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KCRA 3: Assemblywoman Alexandra Macedo says César Chávez allegations are “just the tip of the iceberg” | California Politics 360
California lawmakers this upcoming week are set to move quickly to rename César Chávez Day to Farmworkers Day ahead of the holiday that takes place every year on March 31. The change will come after The New York Times reported the Democratic and Latino labor icon
California Hispanic Legislative Caucus Announces First Round of 2026 Endorsements for Non-Incumbent Candidates
SACRAMENTO, CA — The California Hispanic Legislative Caucus (CHLC) today announced its first round of non-incumbent endorsements for the 2026 election cycle, affirming its commitment to supporting leaders who reflect the diversity, values, and priorities of California’s diverse Hispanic communities. This initial endorsement slate builds on
California Hispanic Legislative Caucus Continues Statewide Listening Tour with Central Valley Business Roundtable and Tour of Port of Stockton
STOCKTON, CA — Yesterday, members of the California Hispanic Legislative Caucus (CHLC) traveled to California’s Central Valley to meet with local business leaders, community stakeholders, and local elected officials to hear concerns and discuss the economic and labor challenges facing the region’s key industries. The
Redistricting Statement from California Hispanic Legislative Caucus Co-Chairs State Senator Suzette Valladares & Assemblywoman Kate Sanchez
SACRAMENTO, CA —“What Governor Newsom is doing isn’t just politics — it’s a direct attack on millions of Californians’ right to fair representation. These new maps and proposed process were drawn behind closed doors with no public input, designed to protect power, not the people.
Statement from State Senator Suzette Valladares, Co-Chair of the California Hispanic Legislative Caucus
“As Co-Chair of the California Hispanic Legislative Caucus, I am deeply saddened by the recent violence and unrest in Los Angeles. California is a proud state of immigrants, and also a state of laws that must be enforced. We fully support the right to
Statement from the California Hispanic Legislative Caucus on the Passing of His Holiness Pope Francis
The California Hispanic Legislative Caucus expresses its profound sorrow at the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. His death marks a significant loss for the Catholic Church and for millions around the world who were inspired by his message of compassion, justice, and humility.
The Orange County Register: New California Hispanic Legislative Caucus kicks off series of roundtables
An informal state legislative Hispanic caucus — recently launched after its two Republican co-founders said they were barred from joining the official California Latino Legislative Caucus because of their political affiliation — held the first of several roundtables it has planned this year as part of
Los Angeles Times: Why California’s Latinos are just as politically divided as everyone else
In 1998, four Latino Republicans were elected to the California Legislature. As the press secretary for a Republican legislative leader, I convened a news conference demanding an end to a discriminatory policy: The all-Democratic Latino Legislative Caucus should stop insisting on a political monoculture and allow
California Hispanic Legislative Caucus Calls on Governor Newsom to Fully Fund Voter-Approved Prop 36
Sacramento, CA – The California Hispanic Legislative Caucus has sent a formal letter to Governor Gavin Newsom, demanding full funding for the implementation of Proposition 36, a voter-approved measure to strengthen public safety laws. The initiative, which passed with 68.42% support statewide—including over 60% of