Melissa Melendez

SAN DIEGO (KUSI) – California reopened fully today since March 2020 when pandemic closures locked down much of the state. Sen. Melissa Melendez, Cal State Senator representing District 28, joined KUSI’s Logan Byrnes to discuss the grand reopening. While Sen. Melendez is happy this era of California’s history is hopefully...

SACRAMENTO (KUSI) – In the past, the state has sent many sexually violent predators to live in San Diego’s East County, much to the dismay of East County residents. This happened most recently with the case of appointing two SVPs, Douglas Badger and Merle Wakefield, to a Mount Helix home.

SACRAMENTO (KUSI) – Governor Gavin Newsom set June 15, 2021, as the date to fully reopen the state of California, citing low case rates and vaccination numbers. On the other hand, many other states, most notably Florida and Texas, reopened months ago, and have seen success. But as we know, California was the last state in the country to resume many activities including indoor dining, youth sports competition, and attending sporting events.

SAN DIEGO (KUSI) – Business owners hailed Gov. Gavin Newsom’s decision to lift stay-at-home orders across California in response to improving coronavirus conditions. But local health officials expressed concern that it could reverse the recent sharp drop in cases and hospitalizations. The turnaround comes after a month after some hospitals...

SACRAMENTO – California state Senator Melissa Melendez, R- Lake Elsinore, honored Cindy Warren as the 2020 Woman of the Year for Assembly District 67, Tuesday, Sept. 29. Warren serves as an ambassador for the Murrieta/Wildomar Chamber of Commerce. “I am truly honored to finally recognize Cindy Warren as the 2020 Woman of the Year for Assembly District 67,” Melendez said. “Her tireless dedication to our community throughout her adult life is truly telling by her many selfless acts. While COVID-19 may have delayed this announcement, Cindy’s efforts to help businesses in our community and the youth of our region should not go unnoticed. Her selfless commitment to helping student athletes achieve the goals of going to college is truly worthy of our praise and celebration.”