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Senate passes Cabaldon bill to put patients before hedge fund profits

The California State Senate passed SB 351 by Sen. Christopher Cabaldon (D-Yolo), which would give the California Attorney General the right to investigate and bring action against private equity firms or hedge funds that own medical or dental groups and interfere with patient care decisions.

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Senate unanimously approves Cabaldon bill to automatically admit high school grads to CSUs

The California State Senate Wednesday unanimously passed SB 640, a bill by Senator Christopher Cabaldon (D-Yolo) to automatically offer CSU admission to every qualifying high school senior in the state. Students who meet the requirements for California State University would no longer need to submit an application. They instead would receive a congratulatory letter in the mail from CSU informing them they are admitted to a list of campuses with enrollment capacity. The measure is designed to increase opportunity for Californians and boost enrollment at CSUs that have seen student populations decline.

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Senator Christopher Cabaldon welcomes governor’s support of housing bond, pushes to restore funding for homelessness and higher education

Sen. Christopher Cabaldon (D-Yolo) Wednesday welcomed Gov. Gavin Newsom’s expression of support for a housing bond on the 2026 ballot. Cabaldon is the author of SB 417, a $10 billion bond to support the construction, rehabilitation, and preservation of affordable housing. At the same time, Sen. Cabaldon said he would push for the restoration of funding for homelessness, housing, and the University of California and California State University systems

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Senate adjourns in memory of Vallejo's Joanne Shivley

On May 12, 2025, Sen. Christopher Cabaldon adjourned the state Senate in memory of Joanne Shivley, a three-time Vallejo City Council member and polio survivor whose family said she "gave her heart and soul to Vallejo."

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El Proyecto de Ley de Cabaldon, que Admitiría Automáticamente a Estudiantes de Último año de Secundaria en la CSU, Avanza en el Senado Estatal

SACRAMENTO (30 de abril de 2025) El Senador Christopher Cabaldon (D-Yolo) recuerda la emoción que sintió en su último año de secundaria al recibir por correo su carta de aceptación a la universidad. "Sentí que era especial, que lo había logrado, que alguien había visto todo el esfuerzo que había hecho desde el kínder para que este momento llegara".

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Cabaldon Bill to automatically admit high school seniors to CSU advances in state Senate

SACRAMENTO (April 31, 2025) The California Senate Education Committee Wednesday voted unanimously in favor of SB 640, a bill by state Sen. Christopher Cabaldon that would offer automatic California State University acceptance to qualified students without the need to apply. Supporters say it would increase the number of people going to college and help CSU campuses struggling with under-enrollment.

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Center for Land-Based Learning Named Non-profit of the Year

Woodland, CA (April 30, 2025) The Center for Land-Based Learning has been named the 2025 Nonprofit of the Year for California’s 3rd Senate District by Senator Christopher Cabaldon, in recognition of its local leadership in agricultural education, workforce training, and environmental stewardship. For more than 20 years, the Center has provided transformative, hands-on experiences that inspire and equip individuals—especially youth—to pursue meaningful futures in agriculture and natural resources. From restoring native habitat to preparing the next generation of farmers, CLBL’s programs serve thousands of students, beginning farmers, veterans, and adult learners across 27 counties in California.

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Cabaldon legislation to prioritize health care over profits clears Senate committee

A bill by Sen. Christopher Cabaldon to prevent private equity investors from dictating health care decisions based on profit cleared its second policy committee Tuesday (April 29). SB 351 is sponsored by the California Medical Association. It would strengthen California’s existing ban on the corporate practice of medicine by empowering the Attorney General’s office to investigate and bring action against private equity groups or hedge funds that interfere with or exert control over the practice of medicine.

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Sen. Cabaldon supports Napa Valley leaders in urging state to keep 'car tax' promise

Sen. Cabaldon joined Napa County Supervisors Belia Ramos and Liz Alessio; Napa City Councilmember Beth Painter; and Calistoga Vice Mayor Irais Lopez-Ortega in pushing for a permanent solution to how the state reimburses local governments for funding they received from vehicle registration fees before Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and the Legislature slashed them in 2004. Napa County and its cities face devastating budget shortfalls in the coming years as a result of the current VLF formula.