In the wake of allegations that billionaire music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs abused his girlfriend in Los Angeles in 2016, a state lawmaker introduced legislation to allow accusers up to 15 years aft
In February 2022, during a family-court-ordered visitation at a Sacramento church, a father murdered his three young daughters and a designated supervisor. He then committed suicide. Previously, the mother had obtained a domestic violence restraining order against the man, saying she feared for the life of her children and herself and that he had shown clear signs of escalating violent behavior.
Senator Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) today presented a $6 million check to the City of Baldwin Park to build a new open space project, which will be called Zocalo Park, in the heart of the city.
Susan Rubio, the Democratic California senator who is sponsoring the bill to set up a state [program] and pushing for the $50 million subsidy, argued her approach would help the industry survive these challenging times.
COVID-19 took a particular toll on theaters and venues, forcing them to shutter for more than a year. But as the pandemic recedes, a new piece of legislation making its way through Sacramento aims to support the smallest theaters and ensure those in the arts get paid at least minimum wage.
"If we can save one life, that's great," said State Sen. Rubio. "But I really want to save thousands of lives. So hopefully we can all do it together."