(SACRAMENTO, CA) — On Monday, December 2, 2024, the California State Legislature welcomed its newest legislators in a historic swearing-in ceremony at the State Capitol. This year marks a groundbreaking milestone, a record number of women will serve in the California State Legislature, underscoring the state’s leadership in championing gender equity in representation.

SACRAMENTO – California Legislative Women’s Caucus (LWC) Outgoing Chair Senator Nancy Skinner (D-Berkeley), Chair-Elect Assembly Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D-Winters), and Vice Chair-Elect Senator Monique Limón (D-Santa Barbara) released the following statement regarding the historic number of women elected to the California State Legislature: 

SACRAMENTO – California Legislative Women’s Caucus Chair Senator Nancy Skinner (D-Berkeley) and Vice Chair Assembly Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D-Winters) issued the following statement regarding the announcement by the U.S. Department of Justice that it is launching a civil rights investigation into sexual abuse of incarcerated individuals by staff at California women’s prisons.

SACRAMENTO – The California Legislative Women’s Caucus (LWC) elected its leaders for the 2025-2026 Legislative Session. In a vote of acclamation, the LWC membership elected Assembly Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D-Winters) as its Chair and Senator Monique Limón (D-Santa Barbara) as its Vice Chair. Their two-year terms will commence in December 2024.

SACRAMENTO – The California Legislative Women’s Caucus (LWC) on Monday commemorated Women’s Equality Day 2024 and celebrated the incredible record-setting performance of the U.S. Women’s Olympic Team. American women dominated the Olympic Games, taking home a whopping 67 medals — more than half of the U.S. total of 126.