SACRAMENTO – State Senator Steve Padilla (D-San Diego) released the following statement today following the detention of US Senator Alex Padilla (D-California):

Senator María Elena Durazo (D-Los Angeles) released the following statement in response to the forced removal of Senator Alex Padilla from a DHS press conference in Los Angeles today.

Sacramento, CA — State Senator Dr. Aisha Wahab’s (D–Silicon Valley) housing package continues its success in the Senate with seven bills advancing to the Assembly.
“Housing is the most pressing issue for all Californians, and this package of bills addresses the housing affordability crisis through the production and preservation of housing units, and protection of renters and homeowners,” said Dr. Wahab.

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:

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:

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.

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

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

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.