Melissa Melendez

SAN DIEGO (KUSI) – California proposed on the November ballot a state constitutional right, that would elevate and expand the existing legality of abortion. This proposed constitutional amendment would guarantee the right to an abortion throughout the whole 9-month pregnancy. The existing Reproductive Privacy Act, declares that everyone possesses...

SAN DIEGO (KUSI) – On top of the sky rocketing gas prices across the state, California lawmakers plan on increasing the gas tax by several cents to nearly 54 cents per gallon on July 1st. California residents are facing pressure from all sides from rising gas taxes, to restrictive...

SAN DIEGO (KUSI) – With the average price of gas for Californian’s coming in at $5.91 cents, Governor Gavin Newsom has proposed an $11 billion dollar relief package to help Californian’s dealing with high gas prices. On Good Morning San Diego, KUSI’s Paul Rudy talked with Senator...

SAN DIEGO (KUSI) – California State Assemblymembers voted down a Republican-led bill Monday that aimed to remove the gas tax from California’s record-breaking high gas prices. Three Democrat San Diego Assemblymembers had a hand in voting against the proposal. On Tuesday, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors...

Republican State Senator Melissa Melendez will not be running for Congress. On Tuesday, News Channel 3 learned that Melendez missed the filing deadline to run in the newly drawn 41st congressional district.  The new district includes most of the Coachella Valley and is currently held by longtime Republican Congressman Ken Calvert.  The 41st district is shaping up to be The post Melissa Melendez misses filing deadline to run for Congress appeared first on KESQ.

After taking steps to enter the race just a week ago, state Sen. Melissa Melendez, R-Lake Elsinore, has missed the deadline to qualify for the ballot and challenge incumbent Rep. Ken Calvert, R-Corona, in this year’s election to represent Palm Springs and other Coachella Valley cities in Congress. Melendez,...

The filing deadline has come and gone, and state Sen. Melissa Melendez is not among the candidates facing Rep. Ken Calvert for an Inland congressional seat. A list of candidates in California’s 41st Congressional District who qualified for the June 7 primary ballot did not include Melendez, R-Lake Elsinore, as of Tuesday afternoon, March 15. The filing deadline was Friday, March 11.

Republican State Senator Melissa Melendez has filed papers to run in the newly drawn 41st Congressional district. The new district includes most of the Coachella Valley. Melendez won a special election for the State Senate in May 2020. She is not able to seek reelection due to term limits. Melendez is a U.S. Navy veteran The post Senator Melissa Melendez files paperwork to run for 41st Congressional District appeared first on KESQ.

Inland state Sen. Melissa Melendez, R-Lake Elsinore, has taken out paperwork to run against Rep. Ken Calvert, R-Corona, setting up a possible clash between two of the Inland Empire’s most prominent conservative politicians for a Riverside County congressional seat. Melendez, who is being termed out of the state legislature...

This year's race to represent Palm Springs and other Coachella Valley cities in Congress is getting more crowded. State Sen. Melissa Melendez, R-Lake Elsinore, filed paperwork Monday with the Riverside County Registrar of Voters to run for California’s 41st congressional district, entering the fray in a race that already includes incumbent Rep. Ken Calvert, R-Corona, one of the longest-serving members of Congress, and three Democrats.

SAN DIEGO (KUSI) – California will no longer require masks in schools starting Mar. 12th. Governor Gavin Newsom joined the governors of Oregon and Washington to announce the states would be strongly recommending masks in schools instead of mandating it. This does not necessarily mean masks will not be...

SAN DIEGO (KUSI) – Governor Newsom and other state officials announced on Thursday, the new “SMARTER” framework that is based on the idea that the coronavirus will be a continuous presence in California. They want to keep California moving in a ongoing state of readiness to address...

I attended a town hall held by State Sen. Melissa Melendez (R-28th District) on Nov. 19. As a Democrat, and not being sure of her political affiliation, I was curious to hear her. To my delight, I thought she was smart, even-handed and astute. Also smart and informed. Not once did she resort to the "party line" or throw jabs at anyone, as some in the audience did (including me).

LAKE ELSINORE (KUSI) – California recently paused the establishment of new non-classroom based charter schools. KUSI’s Ginger Jeffries discussed the moratorium with State Senator Melissa Melendez.

SAN DIEGO (KUSI) – Recent California legislation has caused some Californians to question if lawmakers are working for everyone — or just the progressives?. Some of these include gender-neutral children’s toys shelves in large stores, the ethnic studies bill, prohibiting natural gas in buildings, and more. State Senator Melissa Melendez...

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — San Francisco will require proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 at indoor restaurants, bars, gyms and entertainment venues. Mayor London Breed said Thursday that it’s needed to protect the health of workers, customers and the city overall. The mandate is more stringent than the requirement announced...

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.