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Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia Introduces Clean Fleet Program Legislation

(SACRAMENTO, CA) — Today, Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia (D-Coachella), Assemblymember Robert Rivas (D-Hollister), and Assemblymember Devon Mathis (R-Visalia) stood alongside the California Advanced Biofuels Alliance and Imperial Western Products a Coachella based company, to promote Garcia’s AB 2866, Clean Fleet Program.

Mecca sports park secures $5.8 million in state funding, lawmakers announce

Mecca is among three communities in the 56th Assembly District that have acquired funding to develop or enhance their regional parks.

The proposed 6.7-acre sports park is receiving $5.8 million for development at the corner of Avenue 66 and Dale Kiler Road, next to the Mecca Boys & Girls Club lawmakers announced this week.

It will include a jogging path, exercise equipment, a covered picnic area, sports fields and lighting with public art.

Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia Applauds Over $15 Million in Prop 68 Funds for Local Parks

(SACRAMENTO, CA)— Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia (D-Coachella) is proud to announce and celebrate the successful acquisition of over $15 million in Proposition 68 funding for parks in his district. Today, California State Parks released the latest recipients of the Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Grant Program, including projects from Mecca, Calexico, and Heber.