Sacramento, CA – Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 108 (SCR 108), authored by Senator Bob Archuleta, designates a portion of State Route 91 in Orange County as the Deputy David Piquette Memorial Highway, honoring the life, service, and sacrifice of Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy David Piquette.

SACRAMENTO – In the face of unprecedented federal cuts to scientific research, Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) announced SB 895, bipartisan legislation to authorize a $23 billion bond for the November 2026 ballot to fund scientific research in California. SB 895 establishes the California Foundation for Science and Health Research to fund research grants, loans, and facilities for research into health, agriculture, pandemic threats, wildfire resilience, and more.

SACRAMENTO – Senator Ben Allen (D-Pacific Palisades) responds to the Los Angeles Times reporting of a CalOES memo that considered cutting wildfire soil testing in California.

Senator Allen Introduces SB 894 to provide state-backed, low-interest loans for homeowners to retrofit homes and better protect themselves from wildfire
SACRAMENTO – One year after the devastating Los Angeles Fires, Senator Ben Allen (D-Pacific Palisades) introduced first-of-its kind legislation to create a state-backed, low-interest loan program that makes wildfire safety upgrades achievable for more households.

As the City of Los Angeles is primed to host the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Senator Lola Smallwood-Cuevas (D-Los Angeles) held a Workforce & Procurement Symposium today at Exposition Park to bring together LA28 leadership with South LA workforce and business leaders to provide equitable access to jobs, contracts and long-term economic impact generated by the 2028 Games.

MENDOCINO COUNTY–In rural Covelo, the risk of wildfire is higher than in 92% of communities nationwide. Yet, fire hydrants were never installed in the community. This reality has delayed fire suppression efforts for local structure fires, prevented rebuilding after a fire, and impacted insurance rates in the commercial district and throughout the community.

FOR IMMEDIATE Release: January 13, 2026
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Senator Susan Rubio (D–Baldwin Park) introduced the Keep Courts Safe from ICE Act — groundbreaking legislation to protect families and community members who are simply trying to do the right thing by participating in the justice system, but who are increasingly terrorized and intimidated by aggressive federal immigration enforcement actions. Families shouldn’t be punished for following the legal process.

SACRAMENTO, CA — Senator Melissa Hurtado (D- Bakersfield) today advanced Senate Bill 401, legislation that would allow the state’s political watchdog, the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) to temporarily extend deadlines for public office holders to file their statements of economic interest if they reside in an area where an emergency situation declared by the Governor or a local governing body agency has affected the

SACRAMENTO, CA — Senator Melissa Hurtado (D- Bakersfield) today advanced Senate Bill 557, legislation that updates California’s definition of Family Resource Centers to reflect current best practices and align state law with recent federal action.

SACRAMENTO – As we continue to reflect on one year since the LA Fires, Senator Ben Allen (D-Pacific Palisades) joined Senator Sasha Renée Pérez (D-Pasadena) to honor the 31 lives lost in the terrible disaster.
“For many in our communities, the pain of the fires has not abated,” said Senator Allen. “This is especially true for the friends and families of the 31 people who did not survive the fire. We honor their memory today and maintain our commitment to rebuilding our communities as we move into 2026.”