Senate District 33

Senator Lena Gonzalez

Welcome! I’m Senator Lena Gonzalez and I represent the 33rd District. The 33rd District represents nearly 1 million residents of Los Angeles County, including Long Beach, and the Southeast Los Angeles cities of Bell, Bell Gardens, Cudahy, Huntington Park, Lakewood, Lynwood, Maywood, Paramount, Signal Hill, South Gate, and part of Los Angeles.

I’m honored to represent the working people of the 33rd District who drive California’s economy, from the Port of Long Beach to the transportation corridor that links California to the rest of the country. Please do not hesitate to contact my capitol or district office for assistance with state agencies or to voice your opinion about matters facing the legislature.

Sincerely,
State Senator Lena A. Gonzalez

Latest News & Videos

Signal Tribune: Signal Hill Park receives $5 million investment for outdoor amphitheater

October 19, 2022
 

The Signal Hill Park amphitheater will receive a full redesign and upgrades thanks to a $5 million check presented to City officials Tuesday morning from California State Senator Lena Gonzalez. 

In Signal Hill, Senator Lena Gonzalez Presents $5 Million in Funds for the Renovation and Redesign of the Signal Hill Amphitheater

October 18, 2022

Signal Hill, Calif. – On October 18, 2022 Senator Lena A. Gonzalez (D-Long Beach) presented $5 million in state funds for the renovation and redesign of the Signal Hill outdoor amphitheater. This key infrastructure project will support local artists and provide thousands of local residents with a community hub for art activities, cultural resources, and entertainment.

In Maywood, Senator Lena Gonzalez and Speaker Anthony Rendon Present $3 Million for the Renovation of Maywood Riverfront Park

October 12, 2022

Maywood, Calif. – On October 12, 2022 Senator Lena A. Gonzalez (D-Long Beach) and Speaker Anthony Rendon (D-Lakewood) presented $3 million in state funds for the renovation of Maywood Riverfront Park. The funding will help transform the park to better serve local residents as a place for recreation, exercise, community gatherings, cultural events and more.

Telemundo 48: California toma medidas enérgicas para luchar contra el robo de catalizadores

September 27, 2022

Por Bay City News 

La oficina del gobernador Gavin Newsom anunció el domingo que firmó dos proyectos de ley destinados a tomar medidas enérgicas contra el robo de convertidores catalíticos.

AB 1740 del asambleísta Al Muratsuchi (D-Torrance) requerirá que los recicladores de convertidores catalíticos incluyan información adicional en el registro escrito, incluido el año, la marca y el modelo del vehículo del que se extrajo el convertidor catalítico y una copia del título de propiedad del vehículo del que se extrajo el convertidor catalítico.

The Sacramento Bee: Más vendedores ambulantes de California pueden iniciar operaciones gracias a la nueva ley

September 27, 2022

POR MATHEW MIRANDA

El gobernador Gavin Newsom firmó el viernes una ley que simplificará las reglas para que los vendedores ambulantes obtengan permisos de salud, relajando las barreras burocráticas para los propietarios de puestos de tacos y carritos de frutas.

Univision 21: Vendedores ambulantes: qué significará la nueva ley firmada por el gobernador Newsom

September 26, 2022

POR UNIVISION

El Gobernador de California, Gavin Newsom, firmó una nueva ley que simplificará las regulaciones a los vendedores ambulantes del estado. Entre ellas su permiso de venta.

El Proyecto de Ley 972, del cual es autora la senadora Lena González, hará más accesible los permisos a estos vendedores.

LA Eater: California’s Street Food Vendors Score Big with Latest Statewide Law

September 26, 2022

By Mona Holmes

On Friday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill to modernize state code and regulations surrounding street vending. Senate Bill 972 is a landmark law designed to make it easier for vendors to sell food on streets throughout the state. Long Beach state Sen. Lena Gonzalez authored SB 972, which is a massive update to the California Retail Food Code. The bill offers a more streamlined path to acquiring a permit and prohibits criminal penalties from health departments or law enforcement.

La Opinion: Gobernador Newsom firma proyectos de ley contra el robo de convertidores catalíticos en California

September 26, 2022

Por: Ricardo Roura

Con la firma de dos proyectos de ley, el gobernador Gavin Newsom aplicó un golpe certero contra el problema en que se ha convertido el robo de convertidores catalíticos en California, de acuerdo con un comunicado de su oficina.