State Senator Henry Stern (D–Los Angeles) and other legislators submitted a public letter to the California Air Resources Board urging the Board to strengthen the state’s Cap-and-Invest program and reject recent proposed changes that would weaken its effectiveness, jeopardize pollution targets, and redirect billions of dollars away from public investments.

Today the Affordable Housing Bond Act (SB 417) passed the Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee. Next up, it moves to the Assembly Appropriations Committee.

This week Governor Gavin Newsom allotted $145.4 million to the Homelessness Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) program. These funds will be distributed across eight California regions through Continuum of Care (CoC) organizations working with counties to have a direct impact on California’s homeless population.

This week’s inaugural meeting of the Privacy, Digital Technologies and Consumer Protections Committee marks an important moment for California. It reflects a belief that innovation and strong consumer protections can advance together, and that thoughtful policies can ensure people benefit from new technologies while staying safe in an increasingly connected world.

Sacramento, CA — Today, Senator Akilah Weber Pierson, M.D. (D-San Diego), joined by the American Heart Association and the American Diabetes Association, rallied at the California State Capitol today in support of Senate Bill 869, legislation that would require restaurant menus to clearly label beverages containing more than 50 percent of the recommended daily value for added sugar.

Senate Bill 1159 authored by Senator Christopher Cabaldon (D-Yolo), passed the Privacy, Digital Technologies & Consumer Protection Committee yesterday with unanimous and bipartisan support. The bill ensures the voices of real people are heard in government and not drowned out by AI.

CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA – Senator Bob Archuleta (D-Pico Rivera) proudly honored the 2026 Women of Achievement for California’s 30th Senate District during a special ceremony held in the City of Industry in recognition of Women’s History Month.
This annual celebration highlights extraordinary women whose leadership, service, and professional excellence have made a lasting impact across the district and throughout the region.

Sacramento, CA – The Agent Joshua Byrd Memorial Act (Senate Bill 962), authored by Senator Bob Archuleta (D-Pico Rivera), will enhance safety and protection for rank-and-file parole officers by authorizing the installation of blue emergency response lights on their vehicles.

Sacramento, CA – Senate Bill 1407, authored by Senator Bob Archuleta (D-Pico Rivera), co-authored by Assemblymember Pilar Schiavo (D-Santa Clarita), Senator Steven Choi (R-Irvine) and co-sponsored by State Treasure Fiona Ma, CPA and the San Diego Military Advisory Council (SDMAC), will exclude military retirement pay and income from personal gross income. SB 1407seeks to incentivize veterans to stay

Sacramento, CA – Senator Bob Archuleta (D-Pico Rivera) proudly stood alongside Governor Gavin Newsom Tuesday as he signed Senate Bill 694 into law, delivering a major victory for California’s veterans by cracking down on deceptive and predatory practices that target those seeking their earned benefits.