Press Releases

Tuesday, March 29 2022

San Francisco, California – Today, Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge) joined San Francisco County Supervisor Ahsha Safai and Gary Payton II of the Golden State Warriors for a rally on the steps of San Francisco City Hall to support universal screening for risk of dyslexia. 

Monday, March 28 2022

Sacramento, CA - Senate Bill 1255, a measure introduced by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge) which seeks to reduce waste in K–12 schools and community colleges, passed the Senate Environmental Committee today.  SB 1255 would establish a dishwasher grant program to address the state’s single-use trash and waste crisis.  The idea for the bill was brought to Senator Portantino during by members of the Glendale Environmental Coalition.

Wednesday, March 23 2022

Sacramento, CA – Today, Senate Bills 941, 1016, and 1302 authored by State Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge) passed the Senate Education Committee.  SB 941 encourages inter-district collaboration for courses related to STEM and dual language immersion, while SB 1302 would establish or improve wellness and mental health support centers on campus and SB 1016 would enhance special education services.

Tuesday, March 22 2022

Sacramento, CA - Senate Bill 1079, a measure introduced by State Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge) to allow cities to monitor noise pollution by using sound activated devices, passed the Senate Transportation Committee today.  Streets for All, a nonprofit organization that advocates for street safety, is a sponsor of the measure.

Thursday, March 17 2022

Sacramento, CA - Senate Bill 932, a measure introduced by State Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge) and backed by bike enthusiasts across the state to prioritize pedestrian and cyclist safety, passed the Senate Governance and Finance Committee today.  The bill requires California cities to take concrete steps to reduce traffic collisions and fatalities and has garnered an impressive list of supporters, including Streets For All, ActiveSGV, CalBike, and Streets Are For Everyone.  Recent data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration documenting a nearly 20% increase in traffic fatalities in the first six months of 2021 highlights the need for the bill.