Releases & Statements

Sacramento, CA – The California Latino Legislative Caucus (CLLC) announced today that State Senator Ben Hueso (D-Chula Vista) has been elected to serve as the caucus Chair for the 2017-18 legislative session.  Assemblymember Lorena Gonzalez (D-San Diego) was elected as Vice-Chair.  The CLLC, comprised of a record high 27 State Legislators (5 Senators and 22 Assemblymembers), serves as a forum to develop avenues to empower the Latino community throughout California.

SACRAMENTO – The California Latino Legislative Caucus today issued the following statement on the appointment of U.S. Representative Xavier Becerra as the newest Attorney General for the State of California:

SACRAMENTO – Today, the California Latino Legislative Caucus issued the following statement on behalf of the Caucus regarding the threats made by President-Elect Trump on mass deportation of immigrants:

SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Luis Alejo (D-Salinas), Chair of the California Latino Legislative Caucus, today praised the California State Supreme Court for elevating Jorge Navarrette to Court Administrator and Clerk of the Supreme Court, the first Latino to serve in that position.

SACRAMENTO – The California Community Colleges Board of Governors announced today that Eloy Ortiz Oakley, Superintendent-President Long of Beach City College, has been selected to serve as the next Chancellor of the California Community Colleges system. Assemblymember Luis A. Alejo (D-Salinas), Chair of the California Latino Legislative Caucus, issued the following statement:

SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Luis Alejo (D-Salinas), Chair of the California Latino Legislative Caucus, announced today the budget Governor Jerry Brown just signed included several items that were priorities of the Caucus.

“The 22 members of the California Latino Legislative Caucus appreciate that Governor Brown shared many of the Caucus’ priorities,” Alejo said. “These are priorities that will help all Californians in one way or another, not just Latinos.”

SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Luis Alejo (D-Salinas), Chair of the California Latino Legislative Caucus, issued the following statement today following today’s U.S. Supreme Court 4-4 deadlock that enjoins President Obama’s DAPA and DACA+ programs:

SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Luis Alejo (D-Salinas), Chair of the California Latino Legislative Caucus, issued the following statement today following the death of Helen Chavez.

(SACRAMENTO) — Latino Legislative Caucus Chair Assemblymember Luis A. Alejo (D-Salinas), Asian Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus Policy Chair Assemblymember David Chiu (D-San Francisco) and Legislative Black Caucus Chair State Senator Isadore Hall, III (D-South Bay) issued a statement today after it was announced San Francisco State University (SFSU) has agreed to increase funding for College of Ethnic Studies.

SACRAMENTO, CA - On Monday, May 2, 2016 the California Latino Legislative Caucus will recognize Latino trailblazers in music, education, athletics and public service at its 15th Annual Latino Spirit Awards. Established in 2002, The Latino Spirit Awards take place each year at the State Capitol in Sacramento to coincide with the state’s celebration of Cinco de Mayo and to recognize inspirational figures in the Latino community.