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Senate District 03

Christopher Cabaldon

An appointed education and environment official for five governors of both political parties, Senator Cabaldon represented California on the Western Interstate Commission on Higher Education prior to his election to the Senate. He served previously as vice chancellor of the California Community Colleges and director of the higher education committee for the State Assembly.

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Budget package makes sweeping reforms to CEQA to get more housing built

June 30, 2025

The state budget package passed by the Legislature Monday evening and headed to the governor for his signature reforms the California Environmental Quality Act to make it easier to build climate-friendly infill housing and essential facilities like childcare centers, farmworker housing, parks, food banks, and health clinics. “These are the most important infill housing reforms the Legislature has ever contemplated,” said Senator Christopher Cabaldon, D-Yolo, said of one of the bills, AB 130. “This bill makes it clear that we are going to open the door for substantial investments in housing.”

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El Acuerdo Final Sobre el Presupuesto Estatal Incluye Iversiones Clave para Fortalecer Universidades con Baja Matriculación como Sonoma State y Cal Maritime

June 27, 2025

l acuerdo presupuestario entre la Legislatura y el Gobernador para el año fiscal 2025-26 se compromete a mantener y desarrollar la calidad de la educación superior en California y en el Distrito Senatorial 3o, dijo el Senador Christopher Cabaldon, D-Yolo, quien ha realizado su carrera como líder de educación superior, experto en políticas y profesor.

El acuerdo presupuestario final no solo revierte el recorte del 8% a los sistemas UC y CSU propuesto originalmente por el Gobernador en enero, sino que también otorga una asignación directa de $45 millones a la Universidad Estatal de Sonoma, que había recortado carreras, personal y todas las actividades deportivas de la NCAA ante un déficit presupuestario de $25 millones. La inyección de fondos estatales permitirá a la universidad estabilizar sus finanzas, recuperar algunos recortes y planificar el futuro. Los fondos también se utilizarán para desarrollar carreras con alta demanda, como enfermería y ciencias de datos. Lea más aquí.

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Final state budget agreement makes key investments to strengthen under-enrolled universities like Sonoma State and Cal Maritime

June 26, 2025

Not only does the final budget deal between the Legislature and Gov. Newsom reverse the 8 percent cut to the UC and CSU systems originally proposed by the governor in January, it makes a $45-million direct allocation to Sonoma State University, which had cut majors, staff and all NCAA athletics in the face of a $25-million budget shortfall. The infusion of state funding will allow the school to stabilize its finances, restore some cuts, and plan for the future. The funding will also be used to build up in-demand majors like nursing and data science. The budget agreement also provides $5 million to the California State University system to assist under-enrolled campuses such as Sonoma State and Cal Maritime Academy in Vallejo with outreach to potential students.

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Sen. Cabaldon honors community leader Eva Garcia for AAPI Heritage Month

May 13, 2025

Sen. Cabaldon adjourns Senate in memory of Vallejo City Councilwoman Joanne Shivley

May 13, 2025

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Legislative Forum at Sonoma State University

April 14, 2025

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District 03

The Third Senate District includes the cities of Oakley and Brentwood in Contra Costa County; American Canyon, Calistoga, Napa, Yountville, and St. Helena in Napa County; Benicia, Dixon, Fairfield, Rio Vista, Suisun City, Vacaville, and Vallejo, in Solano County; Cotati, Rohnert Park, and Sonoma in Sonoma County; Davis, West Sacramento, Winters, and Woodland in Yolo County; as well as Isleton in Sacramento County.

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Christopher Cabaldon was elected to the California State Senate in 2024, representing the people of Wine Country, the Delta, the North Bay, and the Sacramento Valley...

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