I was honored to commemorate #WorldPressFreedomDay on the Senate floor this morning. Before, Steve Glazer and I held a reception for media. I am so grateful for the work the media does and the important role journalists play in our democracy! CA Senate Dems

In an interview with Los Angeles Times, Folt said she “absolutely” would not resign and forcefully defended her administration. Asked if she had any regrets, she said, “I believe that all along the way, we’ve made the right choice.”
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Burning question for me today: are officials still working on identifying members of the mob that violently attacked students and arresting them? More than 200 student protestors have been arrested. But will there be repercussions for the other group? #UCLAProtest #ucla

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On Monday, CA announces deal to purchase naloxone to reverse opioid overdoses from Amneal Pharmaceuticals at half of market price

On Friday, CA announces settlement with Amneal Pharmaceuticals for its role in the opioid epidemic

Gavin Newsom’s appointees could vote next week to squash small community solar farms in California.

A few days later, Newsom will travel to the Vatican to discuss the urgency of the climate crisis.

The madness needs to end. My Los Angeles Times column: latimes.com/environment/ne…

Republicans in California are responding to the protests on campus. More on what Asm. James Gallagher James Gallagher, shawn steel Shawn Steel & @senbrianjones think Spectrum News 1 SoCal

Please see below re: my call for investigations of potential civil rights violations and security failures at UCLA.

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More on the CAGOP response to what's been happening on campus tonight at 5 pm Spectrum News 1 SoCal

.UCLA Those who espouse anti-Semitic violence must be held accountable, face discipline and, if necessary, be expelled and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

To add to the Capitol chaos this morning, there are “Star Wars” characters all over for an early May the Fourth celebration. Assemblyman Juan Alanis is dressed up as Obi “Juan” Kenobi.

Big shoutout to all the student journalists working overtime to cover these protests. Can be daunting to compete with the national news media in your own backyard!

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Today’s the start of Mental Health Awareness Month.

First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom, former SF Giants Drew Robinson, and Olympic gold medalist Kristi Yamaguchi are at the capitol highlighting the importance of exercise and physical activity for one’s mental health and well-being.

Hi The Desert Review please remove the story attributed to me using the words “illegals” and “illegal aliens” from your website. I don’t use these terms to describe human beings, per the guidelines outlined in the The Associated Press Stylebook. Also, it’s inaccurate.

Governor Gavin Newsom is headed to Italy next month.

His office says he's going to go participate in the Vatican Climate Summit from May 15-May 17.

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Watch the reaction of Louisiana’s governor when asked if taxpayers should have the right to know how the state government goes about making its decision. He likened it to going to a restaurant and eating what they prepare but not asking who prepared the food or what went in to…

Assemblymember Gail Pellerin (Gail Pellerin for Assembly) voted for this rushed proposal minutes before saying she couldn't support the NDA ban bill because it was too rushed.

How does the chair of the elections committee have ‘no comment’ after voting no on a bill that would’ve prohibited using NDAs to negotiate legislation?

Mad props to Ashley for doing her best to get answers (in heels btw!!)

Incredible reporting by our Capitol Correspondents Association of California president

When the grocery store is closed midday… due to vandalism.

#BREAKING : USC has canceled its main graduation ceremony amid the turmoil over its valedictorian selection and subsequent protests. Updates: ktla.com/news/local-new…