SAN JOSE, CA — California State Senator Dave Cortese (D–San José) issued the following statement today mourning the passing of Dolores Huerta, the legendary labor leader and civil rights activist who dedicated her life to advancing the rights, health, and dignity of farmworkers.

La Senadora Lola Smallwood-Cuevas emitió hoy la siguiente declaración ante el fallecimiento de la icónica líder de los derechos laborales y civiles, Dolores Huerta:

SAN JOSÉ, California — El Senador Estatal de California, Dave Cortese (Demócrata por San José), emitió hoy la siguiente declaración lamentando el fallecimiento de Dolores Huerta, la legendaria líder sindical y activista por los derechos civiles que dedicó su vida a promover los derechos, la salud y la dignidad de los trabajadores agrícolas.

Senator Eloise Gómez Reyes issued the following statement on the passing of Dolores Huerta, legendary labor and civil rights leader, pioneering organizer, and lifelong champion for justice.

Dear Friends and Neighbors,
Election Day is just around the corner! On or before Tuesday, November 3, 2026, Californians have the opportunity to make their voices heard on the issues and leadership shaping the future of our collective communities.

PHOTO: Sen. Blakespear presented a check to Jessica Toth, Executive Director of Solana Center for Environmental Innovation (holding the right side of the check), at Coastal Roots Farm composting facility, joined by members of the center’s board and volunteers.   
 

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SACRAMENTO – California’s Department of Insurance (CDI), and policyholders across the state, will soon benefit from stronger enforcement tools that will require insurers to correct business practices that are harming consumers.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 26, 2026

COMPTON, Calif. (October 21, 2026) — Judicial leaders, legislative analysts, court administrators, and policymakers will convene on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at the Compton Courthouse for a comprehensive public hearing focused on some of the most significant change-driven issues facing California’s judicial branch, including judicial need, allocation of new judgeships, judicial compensation, court construction projects, and long-term courthouse maintenance and modernization.