State Senator María Elena Durazo (D-Los Angeles) issued a statement in response to President Donald Trump resharing a racist video depicting former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama as apes.

SACRAMENTO – Senator Ben Allen (D-Pacific Palisades) celebrated today’s announcement that more than 160 lenders have agreed to provide an extended mortgage forbearance for survivors of the 2025 LA Fires.

SB 948 will require firearm carriers who move to California to obtain a firearm safety certificate, and for certificate applicants to complete basic gun training.

SB 948 will require firearm carriers who move to California to obtain a firearm safety certificate, and for certificate applicants to complete basic gun training.

Senator Eloise Gómez Reyes issued a statement after the San Bernardino City Council voted not to advance a charter amendment related to the city’s election and governance structure, and instead bring it up for formal review by the Council’s Charter Review Committee.

In light of California’s ongoing budget challenges, Senator Lola Smallwood-Cuevas (D-Los Angeles) released the following statement about her commitment to advancing responsible revenue solutions that protect essential services and promote long-term fiscal stability:

Measure introduced by Inland Empire representative envisions long-term policy solutions to technology-related wage and employment gap

Ante los continuos desafíos presupuestarios de California, la Senadora Lola Smallwood-Cuevas (Demócrata por Los Ángeles) emitió la siguiente declaración sobre su compromiso de impulsar soluciones fiscales responsables que protejan los servicios esenciales y promuevan la estabilidad fiscal a largo plazo:

Today, Senator Lola Smallwood-Cuevas joined elected officials representing South Los Angeles in hosting a community celebration honoring Prophet Walker in recognition of his recent clemency and his remarkable transformation from incarceration to becoming a leading developer and restorative justice advocate.

SACRAMENTO, CA – On January 30, 2026, Senator Lena Gonzalez (D-Long Beach) introduced Senate Bill (SB) 937 to severely restrict the use of military-style weapons, specifically flashbang grenades and explosive breaching devices, in law enforcement operations. 
 
The bill comes as the nation and communities across California experience escalated immigration enforcement tactics and aggressive military-style enforcement during recent peaceful protests.