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Senator Portantino Hosts Successful Senior Seminar in Sierra Madre – Second Event Set for April in Sun Valley

Wednesday, March 13 2019

Sierra Madre, California – On March 11, 2019, Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D–La Cañada Flintridge) hosted the first of two Senior Seminars with the Department of Motor Vehicles, the Office of State Controller Betty Yee, and the Office of Los Angeles County Assessor Jeffrey Prang, at the Hart Park House Senior Center in Sierra Madre. The representatives from each office shared information on different programs and services offered and answered numerous clarifying questions. Over 40 seniors attended Monday’s senior seminar.

Senator Portantino Co-hosts Gun Violence Legislation Town Hall with League of Women Voters, Brady Campaign, Moms Demand Action & Pomona College Professor

Tuesday, March 12 2019

Claremont, California – Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D–La Cañada Flintridge) co- hosted a Gun Violence Legislation discussion with The League of Women Voters - Mt. Baldy Chapter, Pomona College’s Department of Politics, Brady Campaign and Moms Demand Action this past Sunday on the Pomona College Campus. The event was part of the League of Woman Voters Mt. Baldy Area’s Yearlong Speaker Series. Panelists shared public policy insights, new perspectives and reform ideas from the Senator and local community activists.

Claremont Speaker Series: Gun Violence and Legislation with Sen. Portantino and Policy Advocates

Thursday, March 7 2019

Claremont, California – Senator Portantino (D–La Cañada Flintridge) will co-host a Gun Violence and Legislation discussion with The League of Women Voters - Mt. Baldy and Pomona College’s Department of Politics. This is part of the Legaue of Woman Voters – Mt. Baldy Area’s Yearlong Speaker Series. This event will bring up the perspectives and reform ideas from legislators & activists in our community.

WHO: Senator Anthony J. Portantino in collaboration with:

Stephen Lindley, Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence

Pasadena Star-News: What state lawmakers had to say about Tournament of Roses women

Wednesday, March 6 2019

Two trailblazing Tournament of Roses leaders were honored by the state Legislature on Monday as women of the year.

Sen. Anthony J. Portantino named last year’s Rose Queen Louise Deser Siskel of San Marino as his district’s honoree. The La Cañada Flintridge Democrat said Siskel’s promotion of scientific research, education and inclusion make her a powerful example in the LGBTQ and Jewish communities, to which Siskel belongs.

Pasadena Now: Rose Queen Louise Deser Siskel Honored at State Capitol as Senator Portantino's "Woman of the Year"