The protest comes before leaders vote on whether or not to pass a budget that is expected to lock new undocumented immigrants out of Medi-Cal.

California State Senate Democratic Caucus members denounced the federal government's immigration enforcement in the state, calling it an "authoritarian siege" and reaffirming their commitment to immigrant rights,

Senators from both parties voice alarm following confrontation with Sen. Alex Padilla as California Democrats confront House Speaker Mike Johnson amid growing political tensions.

Sen. Monique Limón will replace Mike McGuire as leader of the California Senate after winning a caucus vote, becoming the first woman of color to hold the role.

Two bills passed by the Senate this week would drive major changes to energy markets and regulation in California.

Sen. Monique Limón is from Santa Barbara and her district also includes Ventura, Oxnard, Camarillo and the rest of western Ventura County.

California Democratic leaders in the state Senate decided on a new leader Monday, electing state Sen. Monique Limón, D-Goleta, to take the role of Senate President Pro Tempore in early 2026. She will replace current Pro Tem Mike McGuire, D-Santa Rosa, during his last year in the Senate. Limón will be the first woman of color to ever hold the role.