"The people of Altadena are demanding protection from speculators who are buying land from distressed fire survivors and trying to exploit the intent of existing laws."

Today, Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D-Santa Ana), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, announced new legislation in response to the nearly catastrophic chemical plant incident that occurred in Garden Grove last month.

Key findings in the State Auditor’s report regarding the STEM Education Center project confirm many of the concerns raised by members of the RUSD community. The audit found that inconsistent reporting and documentation of Measure O bond fund allocations reduced public transparency, making it difficult for both the school board and community members to fully understand the project’s financial commitments.

Senator Pérez asks CA Attorney General to investigate reports of retaliation against detainees inside Adelanto ICE Processing Center

Senator Pérez demands it take immediate action to stop all retaliation against detainees and correct the inhumane treatment being inflicted on people being held

SACRAMENTO – Today, Senator Steve Padilla (D-San Diego) introduced language to amend Senate Bill 420, ensuring organizations tied to private immigration detention centers cannot claim charitable tax status solely because they are organized as nonprofits.

SACRAMENTO, CA — El Senador Estatal de California Dave Cortese (D-San José) acogió con satisfacción la aprobación, por parte de la Junta Directiva de la Autoridad del Tren de Alta Velocidad de California, del contrato de construcción de vías y sistemas, así como su decisión de colaborar con la empresa Plenary en el desarrollo de un marco de asociaciones público-privadas para el Tren de Alta Velocidad de California.

SACRAMENTO, CA — California State Senator Dave Cortese (D-San Jose) welcomed the California High-Speed Rail Authority Board's approval of the Track and Systems construction contract and its decision to engage Plenary in developing a public-private partnership framework for California High-Speed Rail.

Sacramento, Calif. (June 1, 2026)—Senator Melissa Hurtado (D-Bakersfield) has been named the recipient of the 2026 LocalMotion Elected Official of the Year by the Tulare County Association of Governments (TCAG). The Senator’s focus on transportation priorities in the Central Valley has led to improved safety, increased economic vitality and critical infrastructure investments.

SACRAMENTO, CA — California State Senator Dave Cortese (D-San Jose) announced that his Senate Bill 1246 (SB 1246), legislation aimed at strengthening oversight, transparency, emergency response, and public safety standards for autonomous vehicles operating on California roads, has successfully passed the California State Senate and will now move to the Assembly for further review and consideration.