The San Diego Humane Society has joined with the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals to sponsor three bills to end the practice of puppy mills. Puppy milling, also called puppy farming, is the practice of breeding dogs for profit while disregarding the health and well-being of the dogs being bred. The practice is already illegal in California, but legal ambiguities ensure the practice exists.

(Sacramento, CA) – Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D-Santa Ana) announced the introduction of his Senate Bill 38 which proposes to make drug and collaborative courts eligible for competitive grants administered by the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC).

(Sacramento, CA) – Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D-Santa Ana) announced today that his Young Senators Program for the 34th Senate District is now accepting applications. The goal of this program is to provide current High School Freshman, Sophomores, and Juniors with educational opportunities that foster skills in public service, empowering them as community leaders.

SACRAMENTO, CA — In response to a groundbreaking multi-part investigation into the puppy market in California by the Los Angeles Times this fall, Senator Tom Umberg and Assemblymembers Steve Bennett and Marc Berman jointly introduced legislation this morning in Sacramento to curb consumer fraud and abuse in California.

California has long been a leader in animal welfare, becoming the first state to prohibit the sale of puppy mill puppies in pet stores, but dishonest sellers continue to exploit consumers by posing as reputable local breeders. In reality, they import thousands of puppies from cruel, out-of-state breeding operations, deceiving buyers and perpetuating the horrific puppy mill pipeline.

In honor of National Women’s History Month, our sixth annual 34th District Women of Distinction Event is officially open for nominations!

SACRAMENTO, CA — At a time when voters are more concerned than ever about the dominance of Big Money in politics, Senators Tom Umberg (D-Santa Ana) and Ben Allen (D- El Segundo) and Assemblymember Alex Lee (D-San Jose) have jointly introduced Senate Bill 42, to restore control to local governments and the State by allowing them to enact new options for election campaign funding.

(Santa Ana, CA) – Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D-Santa Ana) announced today that, in honor of Women’s History Month, he will be hosting his sixth annual 34th Senate District Women of Distinction Event in March.