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Montebello – Senator Bob Archuleta (D-Pico Rivera) announced in a budget agreement that passed the Senate Monday he secured funding to support projects ranging from $4.5 million for a clinical trial network of blood cancer experts across UC cancer centers, $1.1 million for the city of La Habra Heights Fire Department, $4.2 million for the city of Whittier’s LGBTQ+ Regional Hub, and $5.4 million in support of county Veteran Service Officers.

Sacramento CA - The California State Commanders Veterans Council (CSCVC) is honored to announce that Senator Bob Archuleta (D-Pico Rivera) has been selected as the recipient of the Council’s 2019 Legislator of the Year Award. 

The CSCVC Legislator of the Year Award is given in recognition for leadership and efforts on behalf of California’s veterans, active duty military, reserves, and the California National Guard.

Senator Archuleta was presented with the award during the CSCVC’s Day at the Capitol event on February 21, 2020.

Senator Bob Archuleta Recognizes Kim Family for Its 30 Years in Commerce and Its Service in the Armed Forces

January 15, 2020

COMMERCE – The Kim Family has been a part of commemorating the triumphs and special occasions of those living in the city of Commerce for 30 years.  The House of Winners Inc. – a one-stop, custom plaque and trophy shop – has samples of sports, political and personal accomplishments lining its walls and shelves.

PICO RIVERA CA – State Senator Bob Archuleta has secured $365,000 for the city of Pico Rivera to improve three of its Parks and Recreation facilities. The ceremony took place at Rio Hondo Park at 4:00 pm, Thursday, October 3, 2019 at 8421 San Luis Potosi Place, Pico Rivera, CA 90660 with children, city staff and elected officials.

The money includes $200,000 for the replacement of the playground at Rio Hondo Park; $70,000 for the replacement of the playground at Veterans and Ladies Auxiliary Park, and $95,000 for improvements to the swimming pool at Smith Park.

ARTESIA – State Sen. Bob Archuleta (D-Pico Rivera) joined the Artesia City Council at the community event celebrating the $5 million he secured for major improvements to A.J. Padelford Park that will address the city’s needs for open space and parkland.

He joined Artesia Mayor Tony Lima, Mayor Pro Tem Miguel Canales, Councilmembers Ali Taj and Melissa Ramoso, as well as residents, Lakewood Sheriff Station’s personnel and other dignitaries for the presentation of the ceremonial check and the ribbon-cutting program for the new picnic shelter.