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Senator Scott Wiener

Senator Wiener’s Statement on DHS Manhandling of U.S. Senator Alex Padilla

"We are going to liberate the city from the burdensome leadership, mayor and governor." - Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem
SACRAMENTO – U.S. Senator Alex Padilla was roughed up and detained by federal agents from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at a press conference in Los Angeles held by Secretary Kristi Noem. 
Senator Wiener issued the following statement:


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Senator Catherine Blakespear

Sen. Blakespear Condemns Immigration Raids, Use of Military to Police LA Streets

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Catherine Blakespear, D-Encinitas, issued the following statement in response to recent raids conducted in Southern California by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the deployment of the U.S. Marines and National Guard to Los Angeles:


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Senator Catherine Blakespear

EN ESPAÑOL: La Senadora Blakespear Condena las Redadas de Inmigración y el Uso de Militares para Patrullar…

SACRAMENTO – La Senadora Catherine Blakespear, Demócrata por Encinitas, emitió la siguiente declaración en respuesta a las recientes redadas realizadas en el Sur de California por el Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas (ICE) de EE. UU. y el despliegue de la Infantería de Marina y la Guardia Nacional de EE. UU. en Los Ángeles:


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Senator Laura Richardson

California State Senator Laura Richardson Urges the Administration to Immediately Cease Interference of Local…

SACRAMENTO, California – (June 10, 2025) – California State Senator and Senate Majority Whip, Laura Richardson, is calling on the Administration to cease interference of local California safety enforcement authorities.


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Senator Susan Rubio

Resources, Guidance and Model Policies for Immigration from California's Attorney General

Information from California Attorney General Rob Bonta


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Senator Maria Elena Durazo

Statement from Senator Durazo on the Immigration Raids, Protests, and Military Deployment in Los Angeles

Senator María Elena Durazo released the following statement in response to the immigration raids, subsequent protests, and military deployment in Los Angeles


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Senator Steve Padilla

Senator Padilla’s Statement on the Passing of Former La Mesa Mayor Art Madrid

SACRAMENTO –Senator Steve Padilla (D-San Diego) released the following statement today following the death of former La Mesa Mayor Art Madrid:


Senator Jerry McNerney

Legislature Declines to Approve Governor’s Proposal to Fast-Track Delta Tunnel Project in Budget

A key Senate Budget Subcommittee today voted to reject Governor Gavin Newsom’s controversial proposal to fast-track the costly and destructive Delta Tunnel Project via the state budget.


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Senator Steve Padilla

Coachella Valley Legislators Issue Letter to Governor to Prevent Closure of Palo Verde Hospital in Blythe

SACRAMENTO –Senator Steve Padilla (D-San Diego) and Assemblymember Jeff Gonzalez (R-Indio) released the following statement today regarding their letter (attached) to Governor Newsom requesting a budget allocation to prevent the closure of Palo Verde Hospital in Blythe:


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Senator Christopher Cabaldon

Sen. Cabaldon applauds choice of Monique Limón as next state Senate leader

Sen. Christopher Cabaldon, D-Yolo Tuesday voiced his strong support for the choice of Senator Monique Limón as the Senate’s next leader. The Senate Democratic Caucus Monday voted unanimously for Limon to succeed current Senate President Pro Tem Mike McGuire in January.
Limón, a Latina from Santa Barbara, will be the first woman of color to hold the post.
“Senator Limón is a valued colleague and friend, and I’m thrilled for the people of California that she will hold this leadership position,” said Senator Christopher Cabaldon. “She has an inclusive style that will serve us well as we balance the many issues facing California.