Today, Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D–Santa Ana), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, announced that Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Senate Bill 82, legislation to restore fairness and common sense to California’s justice system by ending so-called “infinite arbitration clauses.”

PETALUMA—The State of California is helping transform the heart of Petaluma thanks to a lasting partnership between the Petaluma River Park and Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire (D-North Coast). A landmark $2 million state investment, secured by Senator McGuire, will help support the future development of the Petaluma River Park, a major step forward for community.

Today, Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D-Santa Ana), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, announced that Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Senate Bill 576, legislation to ensure that streaming services cannot play commercials louder than the programs viewers are watching.

Saturday, October 11, at 12:01 AM Marks the Annual Ruck March for Veterans – the 31 Mile Walk Will Start at 12:01 AM from Chino and End on Saturday at Rio’s Pizza Approximately at 11:30 AM in Montebello with Elected officials, Veterans, Active Military and the Community Walking to Support Veterans

Senator María Elena Durazo (D-Los Angeles) celebrated Governor Newsom's signing of SB 707, the Brown Act Modernization Act.

SACRAMENTO, CA — The Governor has signed into law a bill expanding mobile telehealthcare access for farmworkers in rural California. The bill was inspired by Aisha Baro, Executive Director of Life Science Cares Bay Area, whose winning idea in this year’s Senate District 13 “There Ought to be a Law” (OBAL) competition became the foundation of SB 338.

SACRAMENTO – Legislation by Sen. Catherine S. Blakespear, D-Encinitas, to strengthen state civil rights law was signed into law Friday by Gov. Gavin Newsom.

SACRAMENTO – Legislation by Sen. Catherine S. Blakespear, D-Encinitas, to extend funding to acquire, restore and enhance wildlife habitats across the state was signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday.

SACRAMENTO – Legislation by Sen. Catherine Blakespear, D-Encinitas, to protect a vital tax break for people who install solar panels and battery storage before the end of 2026 was signed into law on Friday by Gov. Gavin Newsom.

SACRAMENTO – Legislation by Sen. Catherine Blakespear, D-Encinitas, to continue California’s medical-aid-in-dying law and preventing it from expiring in 2031 was signed into law on Friday by Gov. Gavin Newsom.