Caucus News

SACRAMENTO – Following Wednesday’s bold climate announcement by Governor Newsom, a coalition of California legislators announced they are looking forward to beginning the hard legislative work needed to truly attack the climate emergency.

SACRAMENTO – Following Wednesday’s bold climate announcement by Governor Newsom, a coalition of California legislators announced they are looking forward to beginning the hard legislative work needed to truly attack the climate emergency.

September is National Preparedness Month. With the recent fires and earthquake are a reminder that we all need a plan. Below are some simple ways that you can be ready for an emergency and evacuation as well as resources for more information. Be prepared! 

1) Get alerts to know what to do.

2) Make a plan to protect your people by creating an emergency contact list and an evacuation plan.

3) Pack a go bag with things you need.

4) Build a stay box to stay safe at home for when you can't leave.

SACRAMENTO, CA – Dr. Richard Pan, pediatrician and State Senator representing the Sacramento area, made the following statement in support of the Governor’s Executive Order to protect Public Health Officers from personal threats and attacks:

SACRAMENTO – Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) released the following statement regarding Governor Gavin Newsom’s Executive Order to phase out gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035 and take action on additional measures to reduce demand for fossil fuel in California:

SACRAMENTO – Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) released the following statement about the California State University Board of Trustees’ appointment of Dr. Joseph I. Castro to serve as CSU Chancellor:

SACRAMENTO – Senator Bob Wieckowski issued the following statement after Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order to require that all new cars sold in California be zero emission vehicles beginning in 2035.

Voting by mail is a safe way to ensure that your voice will be heard on Election Day. This year all registered California voters will receive a ballot. 

What you need to know: 

1- Fill Out Your Ballot.

2 - Insert Ballot in Envelope, Add Required Information.  

3 - Sign Your Name.

4 - Mail or Drop off Ballot as early as possible, and definitely by or before November 3rd. 

Important Dates: 

            •          Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2020. -

SACRAMENTO ­– Yesterday, the California Department of Business Oversight (DBO) announced the inaugural award of nearly $1 million in CalMoneySmart grants to 12 nonprofit organizations throughout California. The $4 million CalMoneySmart grant program was created by SB 455 (Chapter 478, Statutes of 2019), authored by Senator Steven Bradford (D-Gardena). This bill established the California Financial Empowerment Fund (FEF) to provide low- and moderate-income Californians with greater access to financial tools and education they can use to improve their financial well-being.

SACRAMENTO – Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) issued the following statement regarding the death of native San Diegan Charles Morton, 39, a firefighter who died while battling the El Dorado Fire in the San Bernardino National Forest: