SACRAMENTO – After securing reelection on November 5th for the new 17th Senate District, John Laird (D – Santa Cruz) was sworn into office today for his last term in the State Senate due to term limits. After redistricting in 2020, the 17th district now includes all of Santa Cruz, San Benito, and Monterey Counties, as well as the majority of San Luis Obispo County. 

SACRAMENTO – Earlier today, Senator Eloise Gómez Reyes was sworn into the California State Senate during the first official day of the 2025-26 Regular Session.

SACRAMENTO – Earlier today, Senator Akilah Weber Pierson, M.D. was sworn into the California State Senate during the first official day of the 2025-26 Regular Session.

SACRAMENTO – Earlier today, Senator Christopher Cabaldon was sworn into the California State Senate during the first official day of the 2025-26 Regular Session.

SACRAMENTO – Earlier today, Senator Tim Grayson was sworn into the California State Senate during the first official day of the 2025-26 Regular Session.

SACRAMENTO – Earlier today, Senator Laura Richardson was sworn into the California State Senate during the first official day of the 2025-26 Regular Session.

SACRAMENTO – Earlier today, Senator Sabrina Cervantes was sworn into the California State Senate during the first official day of the 2025-26 Regular Session.

Sacramento, CA — State Senator Dr. Aisha Wahab’s (D-Silicon Valley) had 16 bills signed into law for the 2024 legislative session, the most of any Bay Area Senator.

Sacramento, CA — In response to the arrest and resignation of San Jose District 3 City Councilmember Omar Torres on three felony charges of child sexual abuse, State Senator Dr. Aisha Wahab issued the following statement:

Montebello, CA – Senator Bob Archuleta (D-Pico Rivera) joined veterans, local elected officials and members of the community on Saturday, November 16, to walk in the 22 Ruck March for Veterans to help bring awareness to the mental health issues facing veterans and the critical need for support services.