Senator Arreguín Applauds Governor Newsom’s Support for Transforming Golden Gate Fields into a New Public Waterfront Park

The May Revise budget includes $125 million from Prop 4 funds to support the conversion of the former horseracing track into a waterfront park.



Spring 2026 Newsletter: Advancing East Bay Values in Sacramento

The 2026 legislative year is in full swing, with policy committees hearing bills on their way to the Senate floor. As Chair of both the Senate Housing Committee and Public Safety Committee, I am responsible for reviewing all bills relating to housing production, affordable housing, homelessness, the state prison system and criminal justice.



Bill to Help Homeowners Protect Homes from Wildfires Advances Committee

SB 1041, the Fire Hardening Act of 2026 by Senator Jesse Arreguín, expands the Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program to include home hardening projects



After Shooting of Utility Worker, Senate Public Safety Committee Advances Bill to Protect Utility Workers From Assault

SB 1330 (Arreguín D-Oakland) will enhance legal protections for utility employees and other workers engaged in essential infrastructure work



State Lawmaker Seeks to Track ICE Activity

SFO incident shines a spotlight on necessity of tracking ICE activity



PRESS RELEASE: New Bill Will Hold Illegal Dumping Violators Accountable

SB 1218 would prevent vehicle registration renewal for people with outstanding illegal dumping penalties



Public Safety Committee Chairs Announce Support for Policy to Strengthen Judicial Power to Deny Mental Health Diversion

Public Safety Committee Chairs Announce Support for Policy to Strengthen Judicial Power to Deny Mental Health Diversion



Senator Jesse Arreguín Applauds Signing of Bill to Provide Critical Funding to Bay Area Transit Agencies

The $590 million loan will provide essential funding to transit agencies facing a fiscal cliff as the region considers a long-term self-help measure