Senator Susan Rubio

SACRAMENTO, CA – Today, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Sen. Susan Rubio’s bill (D-Baldwin Park) that will ensure domestic violence service providers are able to keep services accessible during and after COVID-19.

Senate Bill 1276 removes the 10 percent cash or in-kind matching requirement for state grants awarded to domestic violence programs that provide essential resources. In addition to state requirements, domestic violence service providers must also meet match fund requirements for federal funding sources.

SACRAMENTO, CA – Gov. Gavin Newsom today passed a bill by Sen. Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) that would expand protections for domestic violence survivors by allowing them to use descriptions of psychologically damaging and abusive behavior, referred to as coercive control, as supporting evidence in California family court hearings and criminal trials.

SACRAMENTO, CA – Governor Newsom today signed a bill by Senator Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) that addresses the San Gabriel Valley’s affordable housing shortage and homeless crisis.

SACRAMENTO, CA – Today, Governor Newsom signed a bill by Sen. Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) that will allow the City of Rosemead to have access to funds for local infrastructure projects that have been unavailable.

Senate Bill 1307 will allow the City of Rosemead to utilize funding established through the 1919 Lighting District funds for public benefits allowed under 1972 Landscape and Lighting Act.

Voting by mail is a safe way to ensure that your voice will be heard on Election Day. This year all registered California voters will receive a ballot. 

What you need to know: 

1- Fill Out Your Ballot.

2 - Insert Ballot in Envelope, Add Required Information.  

3 - Sign Your Name.

4 - Mail or Drop off Ballot as early as possible, and definitely by or before November 3rd. 

Important Dates: 

            •          Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2020. -

September is National Preparedness Month. With the recent fires and earthquake are a reminder that we all need a plan. Below are some simple ways that you can be ready for an emergency and evacuation as well as resources for more information. Be prepared! 

1) Get alerts to know what to do.

2) Make a plan to protect your people by creating an emergency contact list and an evacuation plan.

3) Pack a go bag with things you need.

4) Build a stay box to stay safe at home for when you can't leave.

SACRAMENTO, CA – Senator Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin) today released a statement on the death of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg: 

SACRAMENTO, CA –The California Legislature today passed a bill by Sen. Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) that would expand protections for domestic violence survivors by allowing them to describe psychologically damaging and abusive behavior as supporting evidence in family court hearings and criminal trials. The bill now heads to the governor’s desk.

SACRAMENTO, CA – The State Assembly today approved a bill by Senator Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) that addresses the San Gabriel Valley’s affordable housing shortage and homeless crisis. The bill now heads to the Governor’s desk.

SACRAMENTO, CA – The California Legislature today passed a bill by Sen. Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) that will ensure domestic violence providers are able to keep services accessible amid COVID-19 and in the future.

Senate Bill 1276 will remove the 10 percent cash or in-kind matching requirement for state grants awarded to domestic violence programs that provide essential resources. In addition to state requirements, domestic violence service providers must also meet match fund requirements for federal funding sources.