SACRAMENTO, CA. — Today, Assemblymember Tasha Boerner (D-Encinitas) announced that local nonprofit San Diego Bird Alliance (SDBA) received $150,000 from Proposition 4 funds to support its work relating to biodiversity and nature-based climate solutions.
SACRAMENTO, CA. — Today, Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed Assembly Bill (AB) 2253 by Assemblymember Tasha Boerner (D-Encinitas).
SACRAMENTO, CA. — Assemblymember Tasha Boerner (D-Encinitas) was able to secure $1.5 million from the 2026-2027 state budget for the San Diego Police Department’s to expand its efforts to combat human trafficking. These funds will be used to support ongoing operations, logistics, and equipment to identify human trafficking victims.
SACRAMENTO, CA. — Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 2241 by Assemblymember Tasha Boerner (D-Encinitas), on inclusive playgrounds.
SACRAMENTO, CA. — Assemblymember Tasha Boerner (D-Encinitas) issued the following statement after the Trump Administration demanded that California end net neutrality to receive BEAD funding:
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2, 2026 – California lawmakers plan to keep a closer eye on the state’s leading utility regulator.
A California bill aimed at increasing transparency and oversight of the California Public Utilities Commission’s internal operations is headed to Gov. Gavin Newsom, D, after clearing the state Senate on Aug. 31.
A package stamped with the word "recycled" can feel like an easy win for shoppers trying to cut down on waste. But in California, lawmakers are pushing to ensure that labels actually reflect what is in the packages.
If signed into law by Governor Newsom, AB 2253 could make recycled-content claims harder to manipulate and easier for consumers to trust.
SAN DIEGO — Two California bills designed to limit potential legal challenges to San Diego's proposed Midway Rising redevelopment project are headed to Gov. Gavin Newsom after passing the state Legislature.
Senate Bills 958 and 344 both passed the state Senate unanimously over the weekend. The measures are intended to reduce potential delays related to environmental reviews and building-height requirements for the proposed redevelopment of the former Sports Arena site.
SACRAMENTO — California state lawmakers on Sunday voted to fast-track a San Diego stadium and housing project by helping it avoid lawsuits over its impacts to the environment.
State Sen. Akilah Weber Pierson (D-La Mesa) led the push for two bills to help Midway Rising, a project backed by Los Angeles Rams owner Stan Kroenke.
The proposed project will replace the decades-old Pechanga Arena, and includes a new 16,000-seat facility, 4,254 homes, including up to 2,000 affordable units, and commercial and outdoor space. The site is south of Mission Bay.
