Long Beach, Calif. – Senator Lena Gonzalez (D-Long Beach) released the following statement in support of California Faculty Association (CFA) Members’ historic systemwide strike...
Sacramento, Calif. – Senator Lena Gonzalez (D-Long Beach) released the following statement regarding Governor Gavin Newsom’s proposed 2024-25 state budget...
California workers will be guaranteed five paid sick days a year starting Jan. 1, up from the three days that employers are currently required to provide, thanks to Senate Bill 616.
Long Beach, Calif. – On December 8, 2023, Senator Lena Gonzalez (D-Long Beach) presented $3.5 million in funds to support the preservation of historical sites Rancho Los Alamitos and Rancho Los Cerritos in the City of Long Beach. Senator Gonzalez advocated for the funds to be allocated as part of the 2023 fiscal year state budget. The allocation of funds will serve to address several key aspects, notably public safety concerns, accessibility improvement, and restoration of historic ranch buildings and gardens. The Ranchos are situated on lands historically inhabited by the Gabrielino-Tongva indigenous community.
Sacramento, Calif. – On Thursday, December 7, 2023 Senator Lena Gonzalez (D-Long Beach) released the following statement regarding the Legislative Analyst’s Office latest report on California’s fiscal outlook for 2024-25..
Long Beach, Calif. – On December 6, 2023, Senator Lena Gonzalez (D-Long Beach) and Assemblymember Josh Lowenthal (D-Long Beach) presented $10 million in funds for the Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA) located in Long Beach. Since its establishment in 1996, the museum has served the Greater Los Angeles area to provide unique opportunities for educators, students, families and visitors of all ages to learn about modern and contemporary Latin American and Latino art. MOLAA provides a great variety of low-cost and free events and resources, including, educational programming, their Day of the Dead festival, tours of their collection and exhibitions, workshops for children and online tools for educators.
