Caucus News

Sacramento – Today Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) released the following statement about the next steps for Senate Bill 822, his bill to restore Obama-era net neutrality protections in California. The bill is scheduled for a hearing in the Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee today. Last week, the Assembly Communications and Conveyance Committee made amendments that gutted key provisions of SB 822 over Senator Wiener’s objections:

SACRAMENTO ­­– The California State Senate approved the 2018-2019 Cap & Trade budget spending plan today, including $1.4 billion in discretionary investments in climate adaptation, research, wildfire prevention and a number of other programs.

SACRAMENTO – On Tuesday, June 26, Assembly Health Committee is expected to take up a number of bills authored by Senator Ed Hernandez, O.D. (D-West Covina) that protect California’s health care gains and ensure vulnerable Californians are properly taken care of.

SACRAMENTO – Senator Bob Wieckowski’s (D-Fremont) bill to direct the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) to establish minimum levels of recycled content for use in the manufacture of all beverage containers by 2021 was approved today by the Assembly Natural Resources Committee.

SB 168 is a bipartisan bill co-authored by Senator Jeff Stone (R-Riverside County) and supported by recycling businesses and environmental organizations.

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Committee Adopts Recommendations to Transform Capitol Culture Proposed by Subcommittee on Sexual Harassment Prevention and Response

SACRAMENTO – The Joint Committee on Rules today approved a landmark overhaul of the Legislature’s policies on sexual harassment with an aim of transforming the workplace culture.

SACRAMENTO, CA – Senator Ricardo Lara (D-Bell Gardens) released this statement on the shooting of two Long Beach firefighters and a civilian today at a senior care facility. Fire Captain David Rosa, a 17-year veteran of the department, died.

“We are still learning about what happened today at the Covenant Manor apartments in Long Beach. But what we know is that we lost Captain David Rosa, a 17-year veteran of the department. He leaves a family in mourning and a community in shock.

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, joined with Sen. Bob Hertzberg, D-Van Nuys, and Assemblymember Ed Chau, D-Monterey Park, to introduce legislation Friday to address concerns about data breach security and internet privacy experienced by California consumers.

“This is a solid step toward empowering consumers, ensuring they have control over their data and are informed about how it is being used,” said Senator Bill Dodd, D-Napa. “It also gives them recourse in the event of future breaches, providing a strong incentive for firms to act responsibly.”

Hot Temperatures and Fire Weather Concerns:

Hot temperatures are in store Friday – Sunday, with temperatures between 100° - 108° F
            Impacts: High heat risk to the general population, and especially sensitive groups and a potential for heat-related illness to humans, pets and livestock with long outdoor exposure.

North wind gusts 20-30 mph and relative humidity 10-15% (locally lower).
            Impacts: High fire weather danger potential with easier fire starts and rapid spread.

COOLING CENTERS ARE OPEN

Hot Temperatures and Fire Weather Concerns:

Hot temperatures are in store Friday – Sunday, with temperatures between 100° - 108° F
            Impacts: High heat risk to the general population, and especially sensitive groups and a potential for heat-related illness to humans, pets and livestock with long outdoor exposure.

North wind gusts 20-30 mph and relative humidity 10-15% (locally lower).
            Impacts: High fire weather danger potential with easier fire starts and rapid spread.

COOLING CENTERS ARE OPEN

SACRAMENTO – Today, Senator Bob Hertzberg (D-Van Nuys) and Assemblymember Ed Chau (D-Monterey Park) introduced legislation to address concerns surrounding privacy and data breaches experienced by California consumers. The bill will also be authored by Senator Bill Dodd (D-Napa), who has been working this year on his own legislation to protect consumers from data breaches.