107,500 people died last year of drug-related deaths — over 21,000 in California alone. Illegal drugs are now the number one cause of death for those between ages 24-45. To put that into perspective, more people died of drug-related deaths last year than the number of service members lost in the wars in Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan combined. This is a level of death and destruction that should frighten every parent, teacher, health professional, cop and lawmaker.

(Sacramento, CA) – Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D-Santa Ana) announced the introduction of Senate Bill 359 which extends the Vehicle Dismantling Strike Team for a period of three years.  The measure attacks California’s recent massive spike in catalytic converter thefts.

(Sacramento, CA) – Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D-Santa Ana) announced today that he is introducing legislation to enhance substance use disorder treatment facilities’ accountability and service quality across California.

(Sacramento, CA) – Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D-Santa Ana) announced today that he is introducing legislation to ensure the safety and habitability of residences under the authority of homeowners associations (HOAs) via another one of his measures – Senate Bill 900.

I am excited to announce that the 34th Senate District's 2024 Young Senators Program is officially accepting applications.

I am excited to announce that the 34th Senate District's 2024 Young Senators Program is officially accepting applications.

Each year, California lawmakers pass temporary extensions to COVID-era rules that allow people to attend court remotely via video conferencing services. One of the state’s most powerful unions has been a barrier to making the popular feature permanent.

(Sacramento, CA) – Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D-Santa Ana) announced today that he is re-introducing his Alexandra’s Law (contained in last year’s Senate Bill 44) via another one of his measures – Senate Bill 21 – currently located in the Assembly.