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The Mercury News: Gov. Jerry Brown signs bill raising age to buy rifles, shotguns to 21

Friday, September 28 2018

Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill Friday raising the age to buy rifles and shotguns in California to 21 as he acted on a host of proposed gun laws inspired by the Parkland, Florida, high school shooting massacre.

California currently bans handgun sales to people younger than 21, but other firearms including rifles and shotguns can be bought at age 18.

Under Senate Bill 1100 by Senator Anthony J. Portantino, D-La Cañada Flintridge, all firearm buyers must be at least age 21.

Pasadena Now: Governor Signs Senator Portantino’s Bill Banning Gun Sales to Any Person Younger Than Age 21

Friday, September 28 2018

Friday, Governor Jerry Brown signed a bill which raises to 21 the legal minimum age required to buy any firearm from a licensed gun dealer in California. The bill was authored by State Senator Anthony J. Portantino, who represents the Pasadena area.

Senator Portantino Holds Senior Scam Stopper Program at LCF Community Center

Thursday, September 27 2018

Glendale, California – Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D–La Cañada Flintridge) is hosting a Stop Senior Scam Acting Programs at La Cañada Flintridge Community Center on October 5th at noon. He is providing light refreshment for this free event which lasts about an hour.

WHO: Senator Portantino

WHAT: Stop Senior Scams Comedy Skit Program

WHERE: Community Center of La Cañada Flintridge

Senator Portantino Hosts 2018 Women in Business Awards - Call for Nominations

Wednesday, September 26 2018

Glendale, California – Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D–La Cañada Flintridge) will hold the 2018 Women in Business Legislative Update & Awards Luncheon on December 4, 2018 at the Castaway in Burbank. His office is accepting nominations for this year’s honorees.

Science Loses to Status Quo

Thursday, September 20 2018

Sacramento, California - Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D–La Cañada Flintridge) statement on decision made today on SB 328.