State Senator Jerry McNerney, D-Pleasanton, on Monday introduced SB 947, the No Robo Bosses Act of 2026 — landmark legislation that would require human oversight of artificial intelligence systems in the workplace to prevent abuses.

Ante los continuos desafíos presupuestarios de California, la Senadora Lola Smallwood-Cuevas (Demócrata por Los Ángeles) emitió la siguiente declaración sobre su compromiso de impulsar soluciones fiscales responsables que protejan los servicios esenciales y promuevan la estabilidad fiscal a largo plazo:

Today, Senator Lola Smallwood-Cuevas joined elected officials representing South Los Angeles in hosting a community celebration honoring Prophet Walker in recognition of his recent clemency and his remarkable transformation from incarceration to becoming a leading developer and restorative justice advocate.

Dr. Oz’s ignorant and performative comments are disrespectful and in no way reflect the Armenian American community I know, represent and work with every day.

Senator Lola Smallwood-Cuevas (D-Los Angeles) released the following statement today on journalist Don Lemon’s arrest and attacks on the right to protest:

LAPD Chief McDonnell’s apparent decision to not enforce California’s, SB 627, the No Secret Police Act, by stating it ‘does not make sense’ is alarming and signals a disregard for his legal obligation to uphold our state laws. A Police Chief does not get to pick and choose which laws will be enforced and which will go ignored.

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Catherine S. Blakespear, D-Encinitas, has introduced legislation aimed at preventing the widespread abuse of nitrous oxide as a recreational drug by limiting its sale to specific uses in certain industries.

SACRAMENTO, CA – On January 30, 2026, Senator Lena Gonzalez (D-Long Beach) introduced Senate Bill (SB) 937 to severely restrict the use of military-style weapons, specifically flashbang grenades and explosive breaching devices, in law enforcement operations. 
 
The bill comes as the nation and communities across California experience escalated immigration enforcement tactics and aggressive military-style enforcement during recent peaceful protests. 
 

SACRAMENTO, CA — As we observe Data Privacy Week and following the successful implementation of the Delete Act and the launch of the popular DROP tool, Senator Josh Becker (D-Menlo Park) today announced new legislation to further strengthen privacy protections for Californians, building on his previous work on consumer privacy.

My Senate offices in Pasadena and Sacramento will remain open to assist the community.