(SACRAMENTO, CA) --- On Friday, Senator Sabrina Cervantes (D-Riverside) was appointed as Chair of the Senate Committee on Elections & Constitutional Amendments by Senate President Pro Tempore Mike McGuire (D-North Coast).

Los Angeles – Senator Ben Allen (D-Los Angeles) celebrated the holidays amongst his community with youth musical performances, recognitions of community leaders, and a donation of over 5,000 toys for local families in need this season.

BAKERSFIELD, CA – Senator Melissa Hurtado (D-Bakersfield) is again appealing to residents of the Central Valley in Senate District Sixteen to submit their bill ideas directly to her public website for consideration during the upcoming legislative session that runs from January 6, 2025, to September 12, 2025.

$71 M in SoCalGas Penalties from 2015 Blowout to Be Offered to Valley Residents for Discounts on Cleaner Heating and Cooling Equipment, Plus New School and Community Greening Grants

Sacramento, CA - Today, Senator Jesse Arreguín (D-Berkeley) introduced his first bill, SB 9, to ease the development of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) by removing the requirement that a property owner must live in a property, regardless of whether an ADU is proposed or already exists.

SACRAMENTO – As the first bill in her 2025 legislative package, Majority Leader Gonzalez (D-Long Beach) has announced Senate Bill (SB) 12, legislation to establish a new state agency dedicated to Immigrant and Refugee Affairs. The Agency, and its Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs would provide a permanent governmental framework focused on streamlining services, creating grant programs, and engaging stakeholders to enhance support for immigrant and refugee families in California.

SACRAMENTO – Today at the California State Capitol, Jesse Arreguín was sworn into office as a California State Senator for the 7th Senate District. The oath of office was administered by Chief Justice of the State Supreme Court Patricia Guerrero.

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 Sabrina Cervantes was sworn into the California State Senate during the first official day of the 2025-26 Regular Session.