WINNER! #NewDEALer CA @senatorcabaldon.bsky.social is improving EDUCATION outcomes by reducing barriers to college. His bill establishes direct admission to CSUs for qualified high school grads and provides support for first-gen and under-represented students buff.ly/TcAugs5

What if we erased the gap between high school and higher education? What if we made applying to university as easy as transitioning from ninth to tenth grade? Those were questions asked by @senatorcabaldon.bsky.social and the inspiration for #SB640. capitolweekly.net/making-apply...

The CSU is grateful to Senator Christopher Cabaldon for his leadership in championing SB 640, and to Governor Gavin Newsom for signing this important legislation into law. 👏 This new policy will automatically admit qualified CA high school graduates to the CSU, removing barriers to #HigherEd.

As convenor of the UC legislators group, rep for @ucdavis.bsky.social alum of @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social & American enjoying countless benefits of groundbreaking science & research…👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 UC wins 5 Nobel Prizes in 3 days—and sets a new world record www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/uc-wins...

Stoked that @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social signed SB79. It barely passed--not a single vote to spare in 3 committees or on Senate floor twice. I voted yes all 5 times, after working w/Sen. @scottwiener.bsky.social to focus it on urban places w/strong or emergent transit networks. Giant step forward.

Update...the Governor signed my SB 351!

Very proud to have written Senate Bill 640 to get this done, and grateful for unanimous bipartisan support of the Legislature, signature of the Governor & partnership with @calstate.bsky.social.

Proud to have been a partner in delivering this breakthrough for drivers and simultaneously cutting rideshare costs for California riders.

Two of the six counties in my Senate district collected point-in-time unsheltered homeless counts this year. Kudos to Sonoma (down 29%) & Contra Costa (down 35%) for leading the ENTIRE state with local progress.

I just introduced legislation based on initial lessons of what went horribly & inexcusably wrong at the massive fireworks explosion in Esparto that killed seven & devastated the community. fox40.com/news/new-sb-...

Thanks to @seiu2015.bsky.social members for talking with voters about Proposition 50 this weekend!

Will Maeve make it college? SB 640, now in front of the governor, could help get her there.

My SB 371, passed today on an overwhelming vote, will provide immediate financial relief to Californians by lowering the cost of rideshare services like Uber & Lyft. Governor Newsom has already announced his support. sd03.senate.ca.gov/news/legisla...

Last night we celebrated California’s commitment to LGBTQ+ rights and reproductive freedom at Planned Parenthood Affiliates of CA “Pink Pony Party.” Always a pleasure to spend time with Planned Parenthood CEO Jodi Hicks and Rep. Doris Matsui.

This “hidden” gem in District 3 has seen enrollment jump 8 percent since the merger with CalPoly. Cal Maritime offers one of the nation’s best education values for students with nearly 100 percent of graduates employed in good jobs. www.timesheraldonline.com/2025/09/04/c...

Labor Day: Proud that the Governor just came out for Senate Bill 371, my legislation to slash "government-imposed" fees on Uber & Lyft rides (up to 45% of the fare). In tandem w/AB 1340, will also create a path for 800,000+ rideshare drivers to organize into a union. Giant win for riders & drivers.

Thank you to the hundreds of personnel working to contain the Pickett Fire near Calistoga. California’s investment in new, state of the art helicopters for CalFire has boosted Cal-Fire’s ability to attack fires in remote areas like this one.

We are on the field and Texas is bringing on five unauthorized players. We cannot leave five people on the bench. #ACA8 #redistricting

Today I stood with colleagues from Congress, the state Senate and the Assembly to say California will fight back if Texas uses redistricting to prevent voters from showing their anger over kidnappings, cuts to health care, and tax cuts for billionaires but higher taxes (tariffs) on everyone else.

To Kevin Kiley: The maps the public will vote on will cut the 14-hour commute from your Rocklin office to the rest of the district in Death Valley down to just 31 minutes for your successor. You’re welcome!

We are streaming live from Sonoma State University with details on plans to stabilize and grow this beloved institution with an infusion of $45 million from this year’s state budget. sd03.senate.ca.gov/video/legisl...

TL;DR: cities & counties in our Senate district lead Bay Area in meeting housing goals, outperforming SF by 95-1400%. Tops: American Canyon, Napa County, Solano County, Calistoga, Oakley, Sonoma County, Rohnert Park, Sonoma, Brentwood, Napa, Yountville, St Helena. www.sfchronicle.com/realestate/a...

This summer, Emily Haws and Max Davis Housefield are working as interns in our Davis district office. Emily is a rising junior at Colorado College majoring in neuroscience & Max is a rising junior at UCLA majoring in economics and public affairs. Happy to help them get started on their careers.

The brave women and men of the California National Guard deserve more than to continue serving as puppets in Donald Trump and Stephen Miller’s political theater. Stop this ridiculous show. Send every soldier home.

A tariff is just the same as a domestic sales tax. The money may be rolling in, but guess who’s paying…… #tariffs #jellybelly #budweiser #wine

Honored to be recognized by Capitol Weekly alongside such a distinguished list of my colleagues in the Legislature. Being "best prepared" doesn't happen in a vacuum — it means I have a great staff. capitolweekly.net/capitol-week...

No president has the authority to decide what the U.S. Constitution says. In our system of government, that authority clearly rests with the judiciary. #BirthrightCitizenship

Today three of my higher education bills passed Asembly committes, getting one step closer to the governor’s desk. sd03.senate.ca.gov/news/cabaldo...

Here’s an update from this morning on the explosion and fire in Esparto. We are still awaiting details on what caused the blaze. Thank you to Esparto Fire, CalFire, and all the other responders. #OakdaleFire @CALFIRE_PIO www.kcra.com/article/fire...

Forget the Delta tunnel. It’s time to focus on achievable, local solutions like strengthening levees, dredging clogged channels, water recycling, and increased storage. sd03.senate.ca.gov/news/legisla...

This evening we passed the most profound CEQA reform ever, making most infill housing exempt from the law. Now we must pass a housing bond so more roofs get built for those who need them most. sd03.senate.ca.gov/news/budget-...

Congratulations to the team at Enclos restaurant, the first in Sonoma County to win a Michelin star—not just one, two! www.pressdemocrat.com/article/life...

This morning the California Transportation Commission approved $25 million for the new I Street Bridge -- meaning the $300 million- project is now fully funded and expected to begin construction in 2026.

Consistent state funding has helped cities and counties all over the state reduce the number of people living on the street. I'm glad we were able to reach an agreement with Gov. Newsom to include $600 million for homelessness in the 2025-26 budget. sd03.senate.ca.gov/news/senator...

In the Capay Valley or northern Yolo County today? My team is joining the staff of @mikethompson.house.gov & Supervisor Barajas for one-stop help on state, federal, and county issues and casework. Come on by!

I'm thrilled to report that the Legislature and Governor have agreed on a $45-million budget allocation to stabilize Sonoma State University and give it the ability to reshape itself so it's attractive to students in the decades to come. sd02.senate.ca.gov/news/senate-...

Juan Acosta today was named a 2025 Pride Month Honoree for Senate District 3. Juan is still a young person but has already made significant contributions to the LGBTQ+ community. He is a content creator & mental health advocate who has spoken at the White House and coauthored a book with Lady Gaga.

The Capital region really showed up this weekend to affirm our support and love for each other—regardless of where we are from or who we love. Happy to march alongside Assemblymember Maggy Krell at today’s Sacramento Pride. #PrideMonth2025

Today, tens of thousands of people in Northern Californa showed up to speak out against the White House moves to dismantle the core features of our constitutional democracy. #nokings

Farmworkers are hiding because Trump made them targets. Without farmworkers, the crops that feed our nation rot and our tables go empty. This isn’t strong immigration policy — it’s economic sabotage fueled by hate. www.bbc.com/news/article...

Looking forward to Flag Day tomorrow, as we celebrate our freedoms and the rule of law. If you are participating in a big gathering, don’t forget to bring sunscreen, hydrate, and give yourself enough time to park.

Today the Legislature passed our version of the state budget. It makes hard choices but protects funding for higher education, housing, & seniors. We rejected the governor’s proposal to fast track the tunnel that will destroy the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. sd03.senate.ca.gov/news/legisla...

Where protests against the Trump administration are happening in Sonoma, Napa, Mendocino and Lake counties www.pressdemocrat.com/article/news...

The court just confirmed what we all know: The military belongs on the battlefield, not on our city streets. End the unnecessary militarization of Los Angeles now, Donald Trump. Refusing to do so will only confirm your authoritarian tendencies. The country is watching.

As a former colonel and military prosecutor, my opinion is that this letter looks like a preparation for a military assault...like a subterfuge to create some sort of rationale for some sort of invocation of the Insurrection Act. ow.ly/nK4y50W7tcX

Wherever you live in Napa County, you can help shape the future of your community by participating in the county's new strategic plan. Please fill out this community survey before the June 15 deadline and make your voice heard! survey.alchemer.com/s3/8297070/3...

The Vacaville City Council has voted 4-3 to issue a proclamation recognizing June as Pride Month. We can show our UNANIMOUS support of Vacaville’s LGBT+ community by showing up to help them celebrate Pride on June 22 at noon. Let's make this the biggest Vacaville Pride ever! #pride #vacaville

Thank you to Agri-Pulse Communications for hosting Sen. Monique Limón and me today for a lively Q&A discussion with writer Brad Hooker about what we've learned in the Capitol and the issues facing the people who grow food or wine in our districts.