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

(SANTA BARBARA) – Today, Senator Monique Limón issued the following statement on the current status of the Mountain Fire. 
“On Wednesday our communities in Camarillo and Somis faced the start of a devastating wildfire. Countless residents have been evacuated, and many more are under evacuation warnings as the fire continues to grow. If you are in the evacuation warnings zones, please stay apprised of new developments as this situation is changing rapidly. Please help our firefighters and heed all warnings and mandatory evacuations. 

The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office, in coordination with the Ventura County Fire Department, is monitoring a developing Santa Ana wind event. Winds are expected to impact the Ventura County area from late tonight (10/17) through Saturday (10/19). As a result of the forecasted winds and potential fire danger, Southern California Edison is considering a potential Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS).
 

(SANTA BARBARA) – On Wednesday, Senator Monique Limón presented $1.6 million in state funding to support a multitude of climate resilience projects throughout Santa Barbara County. This funding will support the Community Environmental Council’s Regional Climate Collaborative work, and multiple projects in partnership with the County of Santa Barbara and other community organizations. 

(SACRAMENTO) – On Sunday, legislation to bring transparency to Governor appointed State Board and Commission seats was vetoed by Governor Gavin Newsom. SB 782, authored by Senator Monique Limón, is a priority for the bipartisan California Legislative Women’s Caucus, LGBTQ Caucus, California Latino Legislative Caucus, and the California Asian and Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus. For four years, similar legislation has received bipartisan, unanimous support from both houses. 

(SACRAMENTO) - On Friday night, Senator Monique Limón’s legislation to expand the use of beneficial fire was signed by Governor Gavin Newsom. SB 1101 passed out of the California State Legislature with bipartisan, unanimous support. As California continues to see prolonged and worsening fire seasons, beneficial fire will help to cut down excess fire fuels. 

(SACRAMENTO) – Legislation authored by Senator Monique Limón to ensure medical debt does not hurt consumer credit scores, has been signed by Governor Gavin Newsom. California joins seven other states to protect California consumers from the ruinous effects of medical debt on credit reports. 

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.

SACRAMENTO, CA – Today, Senator Angelique Ashby (D-Sacramento) released a statement regarding Sacramento’s homeless point in time count results.