Caucus News

NORWALK CA – State Senator Bob Archuleta has secured nearly $400,000 for the city of Pico Rivera to improve three of its Parks and Recreation facilities. The money is part of the $214.8-billion budget, the largest in the state’s history, signed Thursday by Governor Gavin Newsom.

The money includes $200,000 for the replacement of the playground at Rio Hondo Park; $70,000 for the replacement of the playground at Veterans and Ladies Auxiliary Park, and $95,000 for improvements to the swimming pool at Smith Park.

Senator Bob Archuleta Secures $5 Million for the A.J Padelford Park Expansion in Artesia

NORWALK CA – California State Senator Archuleta has been in talks with the city of Artesia’s need for open space and parkland. A.J. Padelford Park is located in the low income community of Artesia and is in desperate need of an expansion. The park size has not changed since its development in 1973 and provides 0.47 acres per 1,000 residents which is significantly below the Los Angeles County average of 3.3 acres per 1,000 residents.

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SACRAMENTO, CA – Sen. Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) announced today that the 2019-20 state budget includes $10 million that she secured to enhance the English Learner (EL) Roadmap, which provides additional resources for educators and administrators to support EL students reach academic success.

The Second Hearing of the Senate Select Committee on Social Determinants of Children’s Well-Being Engages Fresno Community on Healthcare Workforce Shortage and Conditions in the Valley that Harm Children

Fresno, CA (July 15, 2019) – The bipartisan Senate Select Committee on Social Determinants of Children’s Well-Being today held its second of six public hearings on the social determinants of children’s health to investigate the conditions that negatively impact California children into adulthood and hear recommendations to improve life outcomes.

SACRAMENTO, CA – State Senator Melissa Hurtado (D-Sanger), representing the 14th Senate District in California, which includes cities in Fresno, Kern, Kings and Tulare counties, hosted an open house event today in Hanford, California. Drawing in a house full of community members, Senator Hurtado met with constituents to discuss the first seven months in office including her goals on expanding health care services, representing a diverse community and encouraging constituents to raise their voices in Sacramento.  

CALABASAS – Senator Henry Stern today issued the following statement applauding Governor Newsom’s swift action to dismiss a top oil regulator found to own shares in major oil companies:

“I am grateful to the watchdogs and muckrakers out there who play an indispensable role in oil and gas industry oversight. The Newsom Administration’s reaction was swift and principled and will help us rebuild public trust that DOGGR is on their side. 

SACRAMENTO – Senate Majority Leader Bob Hertzberg (D-Van Nuys) released the following statement today in response to Governor Gavin Newsom’s signing of AB 1054: 

“We stepped up, we averted a crisis, and we set the course for reform.”

Media Contact: Katie Hanzlik
Katie.Hanzlik@sen.ca.gov
Press Secretary
Senator Robert M. Hertzberg
Capitol Building, Room 313
(916) 651-4018

SACRAMENTO –Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, made the following statement today on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s expected 10 a.m. signing of major wildfire prevention and safety legislation:

SACRAMENTO –Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, made the following statement today on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signing of major wildfire prevention and safety legislation: