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Calling All Teachers: Join us on Aug. 14!

On Friday, August 14, from 3 to 5 p.m., I invite you to attend my 4th Annual Educate & Elevate: Teacher Appreciation & Supply Giveaway.

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CA Budget Delivers for the 31st District!

The balanced, fiscally responsible California budget protects healthcare, childcare, and access to justice while building our rainy-day fund to prepare for future challenges.
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IE Business Daily: State backs Eastvale’s efforts to get an exclusive ZIP code

As reported by IE Business Daily and featured on the City of Eastvale's July 2026 newsletter ---On June 15, the state legislature unanimously approved a Senate Joint Resolution sponsored by Sen. Sabrina Cervantes, D-Riverside, asking Congress and President Trump to approve legislation that will give Eastvale an exclusive ZIP code.
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Capitol Weekly: Shaping AI’s effect on employment in California

Authored by Senator Sabrina Cervantes (D-Riverside), SB 928 bans the California State University from replacing faculty with AI, while still allowing for its use. Cervantes said AI tools should support educators, not replace them.
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Senator Cervantes’ Statement on the 2026-27 State Budget Signed by Governor Gavin Newsom

(SACRAMENTO, CA) – On Monday, Governor Gavin Newsom signed the 2026-27 state budget, delivering key investments that protect essential services, strengthen local communities, and help families navigate continued uncertainty caused by federal funding cuts.
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Statement on the Supreme Court decision protecting the sacred right to vote

Senator Cervantes, author of the California Voting Rights Act of 2026, comments on the Supreme Court decision protecting the sacred right to vote
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The Press-Enterprise: Driving between Hemet and Perris should get less dangerous when this roadwork’s done

A dedication ceremony took place Wednesday, June 24, for Ramona Expressway upgrades that are part of the parkway, a long-envisioned east-west link between Hemet and San Jacinto and western Riverside County.
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Six Community Leaders Honored by Senator Cervantes at the 2026 Women of Distinction Ceremony

Senator Sabrina Cervantes honored six outstanding women from the 31st Senate District – Leslie Altamirano, Kayla Booker, Dr. Micki Grayson, Danny McCarns, Mary Helen Ybarra - as 2026 Women of Distinction, and the 2026 Woman of the Year, Yolanda Esquivel, who was also recognized in March at the State Capitol.
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Dr. Jonathan P. Higgins selected as 31st Senate District LGBTQ+ Honoree

(SACRAMENTO, CA) --- Dr. Jonathan P. Higgins, an award-winning educator, media critic, and social justice leader, was recognized by Senator Cervantes (D-Riverside) as the honoree for the 31st Senate District’s LGBTQ+ Pride. Nine honorees were presented this week as part of Pride Month celebrations at the State Capitol; in conjunction, Senate Resolution 116, introduced by the Senator, Vice Chair of the LGBTQ Caucus, recognizes June 2026 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month.