"I am proud to Chair the California State Senate Select Committee on California, Armenia and Artsakh Mutual Trade, Art and Cultural Exchange. California is the only state that I am aware of that has formalized an official cooperative effort of this significance.
In The News
May 26, 2020
While we cannot gather in person for our traditional Memorial Day Service, the City of San Marino has created a virtual ceremony to help us honor those who served and those who gave the ultimate sacrifice.
March 6, 2020
State Sen. Anthony Portantino (D-La Cañada Flintridge) wants students who have dyslexia to be diagnosed at an early age and introduced a bill in February to achieve that goal.
March 3, 2020
A proposed $5.5-billion bond measure from the California Senate aims to combat climate change by funding various environmental preservation and expansion projects throughout the state.
February 25, 2020
The state Department of Social Services and Attorney General Xavier Becerra are seeking an injunction that would prevent Altadena’s Summerkids camp – where 6-year-old Roxie Forbes drowned last June 28 – from reopening this summer.
Press Releases
November 13, 2024
Burbank, CA – On November 1st, Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D-Burbank) and the Burbank Chamber of Commerce hosted a recognition ceremony and mixer to celebrate the arts and entertainment industry and recognize historic studio milestones in the Media Capital of the World. The...
October 27, 2024
Hollywood, CA - Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank) released the following statement regarding Governor Newsom’s $750 million proposal to boost California’s film and TV industry:
October 24, 2024
Glendale, CA – Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank) and Glendale Police Sergeant Vahe Abramyan were honored last week with Purple Tie Awards on the steps of Glendale City Hall. Both men received recognition for their efforts to advocate on behalf of survivors of domestic...
October 22, 2024
Pasadena, CA – Last Saturday, Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D-Burbank) partnered with Pasadena City College (PCC) to host a town hall titled "Improving Youth Mental Health & Wellbeing.” The well-attended forum at PCC’S Creveling Lounge explored past and present state-level...
October 17, 2024
South Pasadena, CA – Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank) joined Caltrans, Assemblymember Mike Fong, and City of South Pasadena officials on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, for a media briefing to celebrate the successful acquisition and upcoming sale of five historic...
