan Thompson; former speaker of the house, Nancy Patricia Pelosi; United States Secretary of Transportation Peter Paul Montgomery Buttigieg; Minnesota U.S. senator, Amy Jean Klobuchar and many other key speakers, at the end of the night, the viewers are introduced to vice-presidential nominee, Tim Walz. Thereafter, a live roundtable discussion with hall of famer and award-winning news publisher, Cheryl Smith and Bay Area news publisher, Brigitte Jones recap on these DNC speeches of the day.

Later in the program, Dudley Najieb features an interview with Southern California elected official attending the DNC, Patrice Marshall McKenzie.

Watch past live footage highlights of Day 2of  the Democratic National Convention (DNC) with news show host, Julia Ann Dudley Najieb who recaps on the latest election news in California, with light news commentary between DNC speakers.

Dudley Najieb reviews and explains the open California's U.S. Senate race vacated by the late Senator Dianne Feinstein.  This seat has been under the control of Democratic leadership in California since 1992.

In Californian election news, since there are 10 state ballot measures this upcoming November 5 election, Dudley Najieb reviewed the process of how measures and propositions make their way to the ballot.

Dudley Najieb also features interviews with Fresno, CA DNC delegate, Eric Payne who was at the DNC Day 2 in Chicago, Il, followed by an interview with Diana Love, who is the California Democratic Party secretary who was also there.

Thereafter, watch a lively roundtable discussion with hall of famer and award-winning news publisher, Cheryl Smith, popular social media influencer, Ashley Ann and Bay Area news publisher, Brigitte Jones who recap on the DNC speeches of the day, and key speakers Second Gentleman, Douglas Emhoff, former first lady, Michelle Obama and former president, Barack Obama.

Watch past live footage highlights of Day 1 the Democratic National Convention (DNC) with news show host, Julia Ann Dudley Najieb who recaps on the latest election news in California, with light new commentary between DNC speakers.  

Dudley Najieb also talks with San Francisco affiliate news partner from KPOO 89.5 FM, who is on the ground in Chicago, Harrison Chastang who gives a detailed recap, from the live protests to the Black Caucus meeting results.

Thereafter, watch a lively roundtable discussion with hall of famer and award-winning news publisher, Cheryl Smith, popular social media influencer, Ashley Ann and Bay Area news publisher, Brigitte Jones who recap on the DNC speeches of the day, First Lady Dr. Jill Biden and President Joe Biden.

In this segment of California Politics Now, news host, Julia Ann Dudley Najieb reveals the intricate details of 23 videos released, amounting to 14 hours, released by Documented and ProPublica, non-partisan news organizations.

In this next segment of California Politics Now, news host, Julia Ann Dudley Najieb discusses how Project 2025 directly affects California, especially when it comes to the drastically, changing climate in the state.

In the next segment of California Politics Now, news host, Julia Ann Dudley Najieb discusses how Project 2025 directly affects California and the rest of the nation regarding popular initiatives and policies:  social security benefits, abolishing the US Department of Education, raising taxes on the middle class, and other common issues with voters.

News host Julia Ann Dudley Najieb reviews the intricate details regarding Project 2025 and its conservative beginnings

CA Politics Now Part 1: Julia explains how the Heritage Foundation funded Project 2025 with $22 million

In this segment of California Politics Now, "About Project 2025," Julia Ann Dudley Najieb explains in detail the key project of the Heritage Foundation: Project 2025. Although the director has recently stepped down, Paul Dans, the project would have a significant impact on California as a whole if it continues to push forward through the Trump-Vance Administration if they win the Nov. 5 2024 election.


CA Politics Now Part 2: Running mate, JD Vance, endorses the concept of Project 2025

In this second segment of California Politics Now, "About Project 2025," Julia Ann Dudley Najieb explains the JD Vance and former president, Donald Trump connection; although they have attempted to distance themselves from Project 2025, there is no denying the facts that are out there. ...


CA Politics Now Part 3: An introduction to how Project 2025 would affect California if implemented