Senator Sabrina Cervantes (D-Riverside) successfully shepherded 11 bills through the legislative process and secured signatures from Governor Gavin Newsom this year, with most of the legislation being signed into law by the Governor in September.

Senator Reyes issued the following statement in response to Attorney General Rob Bonta’s lawsuit challenging ICE’s civil immigration arrests in and around California courthouses. The complaint cites Senate Bill 873, authored by Senator Gómez Reyes, which strengthens protections against civil arrests for people traveling to, attending, or returning from court, including within 1,000 feet of a courthouse.

Securing $15 million for Altadena’s CARE Fund is a critical step toward ensuring Eaton Fire survivors can rebuild their homes, remain in the community they call home, and have a meaningful voice in their recovery.

State investment will modernize the Delano Mosquito Abatement District's public health laboratory, strengthen disease prevention and help families safely enjoy the outdoors.
DELANO, Calif. (October 15, 2026)— State Senator Melissa Hurtado (D-Bakersfield) joined local officials Thursday to present $150,000 in state funding to the Delano Mosquito Abatement District to modernize its public health laboratory, strengthen disease surveillance and help protect Central Valley families from mosquito-borne illnesses.

SACRAMENTO – Beginning on January 1, South Bay cities will have expanded tools to finance workforce housing through their regional housing trust under SB 799, a new law authored by Senator Ben Allen (D-Santa Monica) and signed by Governor Gavin Newsom.

PHOTO: Sen. Blakespear presented the Mission Viejo City Council with a check for $850,000 on Tuesday night at the city’s Council Chambers. Left to right are Council Member Cynthia Vasquez, Mayor Pro Tem Brian Goodell, Sen. Blakespear, Mayor Wendy Bucknum, Council Member Trish Kelley and Council Member Bob Ruesch.
 

The funding, secured by Senator Becker, will support the renovation of an aging property into affordable homes serving farmworkers and their family members.
State Senator Josh Becker (D-Menlo Park) has announced $1 million in state funding for a major affordable housing initiative led by Puente de la Costa Sur that will transform property in Pescadero into safe, healthy, and affordable homes for local farmworkers and their families.

Caltech’s contributions on so many levels are significant to human discovery and growth.

PHOTO: Sen. Blakespear presents a $1 million check to Max Disposti (holding the check on the right), Executive Director of the North County LGTBQ Resource Center, with the center’s staff and supporters in attendance.  
 
OCEANSIDE, Calif. – Sen. Catherine S. Blakespear, D-Encinitas, on Tuesday presented the North County LGBTQ Resource Center with a $1 million check. Sen. Blakespear was able to secure the funding from the 2026-27 state budget. 

SACRAMENTO—Year after year, wildfires have swept across communities, leveling entire towns, upending the lives of millions, and forever changing the future of the Golden State. These devastating disasters have also brought out the best in Californians as they answer the call to help neighbors in their greatest time in need.