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California expanding services for immigrants amid Trump’s deportation push
| In The News

State Sen. Lena Gonzalez, chairperson of the California Latino Legislative Caucus and a Democrat from Long Beach, said the funding signifies Democrats standing with immigrant families. 

State Sen. Gonzalez pushes for speed cameras on PCH in Long Beach, one of the city’s deadliest roads
| In The News

“We’ve just seen it every other week, it seems like there’s an unfortunate accident or a fatality,” said Gonzalez, who introduced the bill last week.

Senator Lena Gonzalez Introduces Bill to Protect Patients from "Deepfake Doctor" Scams
| Press Release

SACRAMENTO, CA – Senator Lena Gonzalez (D-Long Beach) has introduced Senate Bill 1146, a measure sponsored by the California Medical Association (CMA) to crackdown on the growing u

Senator Lena Gonzalez Introduces Legislation to Reduce Fatalities on the Pacific Coast Highway in Long Beach
| Press Release

SACRAMENTO, CA — On February 20, 2026, Senator Lena Gonzalez (D-Long Beach) introduced Senate Bill (SB) 1279 to make Long Beach safer by addressing speed-related fatalities on the

In latest response to ICE raids, Long Beach lawmaker seeks to limit use of flashbangs, explosives
| In The News

After high-profile incidents of immigration agents blasting their way into people’s homes, Long Beach’s state senator has proposed a

Senator Lena Gonzalez Introduces Bill to Protect Disability Rights & Care Access Amid Immigration Raids and Family Separations
| Press Release

SACRAMENTO, CA – On February 12, 2026 Senator Lena Gonzalez (D-Long Beach) introduced Senate Bill (SB) 1052 to protect the rights of people with intellectual and developmental disa

Senator Lena Gonzalez Introduces Bill to Restrict Flashbang Grenades and Explosive Breaching Devices in Protests and Immigration Enforcement
| Press Release

SACRAMENTO, CA – On January 30, 2026, Senator Lena Gonzalez (D-Long Beach) introduced Senate Bill (SB) 937 to severely restrict the use of military-style weapons, specifically flas

Senator Lena Gonzalez, Co-Author of SB 747, Applauds Senate Passage of the No Kings Act
| Press Release

SACRAMENTO, CA – On January 27, 2026, the California State Senate passed Senate Bill 747, authored by Senator Scott Wiener (D–San Francisco) and co-authored by Senator Lena Gonzale

Senator Lena Gonzalez Welcomes Speed Safety Program & Looks Ahead to Community-Centered Implementation
| Press Release

Long Beach, CA — As former Chair of the California Senate Transportation Committee, Senator Lena Gonzalez (D-Long Beach) played a key role in advancing and shaping California’s spe