In the News

April 11, 2019

San Gabriel Valley Tribune: New bill would allow state board to intervene when 'exigent safety concerns arise'

In the wake of 23 horse deaths at Santa Anita Park, California legislators are pushing for a new bill that would give a regulatory board the power to “swiftly and decisively” suspend the licenses of racetracks when safety concerns exist.

April 4, 2019

Alhambra Source: Susan Rubio’s State Senate Agenda Includes Affordable Housing, Homelessness and Education

When Susan Rubio was running to represent California’s 22nd Senate District, which encompasses Alhambra and 19 other cities in the San Gabriel Valley, she put a lot of time and effort into the western part of the district.

February 12, 2019

Univision: Legislators Seek to Help Domestic Violence Victims

Dozens of young people gathered outside the State Capitol, some shared scenes of family or partner domestic violence, where some legislators showed their support to promote laws in favor of victims and survivors.

February 8, 2019

San Gabriel Valley Tribune: Immigrant Sisters Rise to Legislature

They spent their childhood on both sides of the Mexican border, on both sides of U.S. immigration laws. Dad was a factory worker, mom a housekeeper. The family spoke little English. They overcame discrimination, poverty and violence to become legislators.

In high school, in the 1980s, when Blanca and Susan Rubio expressed interest in college, a high school counselor suggested they look instead at home-economics classes to get ready for marriage and children.

February 6, 2019

Univision: Two Latina sisters make history in the California Legislature

Susan and Blanca Rubio go every day to work at the Capitol of Sacramento and are part of the group of women who managed to make a space in the historic midterm elections of 2018 in the US.

January 7, 2019

In Focus: Inspiring Women and Girls

Communications expert Dr. Lillian Glass talks about the gender bias facing women today, including high-profile female politicians, plus how the Rubio sisters hope their journey to Sacramento will inspire women and girls.

January 7, 2019

In Focus: Not College Material

How the Rubio sisters rose above being discouraged from going to college to make history as elected officials in the state legislature.

January 7, 2019

In Focus: From Mexican Border Town to California’s Capital

Meet Assemblywoman Blanca​ Rubio and State Senator Susan Rubio – the first sisters to serve in the California legislature. Follow their incredible journey from Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, overcoming poverty and deportation to win positions of influence in state government.