Survivors, including actress Denise Richards and Terra Newell of Dirty John, share personal experiences and expose critical gaps in the systems designed to protect victims.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 26, 2026

COMPTON, Calif. (October 21, 2026) — Judicial leaders, legislative analysts, court administrators, and policymakers will convene on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at the Compton Courthouse for a comprehensive public hearing focused on some of the most significant change-driven issues facing California’s judicial branch, including judicial need, allocation of new judgeships, judicial compensation, court construction projects, and long-term courthouse maintenance and modernization.

PG&E demands taxpayers foot unprecedented billions to break up with the dysfunctional utility.

"I’m shocked to learn Andrew Luster, a convicted violent, serial rapist, has been released into Glendora on parole."

Senator Sabrina Cervantes (D-Riverside) secured $5.5 million for the City of Perris, benefiting two community projects, with funding as part of the 2026-27 state budget.
-- $3 million for renovations at Patriot Park, including field improvements, additional parking, and essential lighting upgrades
-- $2.5 million toward the construction of a new fire station, South Perris Fire Station 105, located at 2495 Murrieta Road and anticipated to open in Spring 2028

$300,000 in state funding will help the Altadena Library District maintain its essential community programs and services amid ongoing revenue losses caused by the Eaton Fire.

SACRAMENTO, CA — As artificial intelligence systems become increasingly more a part of daily life for Californians, State Senator Josh Becker (D-Menlo Park) announces that he will be introducing the Frontier AI Safety Act, which is groundbreaking legislation requiring major frontier AI developers to publish the percentage of their research and development computing resources to AI safety, and authorizing CalOES to establish minimum standards.

State investment will support Kern Medical Mobile Dental Unit, bringing care directly to communities
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (October 20, 2026)—State Senator Melissa Hurtado (D-Bakersfield) announced $2 million in state funding for Kern Medical to expand access to dental care through a new Mobile Dental Unit, bringing critical oral health services closer to families throughout Kern County for the first time.

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.