Not only does the final budget deal between the Legislature and Gov. Newsom reverse the 8 percent cut to the UC and CSU systems originally proposed by the governor in January, it makes a $45-million direct allocation to Sonoma State University, which had cut majors, staff and all NCAA athletics in the face of a $25-million budget shortfall. The infusion of state funding will allow the school to stabilize its finances, restore some cuts, and plan for the future. The funding will also be used to build up in-demand majors like nursing and data science. The budget agreement also provides $5 million to the California State University system to assist under-enrolled campuses such as Sonoma State and Cal Maritime Academy in Vallejo with outreach to potential students.

(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.

The final budget deal between the Legislature and governor will include $600 million for the state’s two main programs to reduce unsheltered homelessness – a major victory for Sen. Christopher Cabaldon, D-Yolo, and other lawmakers who represent cities and counties relying on this funding to get people off the street. The agreement, which depends on full adoption of all the related budget language and associated legislation, will contain $500 million for the seventh round of Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Grant (HHAP) for the fiscal year beginning in July 2026. The budget for fiscal 2025-26, which begins July 1, will contain $100 million in additional funding for Encampment Resolution Grants, which have been used by many cities and counties to resolve particular encampments.

SACRAMENTO -  California’s Classified School Employees including cafeteria workers, counselors, nurses, janitors and others in California’s public schools and community colleges are the focus of state Senator Dave Cortese’s Senate Bill 494 and Senate Joint Resolution 2 that were passed today by the Assembly Public Employment and Retirement Committee.

Delta Caucus Co-Chairs Senator Jerry McNerney, D-Pleasanton, and Assemblywoman Lori D. Wilson, D-Suisun City, on Wednesday applauded the 2025-26 California budget agreement for excluding Governor Gavin Newsom’s controversial proposal to fast-track the costly and destructive Delta Tunnel Project.

SB 81 would require healthcare providers to create nonpublic areas in their facilities for the safety and privacy of patients

 SACRAMENTO - Senator Dave Cortese’s (D-Silicon Valley) Senate Bill 685, designed to provide critical financial support to students who experienced homelessness in high school and need assistance to get a college education, today was passed by the Assembly Higher Education Committee.

(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.

SJR 9 strongly condemns militarized raids that have terrorized California families and workers since early June