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The Invasive Rodent Nutria and Its Effect on Our Levees and Agricultural Land

Senator Cathleen Galgiani, will hold an informational hearing titled “The Invasive Rodent Nutria and Its Effect on Our Levees and Agricultural Land” on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at 9:30am in room 113 of the California State Capitol.
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Senator Galgiani Holds Press Conference to Reverse the Parole of Ronald Anderson

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Stay Cool This Weekend!

June 22, 2018

Hot Temperatures and Fire Weather Concerns:

Hot temperatures are in store Friday – Sunday, with temperatures between 100° - 108° F
Impacts: High heat risk to the general population, and especially sensitive groups and a potential for heat-related illness to humans, pets and livestock with long outdoor exposure.

North wind gusts 20-30 mph and relative humidity 10-15% (locally lower).
Impacts: High fire weather danger potential with easier fire starts and rapid spread.

COOLING CENTERS ARE OPEN

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California Governor Denies Parole for 1979 Murder Accomplice

May 07, 2018

By DON THOMPSON, Associated Press

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Gov. Jerry Brown on Monday denied parole for one of four men convicted in the 1979 killing of a Modesto couple.

A parole panel recommended in December that Ronald Ray Anderson, 57, be freed nearly four decades after the slayings of Phillip and Kathryn Ranzo.

Anderson cannot be safely released back into society, Brown said.

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Eight Fallen Officers Honored during California’s Peace Officers’ Memorial Day –May 7th 2018

May 07, 2018

Eight Fallen Officers Honored during California’s Peace Officers’ Memorial Day –May 7^th 2018

SACRAMENTO—Law enforcement officers from across California converged at the State Capitol today to honor officers who made “the ultimate sacrifice” in the line of duty. Senator Cathleen Galgiani served as the legislative sponsor of this year’s event that included the recognition of officers who lost their lives in the line of duty.

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Senator Galgiani to Hold Hearing on the Asian Citrus Psyllid’s Threat to California Citrus

May 01, 2018

Media Advisory

Senator Galgiani to Hold Hearing on the Asian

Citrus Psyllid’s Threat to California Citrus

What: Senate Agriculture Committee – Informational Hearing: Asian Citrus Psyllid and Huanglongbing Disease: An Update on the Continuing Threat to California’s Citrus

When: Tuesday, May 1, 2018, 9:30 AM

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Senator Galgiani Holds Press Conference to Request the Reversal of the Parole of Ronald Anderson

April 04, 2018

April 4, 2018

TO: Media and General Public

RE: Video and Materials of Press Conference asking Governor to Overturn Parole of Ronald Ray Anderson

At an afternoon press conference today, State Senator Cathleen Galgiani was joined by Stanislaus and San Joaquin county law enforcement officials along with friends and family members of murder victims Phil and Kathryn Ranzo, to ask Governor Jerry Brown to overturn the parole of Ronald Ray Anderson.

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California AG Sponsors Legislation to Fight Underground Economy

April 02, 2018

California Attorney General Xavier Becerra is supporting a legislation to fight the growing underground economy in the state.

In a statement, AG Becerra said he is sponsoring Senate Bill 1272, which will make the Tax Recovery and Criminal Enforcement (TRaCE) Task Force permanent. The TRaCE Task Force will operate under the California Department of Justice.

In addition, the legislation will expand TRaCE Task Force with permanent teams in the Bay Area, Fresno, Los Angeles, Sacramento, and San Diego.

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Senator Galgiani Announces Legislation to Combat the Underground Economy

April 02, 2018

Senator Galgiani Announces Legislation to Combat the Underground Economy

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State Senator honors Auburn's Harriet Salarno as Woman of the Year

March 28, 2018

An Auburn resident has been honored with a Woman of the Year award for her longtime advocacy on behalf of crime victims.

Harriet Salarno, founder of Crime Victims United, was chosen for the accolade by District 5 state Sen. Cathleen Galgiani.

It was a special moment for Salarno, who has received numerous commendations over the years.

“This was very exciting,” she said. “I’ve known the senator for a long time. … We’ve worked together for many years.”