Madeline Shannon • The Center Square, Author at Stocktonia News

An open stainless steel refrigerator with some fruit cups and other small containers on the top shelf and a half-gallon of almond milk and an open tv dinner on the second shelf.

Officials make workforce training part of CalFresh eligibility

by Madeline Shannon • The Center Square Nov. 11, 2026, 8:00 a.m.Nov. 10, 2026, 10:28 a.m.

Programs can include adult education, apprenticeships and career and technical education programs, officials said.

Aerial view of agricultural fields with intersecting waterways and a blue sky with clouds.

Draft California report calls for saving more land for farms

by Madeline Shannon • The Center Square Nov. 9, 2026, 8:00 a.m.Nov. 7, 2026, 4:35 p.m.

An open stainless steel refrigerator with some fruit cups and other small containers on the top shelf and a half-gallon of almond milk and an open tv dinner on the second shelf.

As many as 47,000 people could be kicked off CalFresh

by Madeline Shannon • The Center Square Oct. 25, 2026, 12:00 p.m.Oct. 24, 2026, 12:09 p.m.

Table with bags of grains and oat containers, with a person in a yellow safety vest and green gloves standing behind.

Taxpayer-funded $3.2 billion fruit, vegetable program restarts

by Madeline Shannon • The Center Square Oct. 19, 2026, 11:30 a.m.Oct. 19, 2026, 10:39 a.m.

Housing construction

Affordable housing law expected to prevent foreclosures

by Madeline Shannon • The Center Square Oct. 12, 2026, 8:00 a.m.Oct. 8, 2026, 2:37 p.m.

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Republican legislators push back on Bay-Delta water plan

by Madeline Shannon • The Center Square Sept. 30, 2026, 8:00 a.m.Sept. 30, 2026, 10:40 a.m.

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Millions go to taxpayer-funded aid for state’s hungry families

by Madeline Shannon • The Center Square Sept. 28, 2026, 10:00 a.m.Sept. 27, 2026, 5:29 p.m.

Aerial view of a river winding through agricultural fields with a partly cloudy sky.

Millions in bond money going to CA Water Project if this bill becomes law

by Madeline Shannon • The Center Square Sept. 16, 2026, 10:00 a.m.Sept. 15, 2026, 9:48 a.m.

The state capitol building -- A grand white building with a large dome and columns, framed by tall green trees against a clear blue sky.

California lawmakers talk about economic development in San Joaquin Valley

by Madeline Shannon • The Center Square Aug. 8, 2026, 9:00 a.m.Aug. 6, 2026, 12:51 p.m.

The California State Capitol building with a central dome and Corinthian columns under a clear blue sky.

Amid rising fears of rolling back voter rights, Black lawmakers announce new Voting Rights Act for California

by Madeline Shannon • The Center Square May 16, 2026, 6:00 a.m.May 14, 2026, 1:54 p.m.