Press Releases

September 29, 2020

Governor Newsom Signs Senator Rubio’s Coercive Control Bill, Increasing Domestic Violence Protections

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.

September 29, 2020

Governor Newsom Signs Rubio’s Bill to Help Domestic Violence Service Providers

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.

September 28, 2020

Governor Newsom Signs Senator Rubio Bill Addressing San Gabriel Valley Affordable Housing Shortage and Homelessness

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.

September 25, 2020

Governor Newsom Signs Rubio Bill Giving City of Rosemead Access to Local Infrastructure Funding

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.

September 24, 2020

Do You Have a Plan for an Emergency and Evacuation? Be Prepared - Resources

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.

September 23, 2020

Election Day, November 3: Learn How Vote By Mail is Safe and Effective

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.

September 18, 2020

State Senator Susan Rubio's Statement on the Death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

SACRAMENTO, CA – Senator Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin) today released a statement on the death of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg: 

August 31, 2020

CA Legislature Passes Senator Rubio’s Domestic Violence Bill Expanding Protections for Victims

SACRAMENTO, CA –The California Legislature today passed a bill by Sen. Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) that would expand protections for domestic violence survivors by allowing them to describe psychologically damaging and abusive behavior as supporting evidence in family court hearings and criminal trials. The bill now heads to the governor’s desk.