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Senator Tom Umberg

Restoring Fairness to California’s Arbitration Laws — Governor Newsom Signs Umberg’s SB 82

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.”


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Senator Mike McGuire

Major State Investment a Transformative Moment for Petaluma River Park, Bringing Bold Vision Closer to Life

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.


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Senator Tom Umberg

Governor Newsom Signs Umberg Bill to Stop Loud Streaming Ads

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.


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Senator Bob Archuleta

Saturday, October 11, at 12:01 AM Marks the Annual Ruck March for Veterans

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


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Senator Maria Elena Durazo

Governor Signs Senator Durazo's SB 707 to Modernize Brown Act and Expand Public Meeting Access

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


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Senator Josh Becker

Governor Newsom Signs into Law Senator Becker’s Legislation to Expand Access to Virtual Health Care to…

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.


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Senator Catherine Blakespear

Governor Signs Sen. Blakespear’s Legislation to Improve Civil Rights Protections

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


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Senator Catherine Blakespear

Governor Signs Sen. Blakespear’s Legislation to Protect Habitat Conservation Fund

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.


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Senator Catherine Blakespear

Sen. Blakespear’s Legislation to Protect Solar Tax Incentive Signed by Governor

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.


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Senator Catherine Blakespear

Legislation to Preserve California’s End of Life Option Act Signed by Governor

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.