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California State Assembly Passes the MELT ICE Act of 2026

SACRAMENTO — Assemblymember Anamarie Ávila Farías (D-Martinez) released the following statement:

“This week, the California State Assembly passed Assemblymember Anamarie Ávila Farías’ bills to disqualify employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from becoming peace officers in California and to protect California’s communities, polling places, and childcare centers.

“No parent...

Assemblymember Anamarie Ávila Farías Names Community Youth Center as her 2026 Nonprofit of the Year

SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Ávila Farías (D-Martinez) released the following statement:

“I am honored to recognize Community Youth Center (CYC) for its unwavering commitment to empowering our youth,” said Assemblymember Ávila Farías. “Through mentorship, education, and athletics, this organization helps shape the future of our young people by providing them with life skills and a safe environment...

Assemblymember Anamarie Ávila Farías (AD-15) Statement on Allegations of Abuse and Sexual Assault by United Farm Workers Co-Founder, Cesar Chavez:

SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Anamarie Ávila Farías (D-15) released the following statement on the allegations of abuse and sexual assault by United Farm Workers co- founder, Cesar Chavez:

“I am deeply saddened and profoundly shaken by the recent revelations that a widely respected community leader long viewed as a champion of justice, was connected to a hidden history of abuse. The weight of this...

Assemblymember Anamarie Ávila Farías (AD-15) Introduces Legislation to Hold ICE Accountable

SACRAMENTO — Assemblymember Anamarie Avila Farias (D-Martinez) has introduced legislation to disqualify employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from becoming peace officers or teachers in California to protect California’s communities, classrooms, and public institutions by ensuring that individuals entrusted with authority uphold constitutional rights and the rule of law.

AB...

Assemblymember Anamarie Ávila Farías (AD-15) Statement on Governor Newsom’s Budget Proposal

SACRAMENTO – Today, Governor Gavin Newsom announced his proposed framework and vision for the 2026-2027 California State Budget. Assemblymember Avila Farias released the following statement:

“Making California more affordable is how we make families thrive. That is why this year’s budget should be all about giving people more financial breathing room without losing sight of long-term financial...

Assemblymember Anamarie Ávila Farías (AD-15) Statement on the Loss of Coach John Beam

MARTINEZ – Assemblymember Anamarie Ávila Farías (D-Martinez) released the following statement on the tragic loss of John Beam, who died this morning, one day following a shooting at Laney College in Oakland, CA. He was 66 years-old:

“Our Bay Area community is hurting we lost a mentor, leader, and pillar of Oakland today. “My deepest and heartfelt condolences go to Coach Beam’s wife, daughters, and...

Assemblymember Anamarie Ávila Farías (AD-15) Bills to Boost Development and Protect Voting Rights Signed by Governor Newsom

SACRAMENTO – This week, Governor Gavin Newsom signed the following of Assemblymember Anamarie Ávila Farías’ bills into law:

  • AB 752: By-Right Child Care Centers
    • Allows childcare centers ‘by-right’ in residential zones when those centers are co-located with multi-family housing.
  • AB 961: Extending the California Land Reuse and Revitalization Act of 2004
    • Supports the safe cleanup and redevelopment of...

Assemblymember Anamarie Ávila Farías (AD-15) Secures $2 Million for Don Fernando Pacheco Adobe Rehabilitation Project

CONCORD – Assemblymember Anamarie Ávila Farías (D–Martinez), in partnership with Concord Councilmember Dominic Aliano, announced the successful allocation of $2 million in state funding to support the rehabilitation and restoration of the historic Don Fernando Pacheco Adobe in Concord, California.

The project will transform the landmark adobe into a publicly accessible cultural and educational...

Assemblymember Anamarie Ávila Farías (AD-15), Democratic Leaders Stand United with Texas Lawmakers and Fight Back Against Trump’s Power Grab

SACRAMENTO, CA – Assemblymember Anamarie Ávila Farías (D-Martinez) joined fellow members of the Assembly Democratic Caucus, Speaker Robert Rivas, Governor Gavin Newsom, Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire, and Texas and California Democratic lawmakers to fight back against Republicans’ undemocratic power-grab to secure Congressional seats.

“I proudly stood with some of the Texas legislators...

Assemblymember Anamarie Ávila Farías (AD-15) Bill on Emergency Vehicles Signed into Law by Governor Newsom

SACRAMENTO, CA – Assemblymember Anamarie Ávila Farías (D-Martinez) released the following statement following Governor Gavin Newsom’s signing of Assembly Bill 1114:

“The use of toll roads is a crucial component of emergency response operations” said Assemblymember Ávila Farías. “As it allows first responders to reach critical situations more efficiently, reducing travel time and improving patient...

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