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Gov. Newsom Signs $7.6 Billion COVID-19 Economic Relief Package Into Law

February 23, 2021 2:38 pmFebruary 24, 2021 6:09 pm

On Tuesday, Governor Gavin Newsom signed a $7.6 billion COVID-19 economic relief package less than a day after it had passed both the Senate and Assembly. The relief package, known through it’s bill designation as Senate Bill 87, focuses on...

Gov. Newsom, Legislature Announce New $9.6 Billion COVID-19 Economic Relief Package

February 17, 2021 7:34 pmFebruary 18, 2021 12:43 pm

On Wednesday, Governor Gavin Newsom, Senate President pro Tempore Toni Atkins (D-San Diego), and Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon (D-Lakewood) announced that they reached an agreement on a new economic relief package worth $9.6 billion. The package, which aims at relief...

Governor Newsom, CDPH Announce Statewide Lockdown, Curfew Order Lifted

January 25, 2021 2:49 pm

On Monday, the state of California and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced that regional stay-at-home lockdown orders, as well as the statewide curfew, were lifted statewide. The color-coded tier system, which gave readiness by county last year...

Senator Scott Wilk Chosen As Next Senate Republican Leader

January 20, 2021 9:35 pm

On Wednesday, Senator Scott Wilk (R- Santa Clarita) was unanimously chosen by Senate Republicans as the next Senate Republican leader. Senator Wilk will take over for current Senate Republican leader Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield), who had made the announcement on Wednesday...

Sen. Grove Sends Bipartisan Signed Letter To Gov. Newsom Urging Food Industry Reclassification

December 17, 2020 6:04 pm

On Wednesday, Senate Republican Leader Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) sent a letter signed by prominent Republican and Democratic Senators asking Governor Gavin Newsom to reclassify the food service industry as critical infrastructure. The letter said that the reclassification would allow restaurants...

2020 General Election Preview: 21st Senate District

October 15, 2020 6:52 amOctober 14, 2020 10:04 pm

Located inside both Los Angeles County and San Bernardino County, the 21st Senate District is an area filled with wealthy, LA-adjacent commuter suburbs. Victorville, Santa Clarita, and Palmdale are just a few of the cities here, with nearby Apple Valley...

State Senators Request Governor Keep EDD Open Around The Clock

July 23, 2020 2:29 pm

On Wednesday, two California State Senators from opposing political parties implored Gov. Gavin Newsom to have the Employment Development Department remain open around the clock to get through the large backlog of filings it has accrued throughout the COVID-19 pandemic....