Caucus News

San Francisco, CA - Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) issued the following statement in response to Governor Newsom’s public health directive increasing social distancing:  

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                               

CONTACT: ANNE M. DI GRAZIA

anne.digrazia@sen.ca.gov

(916) 651-4030 (Office)

SACRAMENTO- El gobernador Gavin Newsom dejó claro en la conferencia de prensa de hoy: "Estamos priorizando la protección de nuestros más vulnerables...", los ancianos, los discapacitados y las personas sin hogar.

Sacramento - Senators Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) and Lena Gonzalez (D-Long Beach) issued the following statement:

"Together as elected officials and community leaders of Pomona, we find it inappropriate that any federal representative would issue a misguided and misinformed statement, adding unnecessary confusion while we are in the midst of a pandemic by incorrectly saying homeless individuals with coronavirus are being “dumped” at a facility in Pomona. Stoking fear in our community while attempting to generate media attention at the height of a public health crisis is morally reprehensible.

SACRAMENTO – California Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) issued the following statement on COVID-19 and the Capitol Community:

“We are monitoring COVID-19 closely and are following the California Department of Public Health’s recommendations on large gatherings. At this time, the Senate is not recommending any changes to the way it conducts its business but understands the fluidity of the situation and may issue further guidance if needed.”

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Sacramento - Today, Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) issued the following statement regarding renters, small businesses, and homeowners struggling financially due to the impacts of COVID-19 closures:

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, released the following statement today on official efforts to prevent the spread of coronavirus by limiting large public gatherings, social distancing and continued frequent hand-washing:

“We must follow the direction of experts at the California Department of Public Health, who have deemed it prudent for the time being to halt exposure to large groups of people,” Sen. Dodd said. “Our actions must be dictated by science and facts in order to limit the spread of this virus and ensure the public’s well-being.

SACRAMENTO, CA – Numerous cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) disease 2019 have been reported in California, including a Fresno County man who tested positive but is now in recovery. To take action and prepare for COVID-19 the California Department of Public Health recommends:

SACRAMENTO – California Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) issued the following statement on Governor Gavin Newsom’s actions regarding COVID-19:

“My number one priority continues to be protecting the health and well-being of the public, our legislative workforce, and my colleagues.

“I fully support the Governor’s actions in adopting California Public Health guidelines for mitigating against the spread of COVID-19, and my colleagues and I urge all Californians to follow those suggestions.

(SACRAMENTO, CA) – Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-Carmel Valley), Senator Bill Monning (D-Carmel), Assemblymember Mark Stone (D – Monterey Bay), and Assemblymember Robert Rivas (D-Hollister) today issued the following statement regarding the housing of Princess Cruise Ship passengers in Monterey County.