Madeline Shannon • The Center Square, Author at Stocktonia News

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

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.

The plan concerns the San Francisco Bay/Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Watershed, the primary source of drinking water for 25 million people.

A person speaks at a podium.

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.

A crowd of adults and children take part in a march for immigrant families, holding signs.

Bill would target employers who threaten immigrant workers

by Madeline Shannon • The Center Square May 3, 2026, 6:00 a.m.May 2, 2026, 3:03 p.m.

Water flows from a large pipeline onto grassy and rocky terrain in a rural landscape with rolling hills in the background.

California pushes for statewide water-conservation plan in fight against climate change

by Madeline Shannon • The Center Square March 6, 2026, 6:00 a.m.April 23, 2026, 2:32 p.m.