PRESS RELEASES

Senate Judiciary Chair Tom Umberg Responds to Passing of President Carter

(Sacramento, CA) – Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D-Santa Ana), Chair of the California Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the statement below in response to the passing of former President Jimmy Carter yesterday at 100 years old.


Senator Umberg Introduces Measure to Implement Mandatory Treatment Courts in Proposition 36

(SACRAMENTO) – On the first day of the 2025-26 Legislative Session, Senator Thomas Umberg (D-Santa Ana), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, introduced SB 28 to execute the mandate of Proposition 36 by ensuring that Californians eligible for “treatment-mandated felonies” have access to treatment and that these programs are effective in addressing addiction.


Senator Tom Umberg and Assemblymember Avelino Valencia Request Emergency Audit of Anaheim Stadium Deal

Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D-Santa Ana) and Assemblymember Avelino Valencia (D-Anaheim), issued the following statements today in response to the Joint Legislative Audit Committee’s approval of their request to conduct an emergency audit of the City of Anaheim...


Senate Judiciary Chair Tom Umberg Issues Statement on Signing of His Historic PAGA Reform Bill

Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D-Santa Ana), Chair of the California Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement today in response to Governor Gavin Newsom signing into law his significant SB 92 to reform California’s Private Attorney Generals Act.


Senator Umberg Hosts 350 People at Successful Weekend Health and Resource Fair

(Anaheim, CA) – Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D-Santa Ana), together with local officials and 46 community organizations from Orange County held an incredibly successful health fair and resource fair in Anaheim over the weekend attended by more than 350 people.


Senator Umberg Announces Saturday Health & Resource Fair

Santa Ana, CA) – Today, in cooperation with the Office of Anaheim Council member Carlos Leon and Loara High School, Senator Thomas J. Umberg announced a partnership with over thirty community organizations to provide free healthcare services and resources to residents at an upcoming community health fair.


Senator Umberg Introduces Measure Protecting National Security

(Sacramento, CA) – Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D-Santa Ana) announced the introduction of legislation to strengthen national security by preventing military equipment and technology that is banned by the U.S. Armed Forces from being used in California.


Senator Umberg Introduces Measure Protecting National Security

(Sacramento, CA) – Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D-Santa Ana) announced the introduction of legislation to strengthen national security by preventing military equipment and technology that is banned by the U.S. Armed Forces from being used in California.


Senator Tom Umberg, Orange County Officials to Celebrate Critical Funding to Support Homelessness Efforts

Senator Umberg is hosting a ceremony to celebrate the receipt of critical funding for the City of Orange’s HRC – Hub Resources Center. Other Orange County leaders, advocates, and stakeholders are also invited.


Senator Tom Umberg, Orange County Officials to Celebrate Critical Funding to Support Homelessness Efforts

What: Senator Umberg is hosting a ceremony to celebrate the receipt of critical funding for the City of Orange’s HRC – Hub Resources Center. Other Orange County leaders, advocates, and stakeholders are also invited.