Sacramento, California- California State Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D - La Cañada Flintridge) used his first day of the new legislative session to keep his 710 tunnel promise, revisit the redevelopment issue, and take a bold environmental stance.
Burbank, California – On Tuesday, December 4, State Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D–La Cañada Flintridge) will host a Women in Business Legislative Update & Award Luncheon.
All members of the press and community are encouraged to attend this event.
Senator Anthony Portantino & California Secretary of Transportation Brian Annis Unveil Historic Final Environmental Impact Report for the 710 Freeway Corridor and Reveal Next Steps
November 28, 2018
Pasadena, California – On Wednesday, November 28, State Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D–La Cañada Flintridge) and California Secretary of Transportation Brian Annis held a press conference to present the final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the 710 Freeway Corridor to the public. Spanning 60 years, the completion of the 710 freeway from Valley Boulevard in Alhambra to the 210 freeway in Pasadena has been one of the most complex transportation projects in California history.
Congressman Schiff and Senator Portantino Host a “Conversation on Gun Violence”
November 19, 2018
Glendale, California – On Monday, November 26, Congressman Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) and Senator Anthony Portantino (D–La Cañada Flintridge) will host a town hall on gun violence at Woodbury University in Burbank.
Governor Brown Signs Important Watershed Tributary Bill Local Activists Voices Ensure Inclusion of Arroyo Seco
September 28, 2018
Sacramento, California – Today, Governor Jerry Brown signed SB 1126, the Arroyo Seco Tributary legislation authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino, D–La Cañada Flintridge.
21 Years for All Gun Purchases Signed by Governor Brown- Portantino’s SB 1100 Becomes Law
September 28, 2018
Sacramento, California – Today, Governor Jerry Brown signed SB 1100 authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino, D–La Cañada Flintridge. SB 1100 will prohibit the sale or transfer of any firearm by a licensed dealer, except as specially exempted, to any person below the age of 21 years.
Portantino Targets Plastic Pollution in Ocean and Drinking Water – Gov. Brown Signs SB 1422 and SB 1263
October 1, 2018
Sacramento, California – Governor Jerry Brown recently signed SB 1422 and SB 1263 authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino, D–La Cañada Flintridge. These bills will help increase the knowledge of the risks of micro plastic materials and microfibers on the marine environment and in drinking water. Micro plastics pose a potential threat to the public’s health as the levels of micro plastics in drinking water are not currently monitored and they are increasingly present in our ocean water.
Claremont, California – Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D–La Cañada Flintridge) will hold a Claremont Business Walk. The event will be held with participating businesses such as Sylvan Learning Center, Claremont School of Music, Golden State Water Company Co, Feeling Groovy Wellness & Cafe. There will be business owners and community leaders to hear concerns and learn how he can best support local small businesses in his district.
