After a soul-stirring procession and libation ceremony at Sunday’s 15th Annual “Day of Ancestors: Festival of Masks” celebration in Leimert Park, Senator Lola Smallwood-Cuevas (D-Los Angeles) took the stage to announce, before a crowd of about 500 people, her efforts to state-designate Historic South Los Angeles as a Black Cultural District. The new cultural district will serve as a hub for South LA landmarks, businesses and institutions – while spotlighting legendary areas, such as the Crenshaw corridor, Historic West Adams and Central Avenue – to support the community’s preservation and economic revitalization.

Senator Christopher Cabaldon, D-Yolo, and other legislators representing the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta have successfully rebuffed – at least for now – efforts to speed up the process of building a giant tunnel that would divert water from the Sacramento River before it reaches the Delta and send it to southern California. “This project doesn’t make sense for anyone – not the people of the Delta or the water users in southern California," Sen. Cabaldon said. "It’s time to let go of this fantasy and move on to solutions that don’t harm the Delta and have a realistic chance of being built.”

SACRAMENTO —State Senator Dr. Aisha Wahab’s (D-Silicon Valley) comprehensive package of policies and over $1.4 billion in housing investments were signed by Governor Gavin Newsom.

Establishing a state budget that invests in the people, programs, and policies that strengthen California remained my priority. This year’s budget closes a significant shortfall. It reflects difficult choices made due in large part to the chaos emanating from Washington, D.C., while striving to address ongoing challenges, such as homelessness, climate change, and threats facing all of our communities.

The state budget package passed by the Legislature Monday evening and headed to the governor for his signature reforms the California Environmental Quality Act to make it easier to build climate-friendly infill housing and essential facilities like childcare centers, farmworker housing, parks, food banks, and health clinics. “These are the most important infill housing reforms the Legislature has ever contemplated,” said Senator Christopher Cabaldon, D-Yolo, said of one of the bills, AB 130. “This bill makes it clear that we are going to open the door for substantial investments in housing.”

Senator Lola Smallwood-Cuevas (D-Los Angeles) invites the public to join her at this Sunday’s Day of the Ancestors: Festival of Masks cultural celebration, where she’ll make a special appearance to announce updates on designating the Historic South LA Black Cultural District. The new cultural district will serve as a hub for South LA landmarks, businesses and institutions – while spotlighting legendary areas, such as the Crenshaw corridor, Leimert Park and Central Avenue – to support its preservation and economic revitalization.

SACRAMENTO, CA – Senator Angelique Ashby (D-Sacramento) through Senate Bill 802 has proposed the establishment of a new regional agency to address the persistent challenges of housing and homelessness throughout Sacramento County. As proposed the Sacramento Area Housing and Homelessness Agency will centralize services through a Joint Powers Authority designed to coordinate, fund, and implement all housing and homelessness programs across Sacramento County.

(SAN BERNARDINO, CA) — La Senadora Eloise Gómez Reyes (D-Colton) lanzó un portal web para brindar a las comunidades inmigrantes del Inland Empire recursos gratuitos y confidenciales, incluyendo apoyo legal, talleres "Conozca sus derechos" y líneas telefónicas de emergencia. Los residentes también pueden llamar a la oficina del distrito al (909) 888-5360 si tienen preguntas y desean acceder a recursos.

(SAN BERNARDINO, CA) — Senator Eloise Gómez Reyes (D-Colton) launched a website to provide Inland Empire immigrant communities with free and confidential resources, including legal support, “Know Your Rights” workshops, and emergency hotlines. Constituents can also call the district office at (909) 888-5360 with questions and to be connected with resources.

(SACRAMENTO) — Senator Eloise Gómez Reyes (D-Colton) and Assemblymember Robert Garcia (D-Rancho Cucamonga) issued the following statements regarding their coauthored letter to the Redlands Unified School District (RUSD) Board of Education. The letter urges the Board to abandon draft policies under consideration for approval.