Press Releases

Portantino Targets Plastic Pollution in Ocean and Drinking Water – Gov. Brown Signs SB 1422 and SB 1263

Monday, October 1 2018

Sacramento, California – Governor Jerry Brown recently signed SB 1422 and SB 1263 authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino, D–La Cañada Flintridge. These bills will help increase the knowledge of the risks of micro plastic materials and microfibers on the marine environment and in drinking water. Micro plastics pose a potential threat to the public’s health as the levels of micro plastics in drinking water are not currently monitored and they are increasingly present in our ocean water.

League of California Cities, Los Angeles County Division Applauds Governor’s Signature of SB 25 (Portantino) to Revise Elections Ballot Order

Sunday, September 30 2018

September 30, 2018

Contact: Jennifer Quan- 626-786-5142

Bill Allows Los Angeles County Voters to Decide on Local Elections First on Statewide Ballots

21 Years for All Gun Purchases Signed by Governor Brown- Portantino’s SB 1100 Becomes Law

Friday, September 28 2018

Sacramento, California – Today, Governor Jerry Brown signed SB 1100 authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino, D–La Cañada Flintridge. SB 1100 will prohibit the sale or transfer of any firearm by a licensed dealer, except as specially exempted, to any person below the age of 21 years.

Governor Brown Signs Important Watershed Tributary Bill Local Activists Voices Ensure Inclusion of Arroyo Seco

Friday, September 28 2018

Sacramento, California – Today, Governor Jerry Brown signed SB 1126, the Arroyo Seco Tributary legislation authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino, D–La Cañada Flintridge.

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