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California invites public input on statewide urban forest canopy plan

New strategic plan to expand urban tree canopy 10 percent by 2035

Padilla, Cortez Masto, CHC Members Lead Amicus Brief Defending Taxpayer Privacy Against IRS-DHS Data Sharing Agreement
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Padilla, Cortez Masto, CHC Members Lead Amicus Brief Defending Taxpayer Privacy Against IRS-DHS Data Sharing Agreement

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev

Inland Regional Energy Network (I-REN) Receives 2026 Eureka! Award for Regional Innovation
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Inland Regional Energy Network (I-REN) Receives 2026 Eureka! Award for Regional Innovation

[INLAND EMPIRE, CA] – [March 19, 2026] – The Inland Regional Energy Network (I-REN) has been awarded a 2026 Eureka! Award for its innovative contributions in local

Padilla, Merkley Lead Senate Colleagues in Demanding Timely Funding for Agricultural Farm Worker Student Education
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Padilla, Merkley Lead Senate Colleagues in Demanding Timely Funding for Agricultural Farm Worker Student Education

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) led eight Senators in urging U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon to ensure

Mt. San Jacinto College Foundation Launches Tribute Campaign Honoring Dr. Roger W. Schultz - Cover Image
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Mt. San Jacinto College Foundation Launches Tribute Campaign Honoring Dr. Roger W. Schultz

The Mt. San Jacinto College Foundation is advancing its Legacy Fund by honoring Superintendent/President Dr. Roger W. Schultz with the upcoming Schultz’s Eagles Nes

Schumer, Padilla, Morelle, Voting Rights Advocates Reject Republicans’ SAVE America Act, Trump’s Attempted Elections Takeover - Cover Image
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Schumer, Padilla, Morelle, Voting Rights Advocates Reject Republicans’ SAVE America Act, Trump’s Attempted Elections Takeover

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Rule

Padilla, Schiff, Swalwell, Colleagues Demand Answers After Deaf Six-Year-Old Deported Without Hearing Devices
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Padilla, Schiff, Swalwell, Colleagues Demand Answers After Deaf Six-Year-Old Deported Without Hearing Devices

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla, Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee, and Adam Schiff (both D-Calif.) joined U.S. R

Jfederal court reopens landmark lawsuit:
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Jfederal court reopens landmark lawsuit:

Victory for female athletes and free speech as monetary damages claims proceed against riverside unified school district

Veterans Urge Protections for California Desert Public Lands
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Veterans Urge Protections for California Desert Public Lands

Joshua Tree, CA – Today, a group of veterans will call for the protection of California desert public lands at an event in Joshua Tree. This event takes place as pu

California Comment on Latest Small Business Optimism Index
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California Comment on Latest Small Business Optimism Index

Main Street entrepreneurs thanked for helping keep the 20% Small Business Deduction alive

CAL FIRE and Partners Celebrate California Arbor Week - Cover Image
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CAL FIRE and Partners Celebrate California Arbor Week

Community members are encouraged to get out and plant trees

Western Water’s General Manager Craig Miller appointed to statewide Senate Bill 72 implementation - Cover Image
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Western Water’s General Manager Craig Miller appointed to statewide Senate Bill 72 implementation

RIVERSIDE, CA – The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has appointed Western Municipal Water District (Western Water) General Manager Craig Miller to se

South Coast AQMD to Host Technology Showcase Featuring One of the first Zero-Emission
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South Coast AQMD to Host Technology Showcase Featuring One of the first Zero-Emission

South Coast AQMD to Host Technology Showcase Featuring One of the first Zero-Emission

Padilla, Schiff Announce Over $18 Million for Los Angeles, Bay Area World Cup Transit
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Padilla, Schiff Announce Over $18 Million for Los Angeles, Bay Area World Cup Transit

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff (both D-Calif.) announced that the Los Angeles region and the San Francisco Bay Area will recei

$120 million available for projects that promote healthy forests and reduce wildfire risk - Cover Image
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$120 million available for projects that promote healthy forests and reduce wildfire risk

Sacramento – The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is announcing the availability of up to $120 million for Forest Health projects th

CSUSB prepares to launch Doctor of Nursing Practice program in fall 2026 - Cover Image
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CSUSB prepares to launch Doctor of Nursing Practice program in fall 2026

PALM DESERT, Calif. – California State University, San Bernardino will launch a new Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program in fall 2026, expanding advanced nursin

$10 million available to strengthen and expand California’s forestry sector - Cover Image
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$10 million available to strengthen and expand California’s forestry sector

Sacramento – CAL FIRE announced today that it is accepting applications for business and workforce development projects that ad

Padilla, Schiff, Carbajal Lead California Lawmakers in Push to Protect California Coast From New Oil Drilling
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Padilla, Schiff, Carbajal Lead California Lawmakers in Push to Protect California Coast From New Oil Drilling

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff (both D-Calif.), along with U.S. Representatives Salud Carbajal (D-Calif.-24), Jared Huffman (D-Calif.

Padilla, Schiff, 40+ Lawmakers Sound Alarm on How Trump’s Immigration Agenda is Hurting Workers and Families’ Child Care Access, Raising Cos
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Padilla, Schiff, 40+ Lawmakers Sound Alarm on How Trump’s Immigration Agenda is Hurting Workers and Families’ Child Care Access, Raising Cos

Lawmakers: “The Trump Administration’s policies risk eliminating a significant number of trained caregivers from an already strained system, reducing access to care and raising child care costs for Am

CAL FIRE Launches Forest Health Education Campaign - Cover Image
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CAL FIRE Launches Forest Health Education Campaign

Sacramento, CA — Today, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) launched a new 2026 forest health media and education campaign. This ca