SB 989 and 1016 ensures that people who need mental health treatment are directed by courts to receive services 
SACRAMENTO – The Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday passed two bills by Sen. Catherine S. Blakespear, D-Encinitas, designed to increase access to court-ordered mental health treatment for people who need it. 

SACRAMENTO – State Sen. Jerry McNerney, D-Pleasanton, has selected Three Valleys Community Foundation as Nonprofit of the Year for Senate District 5.
Three Valleys Community Foundation (3VCF), based in Pleasanton, is a community-driven philanthropic organization dedicated to improving quality of life across the Tri-Valley region.

Sacramento, CA — With an overwhelming affirmative vote, the Senate Committee on Energy, Utilities, and Communications passed SB 905, authored by Senator Josh Becker (D-Menlo Park), which strengthens accountability for investor-owned utilities and controls rising electricity costs.

SACRAMENTO – The California Senate Elections and Constitutional Amendments Committee today unanimously approved Sen. Jerry McNerney’s campaign finance reform legislation, SB 900.
SB 900, the Print Ads DISCLOSE Act, would update and strengthen California’s campaign disclosure rules to provide more transparency and clarity regarding who is paying for political advertisements.

 
Monterey Park, CA — April 17, 2026 — East Los Angeles College (ELAC) today celebrated the grand opening of the Susan Rubio Entrepreneurship & Innovation Center, a first-of-its-kind regional hub designed to expand access to entrepreneurship, accelerate small business development, and strengthen economic opportunity across the communities surrounding ELAC and the broader Los Angeles region.

WHAT: California State Senator Dave Cortese (D-San Jose), in collaboration with the California Latino Legislative Caucus, will host a private reception in honor and recognition of former Mexican-American Raiders quarterback and two times Super Bowl Winner, Jim Plunkett. Mr. Plunkett was recently inducted into the National Football League’s (NFL) inaugural Hispanic Hall of Fame class.

Lisa Montes (left) and Amy Bryan started Somos TIAS.

SACRAMENTO, CA – California State Senator Dave Cortese (D-San Jose) has introduced Senate Bill 1185 (SB 1185) extending Skilled and Trained Workforce (STW) requirements and standards to the construction and maintenance of pharmaceutical facilities. SB 1185 was approved by the Senate Labor, Public Employment and Retirement Committee.

The California State Legislature approved Senate Concurrent Resolution (SCR) 152 by Senator Reyes, proclaiming April 10 as Dolores Huerta Day in California.
The resolution honors the life and legacy of Dolores Huerta—renowned labor leader, civil rights activist, and lifelong advocate for working families—and encourages schools and educational institutions across the state to recognize her contributions and share her story with students.SB 1075 builds on years of work to identify and fund projects that address disproportionate pollution burdens in disadvantaged communities by establishing clearer accountability, stronger oversight, and meaningful enforcement mechanisms to ensure local decisions align with community-driven air quality plans.

As California diesel prices exceed $7.00 per gallon, Senate Bill (SB) 1213 by Senator Eloise Gómez Reyes has passed a key Senate policy committee with unanimous support. The measure aims to make zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles more affordable for California’s fleet operators.