The Paper Trail Podcast Paul Myers

Paul and Ryan talk about Alpaugh's growing dog problem that has begun to plague residents in the community. 
Then they discuss the decisive ruling that will allow Assemblyman Vince Fong to remain on the ballot for both is Assembly seat, and his race to replace Congressman Kevin McCarthy.

Paul and Ryan talk about the handmade BMX biking park that was demolished by the city of Visalia. As a result BMX bikers along with Olympic rider Brook Craine lobbied the council to come up with a plan to build a proper bike park.
Then they discuss the odd stand off between the United Farm Workers union and Wonderful Nursuries following a vote to unionize. Wonderful is claiming that the workers were misled in order for the UFW to increase its ranks. However, UFW is claiming in a law suit that Wonderful is engaging in an unfair labor practice.

Paul and Ryan talk about the recent "dismantling" of a major drug operation in the Central Valley; then they go over Ryan's trip to the Nvidia Conference in San Jose, and how Silicon Valley startups are seeking ways to incorporate AI into their products.

DISCLAIMER: When Paul and Ryan were discussing the race for Congressional District 20, The Sun-Gazette or Mid Valley Times had not called the race for Mike Boudreaux in second place.
Paul and Ryan run through the county's most notable elections from the March 5 primary election.

Paul and Ryan talk about Larry Micari's comments about race during a Legacy Church political forum last Sunday where he told a crowd that the board changed hiring policy based on comments made by fellow supervisor Eddie Valero. The two supervisors exchanged statement on Monday, but came to an understanding and decision to move forward during the Tulare County Board of Supervisors' meeting on Tuesday.

Paul and Ryan review Mike Boudreaux's key local endorsements that he announced last week during the World Ag Expo. They also discuss former President Donald Trump's endorsement of his challenger Vince Fong. But they take the time to defend Boudreaux's bonafidas as a full fledged Republican in today's party in light of advertisements painting him as a liberal.
Then they talk about The Source LGBTQ+ Center's recent recognition at the State Capitol for receiving a $350,000 grant from the James Irvine Foundation.