Senator Sabrina Cervantes honored Tami Friedrich of Eastvale as the Woman of the Year for the 31st Senate District at a State Capitol ceremony yesterday hosted by the California Legislative Women’s Caucus.

SAN FRANCISCO – The Trump Administration issued a list of universities subject to investigation and potential defunding, including University of California Berkeley (“UC Berkeley”), University of California Los Angeles (“UCLA”),  UC Davis, UC San Diego, UC Santa Barbara, and California State University, Sacramento (“Sacramento State”), supposedly on the basis of campus antisemitism.

SACRAMENTO, CA – As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to shape industries and impact everyday life, Senator Josh Becker (D-Menlo Park) has introduced SB 468, the Artificial Intelligence Security and Protection Act. SB 468 ensures stronger security protections for AI systems that process personal information in high-risk areas like healthcare, employment, finance, and education.

LOS ANGELES, California – (March 11, 2025) – Senator Laura Richardson (D-South Bay) proudly announced Linda Evans as the State of California 2025 Woman of the Year (WOTY) representing the 35th Senate District.

(Sacramento, CA) – Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D-Santa Ana) announced today that he is re-introducing legislation to enhance substance use disorder treatment facilities’ accountability and service quality across California. Senator Umberg’s Senate Bill 35 focuses on reinforcing the regulations surrounding the operation of sober living homes and substance use disorder (SUD) treatment facilities. It is a reintroduction of last year’s Senate Bill 913, which died in the Senate Appropriations Committee.

Sacramento, CA — Today, Senator Josh Becker (D-Menlo Park) announced the winner of the “There Ought to be a Law” (OBAL) competition for 2025. This year’s winner is Aisha Baro, Executive Director, Life Science Cares Bay Area, and her winning bill idea has been introduced as SB 338.

 
SACRAMENTO - March is Women’s History Month and today on the floor of the state Senate, California State Senator Dave Cortese introduced Morgan Hill Councilwoman Yvonne Martinez Beltrán as District-15’s Woman of the Year.  

SACRAMENTO – Today, Senator Steve Padilla (D-San Diego) recognized Dr. Guillermina “Gina” Núñez-Mchiri on the Senate Floor as the Woman of the Year for Senate District 18.

SACRAMENTO—Senate Leader Mike McGuire was excited to celebrate Becky Salato, Superintendent of Konocti Unified School District (KUSD), as the 2025 North Coast Woman of the Year during a Senate floor ceremony on Monday at the State Capitol.
As Superintendent, Becky Salato prides herself on building bridges and strong relationships in Lake County and the communities she works for, constantly delivering results for the students and families she proudly serves.

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Catherine Blakespear, D-Encinitas, on Monday honored Mary Matava as Senate District 38 Woman of the Year in a special ceremony on the Senate floor.