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February 4, 2026

Fresno Bee

There wasn’t much shock among Fresno County officials after learning that the FBI found an unlicensed biological lab operating in a home in a Las Vegas neighborhood. Or, that a day later on Sunday, the investigation led back to a similar lab that had been operating in a Reedley cold-storage warehouse in 2022.

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Press Release Jim Costa
February 2, 2026

WASHINGTON — Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) released the following statement regarding the recent federal and local law enforcement action in Las Vegas involving a suspected biological laboratory and ongoing concerns about illegal lab operations:

January 29, 2026

Mid Valley Times 

FRESNO – With the open enrollment period coming to a close, local leaders and health advocates joined representatives from Covered California to emphasize the importance of health care coverage. 

Issues:Healthcare
January 29, 2026

ABC30 Action News

SELMA, Calif. (KFSN) -- The COVID pandemic was challenging for many people.

That includes adolescents like Natalie Bonilla, who was in middle school at the time.

Issues:Education
January 27, 2026
 
FRESNO, Calif, (KFSN) -- Amid fallout over the killing of Alex Pretti in Minnesota last weekend, Valley lawmakers are pressing for answers.
 
"I think this gives an opportunity for serious and sweeping reforms within (the) Department of Homeland Security," Fresno Democratic Congressman Jim Costa told Ac
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Press Release Jim Costa
January 27, 2026

FRESNO, Calif. - Congressman Jim Costa released the following statement and video in light of the tragic death of Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old U.S. Citizen and ICU nurse for a Veterans' Hospital, during an ICE raid in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 

Issues:Immigration
January 22, 2026

GV Wire 

The House of Representatives is reviewing a new bill that would bring millions in funding to Fresno State University and drive economic growth in the Central Valley.
 

The BUILD Act would authorize up to $1.7 billion per year for five years and support 174 universities across the nation, including Fresno State.

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Press Release Jim Costa
January 20, 2026

FRESNO, CA — Following a report from the U.S. Drought Monitor confirming that California is no longer experiencing drought conditions statewide for the first time since 2000, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) released the following statement: