This week in the Capitol‚ committee hearings resumed to consider the final legislative proposals from last year’s session‚ known as two-year bills. A proposal to mandate rent control came before the Judiciary Committee on Wednesday. Mandating rent caps will only worsen California’s housing affordability. It would push small‚ immigrant and…

Today‚ the Governor delivered the 2026-2027 budget proposal‚ following yesterday’s State of the State address. These were two opportunities for him to be transparent and give Californians hope. Yet‚ he recreated history. He doubled down on the fallacy of his ill-conceived initiatives that have harmed rural communities and farmers. The…

New Year’s Day is a time to reflect on the events of the past and look forward with hope to the year ahead. This New Year is an opportunity for our community and our state. As my first year in the Legislature comes to an end, I thank you for…

I want to wish you the happiest of holidays‚ filled with laughter‚ joy and time with your family and loved ones. The holiday season is a time spent with loved ones. As we look back on this year‚ I want to express my sincere gratitude to you. From making time…

Senate Bill 274 was vetoed by the Governor this year – a bill that would have prohibited the use of all Automated License Plate Readers (ALPR) data after 60days. This legislation would have taken away a critical tool that police and law enforcement use to investigate missing persons‚ disrupt human…