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Sacramento, CA – Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Senate Bill 1418 into law, approving a measure, which will bring parity to the electric vehicle permitting process by streamlining the administrative approval process for hydrogen fueling stations in the same way California currently does for battery electric charging stations. Specifically, SB 1418 mandates that cities and counties must adopt an ordinance and checklist that creates an expedited, streamlined permitting process for hydrogen-fueling stations.

Pomona, CA –As part of the national celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Senator Bob Archuleta (D-Pico Rivera) proudly recognized the achievements of two outstanding educational community leaders, Provost S. Terri Gomez and Associate Professor Álvaro Huerta, for their exceptional contributions to the Cal Poly Pomona community and the people of California.

Senator Archuleta, honored Gomez and Huerta in a ceremony preceding his public lecture at the campus on Wednesday, September 25.

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.

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.