Senator Tom Umberg

The cost of diapers is taxing on vulnerable young families, especially those dealing with poverty. Diaper Banks are beginning to emerge in progressive communities to help address that need.  Outside of food requests, diapers are probably another one of the biggest requests Food Banks receive.  Last year, four Food Banks in California successfully received State funding to establish Diaper Banks in their communities.

(Orange County, CA) – Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D-Santa Ana), Chair of the Senate Committee on Elections and Constitutional Amendments, issued the following statement regarding the sentencing in Vietnam of American citizen Michael Nguyen to 12 years in prison.

Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D-Santa Ana), Chair of the Senate Committee on Elections and Constitutional Amendments, announced today his introduction of Senate Bill 696 (SB 696), which would prohibit the name of a political party from including the terms “independent,” “decline to state,” or “no party preference” or any variation of those words.

(Annual Ceremony Recognizes La Casa Garcia; above photo with owner and founder Frank Garcia, and his wife and operator Silvia Garcia)

Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D – Santa Ana) releases the following statement in recognition of Vietnamese Veteran Armed Forces Day:

“It is my honor to recognize all Vietnamese-American residents of Orange County and beyond that celebrate this day in honor of those fought bravely for independence. On this solemn occasion, we remember the soldiers who had died bravely during the Vietnam War, honor veterans who are our friends, family, and neighbors, as well as those who continue to fight for freedom, democracy and human rights for Vietnam.”

California State Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D – Santa Ana) issued the following statement regarding Vietnam Human Rights Day:

SACRAMENTO – (Sacramento) – Today, Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D – Santa Ana) has moved his Senate Bill 450 (SB 450) through the California State Senate. SB 450 streamlines the process of converting motels into supportive and transitional housing. The bill would exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) projects related to the conversion of a motel into supportive or transitional housing.

SACRAMENTO – (Sacramento) – Today, Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D – Santa Ana) addressed the California State Senate with a call to commemorate Black April. “Black April” is the term used to refer to the April 30 anniversary of the fall of Saigon, in 1975. Senator Umberg spoke to honor those that lost their lives in the Vietnam War; including American, South Vietnamese, allied veterans of the war, and the refugees that fled towards American shores in search of freedom.