Those of us on the Central Coast know that fall is one of the most beautiful times of the year. The weather holds and trees turn – as the days begin to get shorter. This year brings a special sense to ...

Senator John Laird completed a successful 2025-26 legislative session with a clean sweep, as Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law all 17 bills Laird sent to his desk this year, bringing Laird’s total ...

SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 1288 by Senator John Laird, legislation to ensure gifts left to beneficiaries, including nonprofits, are delivered efficiently and without ...

SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 1023 by Senator John Laird, legislation to expand access to long-acting ...

SACRAMENTO – Senator John Laird today announced he secured state funding for five projects across San Luis Obispo County, supporting coastal trails and public access, conservation, services for people ...

SACRAMENTO – Senator John Laird today announced he secured state funding for three San Benito County projects supporting local youth, strengthening local nonprofits, and helping bring more locally ...

SACRAMENTO – Senator John Laird today announced he secured state funding for five projects across Monterey County, supporting coastal protection and flood resilience, recreational opportunities, ...

SACRAMENTO – Senator John Laird today announced he secured state funding for six projects in Santa Cruz County, supporting affordable housing, senior nutrition, arts and culture, health care, public ...

SACRAMENTO – Senator Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) and Senator John Laird (D-Santa Cruz) are proud to announce that their measure, Senate Bill 931, proclaiming 9-2-5, September 25 as Dolly Parton Day ...

SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today signed Senate Bill 1261 by Senator John Laird, legislation to protect continued access to critical services for older adults and people with disabilities on ...