SACRAMENTO, CA — California State Senator Dave Cortese (D–San José), as Chair of the Senate Transportation Committee, introduced Senate Concurrent Resolution 129 (SCR 129) to honor the legacy and distinguished public service career of former California Assemblymember Rusty Areias. SCR 129 would designate a portion of Highway 152 as the “Rusty Areias Highway.” The Senate Transportation Committee approved SCR 129 advancing efforts to honor the legacy of the former Assemblymember.

SACRAMENTO – Legislation by Sen. Catherine S. Blakespear, D-Encinitas, to address misrepresentation in the e-bike marketplace and strengthen consumer protections around how electric bicycles are marketed and sold passed Tuesday in the Senate Transportation Committee.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – A bill supported by police chiefs and authored by Senator Melissa Hurtado (D-Bakersfield) to prevent criminals convicted of having ghost guns from buying, possessing or owning a firearm within 10 years of their convictions passed out of a Senate committee today. The bill, SB 1220 – the Peace Officer Protection Act – will now move to the Senate Appropriations Committee.

SB 1330 (Arreguín D-Oakland) will enhance legal protections for utility employees and other workers engaged in essential infrastructure work

Senator Eloise Gómez Reyes announced substantive amendments to SB 1075 – The Clean Air Promise Act - to strengthen enforcement of California’s landmark community air protection framework established under AB 617 (Garcia, 2017)—ensuring that commitments to reduce air pollution in the state’s most impacted communities are fully implemented.

Senator Eloise Gómez Reyes announced amendments to SB 873 – Kick ICE Out of Courts – to further clarify expectations for federal immigration enforcement activity on and around courthouse grounds.

Cultural change is needed at El Monte Union High School District and Rosemead High School immediately.

CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA – Senator Bob Archuleta (D-Pico Rivera) proudly honored the 2026 Women of Achievement for California’s 30th Senate District during a special ceremony held in the City of Industry in recognition of Women’s History Month.
This annual celebration highlights extraordinary women whose leadership, service, and professional excellence have made a lasting impact across the district and throughout the region.

Senator Sabrina Cervantes honored Yolanda Esquivel of Riverside as the Woman of the Year for the 31st Senate District at a State Capitol ceremony this month, hosted by the California Legislative Women’s Caucus.

SB 1097 will streamline permitting for clean energy projects and transmission upgrades as California races to deploy enough clean energy to offset rising costs and meet climate goals.