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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

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.

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

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.

Senator Galgiani Announces Legislation to Combat the Underground Economy

April 02, 2018

Senator Galgiani Announces Legislation to Combat the Underground Economy

California Legislation Would Prohibit Sale of Animal-Tested Cosmetics

February 16, 2018

Bill Sponsored by Social Compassion in Legislation and Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine

Newly Approved Law Gives More California Small Businesses a Chance to Compete for State Contracts

October 12, 2017

A greater number of California small businesses will be eligible to participate in the state’s small business contracting program under a new law authored by State Senator Cathleen Galgiani. Approved yesterday by Governor Jerry Brown, Senate Bill 605 increases the annual income limit from $10 million dollars to a much higher $36 million dollars for small businesses bidding on public works projects. For all other state contracts for goods and services, the revenue limit was statutorily increased from $10 million to $15 million dollars for small businesses and from $2.5 mil

55-Hour Full Highway Closure Eastbound and Westbound State Route 12 between State Route 160 and Interstate 5

August 01, 2017

55-Hour Full Highway Closure Eastbound and Westbound State Route 12 between State Route 160 and Interstate 5

Fifteen Fallen Officers Honored During California's Peace Officers' Memorial Day

May 08, 2017

Fifteen Fallen Officers Honored during California’s Peace Officers’

Memorial Day –May 8^th 2017

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 legislativesponsor of this year’s event that included the recognition of fifteen officers who lost their lives in the line of duty.

Senator Cathleen Galgiani: “It’s time to let California voters decide.”

May 01, 2017

Proposed Constitutional Amendment ties tuition increases and substandard service wages to the number of University of California administrators paid more than the Governor.

Today, Senator Cathleen Galgiani introduced a proposed Constitutional Amendment in response to the latest audit of the University of California’s finances.

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