News & Press Releases

In the News
October 20, 2020

After talking to hundreds of Domestic Violence victims and their families, the stories I hear are uniquely heartbreaking and yet alike in so many devastating ways. Someone saw the violence. Someone saw the abuser’s manipulation. Everyone kept believing that it would get better. It never did. Sometimes a victim is able to escape. Sometimes they are murdered.

Press Release
September 30, 2020

SACRAMENTO, CA – Gov. Gavin Newsom Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill authored by Sen. Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park), Chair of the Senate Insurance Committee, along with the members of the committee, with legal changes that will benefit consumers, including addressing 30 years of discrimination against HIV positive individuals.

Senate Bill 1255 provides flexibility to the California Department of Insurance process for punishing misconduct against seniors and will also extend certain Long Term Care Insurance Task Force deadlines by one year.

Press Release
September 29, 2020

SACRAMENTO, CA – Gov. Gavin Newsom today passed a bill by Sen. Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) that would expand protections for domestic violence survivors by allowing them to use descriptions of psychologically damaging and abusive behavior, referred to as coercive control, as supporting evidence in California family court hearings and criminal trials.

Press Release
September 29, 2020

SACRAMENTO, CA – Today, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Sen. Susan Rubio’s bill (D-Baldwin Park) that will ensure domestic violence service providers are able to keep services accessible during and after COVID-19.

Senate Bill 1276 removes the 10 percent cash or in-kind matching requirement for state grants awarded to domestic violence programs that provide essential resources. In addition to state requirements, domestic violence service providers must also meet match fund requirements for federal funding sources.

Press Release
September 28, 2020

SACRAMENTO, CA – Governor Newsom today signed a bill by Senator Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) that addresses the San Gabriel Valley’s affordable housing shortage and homeless crisis.

Press Release
September 25, 2020

SACRAMENTO, CA – Today, Governor Newsom signed a bill by Sen. Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) that will allow the City of Rosemead to have access to funds for local infrastructure projects that have been unavailable.

Senate Bill 1307 will allow the City of Rosemead to utilize funding established through the 1919 Lighting District funds for public benefits allowed under 1972 Landscape and Lighting Act.

Press Release
September 24, 2020

September is National Preparedness Month. With the recent fires and earthquake are a reminder that we all need a plan. Below are some simple ways that you can be ready for an emergency and evacuation as well as resources for more information. Be prepared! 

1) Get alerts to know what to do.

2) Make a plan to protect your people by creating an emergency contact list and an evacuation plan.

3) Pack a go bag with things you need.

4) Build a stay box to stay safe at home for when you can't leave.

Press Release
September 23, 2020

Voting by mail is a safe way to ensure that your voice will be heard on Election Day. This year all registered California voters will receive a ballot. 

What you need to know

1- Fill Out Your Ballot.

2 - Insert Ballot in Envelope, Add Required Information.  

3 - Sign Your Name.

4 - Mail or Drop off Ballot as early as possible, and definitely by or before November 3rd. 

Important Dates: 

            •          Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2020. -