Press Releases

Senator Rubio Selects La Puente Student for College Scholarship

Senate Susan Rubio today announced that a City of La Puente student was awarded a $5,000 scholarship through the California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation (CLLCF).

California Senate Unanimously Passes Senator Rubio Bill  Increasing Domestic Violence Protections

The California Senate today unanimously 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.

State Senator Susan Rubio's Statement on U.S. Supreme Court's DACA Decision

Senator Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin) today released a statement on the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.

Senator Susan Rubio Praises Gov. Newsom for Executive Order Supporting Domestic Violence Victims

Senator Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin) today praised Gov. Gavin Newsom for issuing an executive order that makes it easier for domestic violence shelters, which provide life-saving emergency services for victims, to receive state funds during this pandemic.

Senate Judiciary Committee Approves Rubio Bill Expanding Protections for Domestic Violence Survivors

The Senate Judiciary Committee today unanimously approved a bill by Sen. Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) that would expand protections for domestic violence survivors by allowing coercive control to be used as psychological harm in domestic violence proceedings.

Senator Rubio Bill Addressing San Gabriel Valley Affordable Housing Shortage and Homelessness Crisis Passes Key Committee

A key committee today approved a bill by Senator Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) that addresses the San Gabriel Valley’s affordable housing shortage and homeless crisis.

Senator Rubio Bill Addressing San Gabriel Valley Affordable Housing Shortage and Homelessness Crisis Passes Key Committee

A key committee today approved a bill by Senator Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) that addresses the San Gabriel Valley’s affordable housing shortage and homeless crisis.

Virtual policy briefing: New homelessness prevention research for domestic violence survivors

On May 7 at 3 p.m., Senator Susan Rubio, Blue Shield of California Foundation and the California Partnership to End Domestic Violence (the Partnership) will convene a virtual policy briefing on an innovative homelessness prevention model, Domestic Violence Housing First (DVHF).