Ten bill proposals sponsored by the Insurance Commissioner include a new grant program for home hardening, protections for businesses and non-profits against non-renewals, measures to maximize insurance payouts by limiting fees, and initiatives to combat deceptive advertising 

SACRAMENTO – Today, Senator Steve Padilla (D-San Diego) introduced Senate Bill 388, which creates a California Latino Commission to serve as a powerful tool for policy change, research, and advocacy that improves the economic well-being and social mobility of Latinos across the state.

(Sacramento, CA) – Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D-Santa Ana) announced the introduction of his Senate Bill 38 which proposes to make drug and collaborative courts eligible for competitive grants administered by the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC).

Sacramento – Senator Sasha Renée Pérez has introduced legislation to help California workers who have been the victims of wage theft collect their unpaid earnings.

SACRAMENTO, CA – Senator Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) has partnered with San Bernardino County to introduce Senate Bill 360 (SB 360), which will conserve open space and expand park and recreation opportunities for San Bernardino County residents.

SB 306 Aims to Eliminate Unnecessary Delays to Medical Treatment and Keep Decisions in the Hands of Doctors, Not Insurance Companies

(Sacramento, CA) – Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D-Santa Ana) announced today that his Young Senators Program for the 34th Senate District is now accepting applications. The goal of this program is to provide current High School Freshman, Sophomores, and Juniors with educational opportunities that foster skills in public service, empowering them as community leaders.

Below is the most recent storm information as of 2:30PM on 2/12/2025
 
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY
 
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office has issued an EVACUATION ORDER for the identified properties associated with the Lake Fire burn scar. This Evacuation Order is due to strong storm conditions with the potential to produce flash flooding, debris flows, and landslides. Residents should leave no later than 3 PM. 
The remaining areas of the Lake Fire Burn Scar will stay under an Evacuation Warning. 

SACRAMENTO, California – February 12, 025 – Senator Laura Richardson (D-South Bay) joined Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire (D-North Coast) and a broad coalition of Senators from across the Golden State in announcing a sweeping legislative effort to strengthen California’s wildfire response and recovery, and to make communities more wildfire safe.

Sacramento, CA — Senator Josh Becker (D-San Mateo) and Senator John Laird (D-Santa Cruz) have introduced new legislation to transform and streamline how wildfire mitigation investments are evaluated and coordinated across California. 
SB 326, the Wildfire Mitigation Strategic Planning Act, establishes a comprehensive framework to better align state, federal, industry, and private wildfire prevention efforts, ensuring that every dollar spent delivers maximum protection for communities.