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Sacramento, CA – Today, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 1336 into law, approving a measure to help develop a mental healthcare village in the City of Norwalk. Authored by Senator Bob Archuleta (D-Pico Rivera) and championed by Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn, SB 1336 will allow LA County to use vacant buildings on the state’s Metropolitan State Hospital campus to develop a mental healthcare village to provide housing and treatment to individuals struggling with mental illness.

Sacramento, CA – On Wednesday, August 28, on a bi-partisan 39-0 vote, the California Legislature approved a measure authored by Senator Bob Archuleta (D-Pico Rivera) and championed by Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn to allow LA County to develop a mental health community on the Metropolitan State Hospital campus to treat and house people with mental illness.

Sacramento, CA – Senator Bob Archuleta (Pico Rivera) is pleased to announce the Mexican American Opportunity Foundation (MAOF) as the 30th Senate District’s Nonprofit of the Year.

As Nonprofit of the Year, MAOF will continue to expand its reach and enhance its programs to meet the evolving needs of the community. Their selection underscores the importance of their work and the positive impact they bring to Senate District 30 and beyond.

NORWALK, CA – The following is a statement from Senator Bob Archuleta regarding the Downey City Council’s passage of a neutral flag policy concerning the types of flags allowed to be flown on city property.

I know the members of the City Council, and have worked with them, but I don’t agree with this decision. I feel policy that affects the community should always be fair, equitable and inclusive of everyone. 

Sacramento, CA – Senator Bob Archuleta, (Pico Rivera) is pleased to announce the selection of Cástulo de la Rocha, President and CEO of AltaMed Health Services Corporation and a resident of the 30th Senate District, as a recipient of the 2024 Latino Spirit Awards.

Mr. de la Rocha was selected by the California Latino Legislative Caucus for his work in health care. All the recipients were recognized on May 6, 2024 at the State Capitol.

DIAMOND BAR, CA – Senator Bob Archuleta (D-Pico Rivera), in honor of Women’s History Month, recognized 21 women at his annual 2024 Women of Achievement in Senate District 30 program. They were selected from a list of candidates who either live or work in the district.

DIAMOND BAR, CA – Senator Bob Archuleta (D-Pico Rivera), in honor of Women’s History Month, has selected Dr. Zoila Escobar, the president of the AltaMed Foundation and executive vice president and chief administrative officer of AltaMed Health Services, as the 2024 Woman of the Year in Senate District 30. She was selected from a list of candidates who either live or work in the district.

(Sacramento, CA) Senator Bob Archuleta (D-Pico Rivera) has introduced legislation aimed at providing cost savings for water suppliers facing new water conservation mandates.