After Push from Rep. Carbajal and Other Lawmakers, FDA Approves Over-the-Counter Access to Narcan
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the sale of the opioid abuse treatment Narcan over the counter, a milestone decision that Congressman Salud Carbajal and other lawmakers had urged the agency to make earlier this month. This is the first naloxone product, which is used to counteract...
Senate Passes Feinstein, Collins Resolution Marking Women’s History Month
Last night, the Senate passed a resolution introduced by Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) and Susan Collins (R-Maine) recognizing March as Women’s History Month. “Women’s history month is a chance to celebrate the remarkable achievements made by women throughout our nation’s history,” said Senator Feinstein. “But it’s also an opportunity to inspire the next...
Padilla Leads California Delegation Urging President Biden to Approve New Major Disaster Declaration for California
As California continues to face a relentless string of atmospheric river events, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Representative Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.-18) led a bipartisan effort in Congress urging President Biden to swiftly approve the state’s request for a major disaster declaration. The letter is also signed by all...
Padilla, Menendez Lead Colleagues in Submitting Public Comment Against Biden Administration’s Proposed Asylum Transit Ban Rule
U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) led 10 of their Senate colleagues in submitting a public comment against the Biden administration’s proposed rule to restrict asylum at the southern border. The senators called on the Biden administration to withdraw the rule in its entirety. “We write to express our...
Padilla, Durbin Urge President Biden Against the Use of Family Detention
U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration, U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), and 17 of their Senate colleagues sent a letter to President Biden raising concerns over reports that the administration is considering a return to the ineffective and inhumane practice of detaining...
Padilla, LaMalfa urge Bureau of Land Management to Engage with Tribes under the Recreation & Public Policy Tribal Parity Act
U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-Calif.-01) wrote a letter to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) urging them to conduct extensive outreach to Tribal governments as they implement their Recreation & Public Purposes Tribal Parity Act, which President Biden signed into law earlier this year. Senator Padilla and Congressman LaMalfa’s Recreation...
Padilla Chairs Hearing Highlighting Need to Bolster Historically Bipartisan U.S. Refugee Admissions Program
U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, and Border Safety, convened a hearing entitled “Living Up to America’s Promise: The Need to Bolster the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program.” The hearing examined the current status of the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program, the refugee vetting...
Rep. Carbajal Announces Over $19,000,000 in Federal Grants for Central Coast Early Learning Programs
Congressman Salud Carbajal (CA-24) announced that his work securing a boost in funding for federal Head Start programs today delivered more than $19 million in federal grants for Central Coast early learning programs in both San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties. Carbajal, who earlier in his career worked with...
Draft City of Santa Barbara 2023 Annual Action Plan Available for Review: CDBG and HOME Funds for HUD-Eligible Activities
PUBLIC NOTICE: In order for the City to receive annual Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), an Annual Action Plan (AAP) must be submitted. The AAP specifies the activities that will be undertaken to...
Los Padres National Forest Hiring Permanent Positions in Recreation and Trails
The Los Padres National Forest is hiring for several permanent recreation and trail positions with multiple duty locations available. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply now. Recreation and trails positions on the Los Padres National Forest seek candidates who have an interest and passion for outdoor recreation and public service....