In another victory against a different kind of threat, Senator Stern's SB 1251 "Mosquito Utility Vaults," targets a pesky problem affecting communities statewide. This bill mandates investor-owned electric utilities to collaborate with mosquito abatement agencies or health departments to mitigate mosquito breeding in utility vaults.

Senate Bill 1350 will bring Cal/OSHA into compliance with Federal OSHA standards by ensuring Cal/OSHA coverage for agency based domestic workers.

Sacramento, California – El 19 de agosto de 2024, el Gobernador Newsom vetó el Proyecto de Ley del Senado (SB) 674, Ley de Transparencia y Reducción de la Contaminación en Refinerías, de la Líder de la Mayoría González (D – Long Beach). El Proyecto de Ley del Senado 674 tenía como objetivo fortalecer la protección de las comunidades cercadas que viven y trabajan cerca de refinerías, salvaguardando su salud de la contaminación del aire nociva, incluidos olores químicos tóxicos, explosiones y fugas.

Sacramento, CA – Senator Bob Archuleta (Pico Rivera) is pleased to announce the Mexican American Opportunity Foundation (MAOF) as the 30th Senate District’s Nonprofit of the Year.
As Nonprofit of the Year, MAOF will continue to expand its reach and enhance its programs to meet the evolving needs of the community. Their selection underscores the importance of their work and the positive impact they bring to Senate District 30 and beyond.

SACRAMENTO, CA – SB 739 allows the City of Elk Grove to use a Construction Manager At-Risk (CMAR) construction contract for the Sacramento Region’s new zoo in Elk Grove, helping the City jump start the project and keep costs low.

NORWALK, CA – The following is a statement from Senator Bob Archuleta regarding the Downey City Council’s passage of a neutral flag policy concerning the types of flags allowed to be flown on city property.
I know the members of the City Council, and have worked with them, but I don’t agree with this decision. I feel policy that affects the community should always be fair, equitable and inclusive of everyone. 

April 15 is the last day Bank of America debit cards can be used

April 15 is the last day Bank of America debit cards can be used

Sen. María Elena Durazo Introduces Bill To Allow Public Health Inspections of Private Detention Facilities

Senator announces her appointment to the Chair of the Senate's Local Government committee and to be joining Senate President pro-Tempore Mike McGuire's Senate Democratic Leadership Team as the Assistant Majority Whip