Wahab Accountability Bill Advances Despite Formal Supervisorial Opposition

SACRAMENTO, CA – Senator Bob Archuleta (D-Pico Rivera) proudly recognized Heart of Compassion Distribution as the 2026 Nonprofit of the Year for California’s 30th Senate District during the annual California Nonprofits Day celebration at the State Capitol.

SACRAMENTO – Senator Ben Allen (D-Santa Monica) celebrated Vision To Learn in Sacramento today as a 2026 Nonprofit of the Year, recognizing nearly 15 years of service bringing quality eye care to students around California and the nation.

SACRAMENTO, CA — Senator Susan Rubio announced that multiple bills from her 2026 legislative package have officially advanced out of the Senate Appropriations Committee.
The legislative package focuses on protecting children and survivors, increasing government transparency, supporting working families, strengthening economic development, expanding healthcare affordability, protecting immigrant communities, and improving access to education and public services.

Statement from Senator Akilah Weber Pierson on Tragic Shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego

SACRAMENTO, CA — Senator Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) released the following statement today in response to Governor Gavin Newsom’s 2026 May Revision budget proposal:

SACRAMENTO, CA – Senator Bob Archuleta (D-Pico Rivera) proudly recognized Mr. Rosewood Family Restaurant as the 30th Senate District’s Small Business of the Year in partnership with California Small Business Development Center Network (SBDC California).

Senator Eloise Gómez Reyes (D-Colton) announced that 10 of 12 bills in her 2026 Legislative Package have passed the Senate Appropriations Committee, marking a major fiscal milestone for the proposals. The measures will now advance to the Senate Floor for consideration by the full Senate later this month.

SACRAMENTO, CA — Following the release of the report required under SB 254 (Becker, 2025), Senate President pro Tempore Monique Limón has tasked Senator Josh Becker (D–Menlo Park) and Senator Steve Padilla (D-San Diego) with studying the recommendations from a report required by the passage of SB 254, and after a series of hearings on the topic coordinate the Senate’s response to help protect Californians from wildfires, strengthen recovery efforts, and rising energy and insurance costs. 

 
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — California State Senator Susan Rubio was honored with the prestigious Phoenix Award by the Survivor Justice Center in recognition of her extensive leadership and advocacy to protect survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking, and sexual exploitation across California.
The award was presented during the organization’s annual gala in Hollywood, where actress and advocate Alyssa Milano was also recognized with the Voice for Justice Award for her work and advocacy supporting immigrant communities.