Releases & Statements

SACRAMENTO - In response to United States Vice President Kamala Harris’ remarks in Guatemala this week, in which she told those “thinking about making that dangerous trek to the United States-Mexico border: Do not come, do not come,” California Latino Legislative Caucus Chair Senator María Elena Durazo (D-Los Angeles) and Vice-Chair Assemblymember Robert Rivas (D-Hollister) issued the following statement:

WHEN:  Monday, May 3rd, 2021​

• 1pm - Assembly Presentations
• 2pm - Senate Presentations

WHAT:            

The Latino Spirit Awards were established in 2002 at the State Capitol in Sacramento to highlight positive role models within our diverse Latino community. 

SACRAMENTO - Today, members of the California Latino Caucus, alongside family members and representatives of Foster Farms workers who’ve passed away from COVID-19, demanded accountability from the Fresno County Department Public of Health in response to reports that County public health officials tipped off the company about an impending Cal/OSHA health & safety inspection.

SACRAMENTO - In response to Governor Gavin Newsom's announcement that California will allocate 40% of the state's vaccines to our hardest hit communities using the Healthy Places Index (HPI), California Latino Legislative Caucus Chair Senator María Elena Durazo (D-Los Angeles) and Vice Chair Assemblymember Robert Rivas (D-Hollister) issued the following joint statement: