Press Release

SACRAMENTO – Today, the California Legislative Women’s Caucus elected Assemblymember Susan Talamantes Eggman (D-Stockton) as its Acting-Interim Chair. Senator Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino) will continue serving as Vice Chair of the Caucus.

“I am humbled that my colleagues have placed their faith and trust in me to lead the Caucus during these challenging times and I look forward to working closely with Vice Chair Senator Leyva and the rest of my colleagues in the Caucus as we work to promote the well-being of women, children and families in California,” said Eggman.

SACRAMENTO – Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia (D-Bell Gardens), Chair of the Legislative Women’s Caucus and Senator Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino), Vice Chair of the Legislative Women’s Caucus released the following statement regarding the legislative release of sexual harassment documents:

SACRAMENTO – Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia (D-Bell Gardens), Chair of the Legislative Women’s Caucus and Senator Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino), Vice Chair of the Legislative Women’s Caucus released the following statement regarding Governor Brown’s proposed budget:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 3, 2018

California Legislative Leaders Announce Bicameral, Bipartisan Approach on Sexual Harassment Prevention

SACRAMENTO – Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia (D-Bell Gardens), Chair of the Legislative Women’s Caucus and Senator Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino), Vice Chair of the Legislative Women’s Caucus release the following statement regarding today’s Senate sexual harassment plan announcement:

SACRAMENTO – Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia (D-Bell Gardens, chair of the Legislative Women’s Caucus) and Senator Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino, Vice Chair of the Legislative Women’s Caucus) released the following statement regarding today’s sexual assault allegations against Assemblyman Dababneh:

“As members of the Legislative Women’s Caucus, we are very disturbed by allegations against Assemblymember Matt Dababneh and take them seriously.”

SACRAMENTO – The Legislative Women’s Caucus has issued the following statement regarding the additional harassment allegations by Assemblyman Raul Bocanegra:

SACRAMENTO – The Legislative Women’s Caucus has issued the following statement regarding a plan and goals to address sexual assault, harassment and retaliation in the Capitol community:

SACRAMENTO – Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia (D-Bell Gardens), Chair of the Legislative Women’s Caucus and Senator Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino), Vice Chair of the Legislative Women’s Caucus release the following statement condemning sexual assault in the Capitol community:

Families, Working Parents and Children to Benefit

SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. joined the California Legislative Women's Caucus today to sign legislation that improves services and support for women, children and families in California. The bills signed today included seven of the eight bills the Caucus had legislative priorities as part of their Stronger California agenda.