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Long Beach Post: State senator seeks to reveal abuses at immigration detention centers by forcing release of 911 calls

A Long Beach state lawmaker is pushing legislation that would require local agencies to release 911 call records from immigration detention centers.

Press Telegram: Long Beach can be part of the housing solution by saying ‘yes’ to SB 9

California is at the center of an unprecedented national housing shortage. Far too many of our Long Beach neighbors are struggling to find housing they can afford—whether that’s buying a first home or renting.

Press Telegram: State budget dedicates millions of dollars to Long Beach parks, job training, health and wellness

A new fiscal year begins in California on Thursday, July 1, and it appears several projects in Long Beach will benefit from a fresh round of state funding.

LB Post: Central Long Beach scores $14.5M in state funding for park improvements, wellness center

MacArthur Park in Central Long Beach could see a renovated sports field and expanded playgrounds thanks to an infusion of millions of dollars in state funding approved by the California Legislature this week.

Random Length News: Bill To Add 2 Environmental Justice Representatives to the AQMD Board Halts But Conversations Will Continue

SACRAMENTO — Senator Lena A. Gonzalez (D-Long Beach) in collaboration with over forty environmental justice advocates and community members, fought over the last few months on a significant bill, Senate Bill (SB) 342.

KHN: With Restrictions Tightening Elsewhere, California Moves to Make Abortion Cheaper

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Even as most states are trying to make it harder to get an abortion, California could make it free for more people.

CalMatters: Broadband for all can revive post-pandemic economy

Securing continuous funding to invest in broadband infrastructure in poorly served communities will create jobs and provide economic opportunities.

Lake County News: Aguiar-Curry, Gonzalez lead legislators’ push for $3.5 billion broadband investment

Assemblymember Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D-Winters) and Senator Lena A. Gonzalez (D-Long Beach) have led a group of 17 members of the California Legislature in calling upon the governor and legislative leadership to support a major investment in broadband infrastructure and service for Californians without reliable, affordable internet.

StreetsBlog Cal: Trio of Bills Seeks to Prevent California Truck Drivers from Being Exploited

Senator María Elena Durazo (D-Los Angeles), Senator Lena Gonzalez (D-Long Beach) and Assemblymember Wendy Carrillo (D-Los Angeles) have introduced a trio of bills that are designed to protect California’s port truck drivers and to increase accountability for trucking companies who misclassify drivers as independent contractors.