For Immediate Release
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Contact: Elisa Rivera
Elisa.Rivera@sen.ca.gov (559) 264-3070
 
 
California Takes a Stand against Transnational Repression with SB 509, New Legislation to Strengthen Protections for Diaspora Communities Targeted by Foreign Governments
 

SACRAMENTO – Senator John Laird (D-Santa Cruz) today introduced SB 283, legislation designed to strengthen safety standards for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). The bill mandates that new facilities adhere to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 855 standards – the most comprehensive and widely recognized guidelines for battery storage safety and hazard mitigation.

For Immediate Release
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Contact: Elisa Rivera
Elisa.Rivera@sen.ca.gov (559) 264-3070
 
Senator Anna M. Caballero Introduces SB 520, Legislation to Expand Nurse-Midwifery Education
to Improve Maternal and Infant Health and Address Maternal Health Disparities in Rural California
 

For Immediate Release
Tuesday, March 19, 2025
Contact: Elisa Rivera
Elisa.Rivera@sen.ca.gov (559) 264-3070
 
Senator Anna M. Caballero Leads Effort to Expand Foster Youth Financial Support with SB 624

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Monday March 17, 2025
Contact: Elisa Rivera
Elisa.Rivera@sen.ca.gov (559) 264-3070
 
Senator Anna M. Caballero Honors Rosa Maria Hernandez-Bautista, Senate District 14 Woman of the Year

 
 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
Date: Monday, March 17, 2025
Contact: Elisa Rivera (Caballero)
(559) 264-3070 Elisa.Rivera@sen.ca.gov
Contact: Brody Fernandez (Soria)
916-276-3390 Brody.Fernandez@asm.ca.gov

Sacramento, CA—The brutal assault of a young Black student in her middle school classroom in Colton, CA is sickening. Physical violence against any student, on any campus, is unacceptable and demands immediate action.

SACRAMENTO, California – (March 13, 20250 – As Budget Sub-Committee Chair on Transportation, Senator Laura Richardson (D-South Bay) questioned CalTrans Director Tony Tavares on the department’s projected one year closure of the Vincent Thomas Bridge in San Pedro, California.

Sacramento, CA – Senator Bob Archuleta (D-Pico Rivera) proudly announces Patricia “Patty” Yoon as the 2025 Woman of the Year, honored on the Senate floor on March 10, 2025, in recognition of Women’s History Month. A distinguished entrepreneur and community leader, Patty Yoon has made a lasting impact on both the business sector and the communities she serves.

Senator Sabrina Cervantes honored Tami Friedrich of Eastvale as the Woman of the Year for the 31st Senate District at a State Capitol ceremony yesterday hosted by the California Legislative Women’s Caucus.