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Senator Thomas J. Umberg @senatorumberg.bsky.social · 1d

Congratulations to the Anaheim Elementary School District on breaking ground for the new Patrick Henry Elementary School! The future campus will feature modern classrooms, open spaces for students, and a redesigned drop-off area for families.

Senator Thomas J. Umberg @senatorumberg.bsky.social · 2d

Today, Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D–Santa Ana), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, announced that Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Senate Bill 27, legislation to strengthen and expand California’s Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) Court.

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Strengthening CARE Court: Governor Newsom Signs Umberg Bill Expanding Mental Health Access

Official website of Senator Tom Umberg, representing California Senate District 34.

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Senator Thomas J. Umberg @senatorumberg.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you to Governor Newsom for signing SB 27, which is critical for the effective expansion and implementation of CARE Court in California. With this legislation, more Californians will finally receive the assistance they need to fully reintegrate into society.

Senator Thomas J. Umberg @senatorumberg.bsky.social · 2d

Congratulations to Fullerton College on the opening of its new Student Support Center. The center will house the Veterans Resource Center, LGBTQ+ Center, Food Pantry and other student services. Thank you Dr. Olivo and the NOCCCD for your leadership & commitment to supporting students.

Senator Thomas J. Umberg @senatorumberg.bsky.social · 3d

Team Umberg joined Gilbert High School to celebrate the opening of their new WellSpace Center - a welcoming space for students to pause, de-stress and find balance during the school year. Grateful to GHS and Children's Hospital of OC for making this possible!

Senator Thomas J. Umberg @senatorumberg.bsky.social · 4d

New California law limits volume of ads on streaming platforms: 'Much-needed peace and quiet'

Thanks to a new California law, you won't have to scramble to turn down the volume when a blaring commercial comes on a streaming platform.

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Senator Thomas J. Umberg @senatorumberg.bsky.social · 4d

"California enacted three new pieces of legislation this month to strengthen oversight of the state’s bar exam and to determine what caused its February attorney licensing test to unravel."

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California lawmakers impose bar exam controls after February meltdown

Official website of Senator Tom Umberg, representing California Senate District 34.

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Senator Thomas J. Umberg @senatorumberg.bsky.social · 4d

Thanks to Katie and The Hollywood Reporter for covering California’s new law to quiet those loud streaming ads and help baby Samantha finally get some sleep!

California’s Crusader Against Loud Commercials Shares How a Sleeping Baby Inspired the New “Quality of Life” Law

State Senator Tom Umberg, who represents a district in northern Orange County, says of the tech and entertainment industries, “If they can find a way to boost the volume, they can find a way to not…

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Senator Thomas J. Umberg @senatorumberg.bsky.social · 5d

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Restoring Fairness to California’s Arbitration Laws — Governor Newsom Signs Umberg’s SB 82

Official website of Senator Tom Umberg, representing California Senate District 34.

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Senator Thomas J. Umberg @senatorumberg.bsky.social · 5d

No one should be denied their day in court because they clicked ‘I agree’ to a streaming trial or grocery app years ago. SB 82 makes sure arbitration applies only to the contracts people actually sign, not to every future dispute corporations can dream up.

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Senator Thomas J. Umberg @senatorumberg.bsky.social · 5d

The Governor’s signature on SB 82 restores fairness and common sense to California’s justice system.

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Senator Thomas J. Umberg @senatorumberg.bsky.social · 5d

including investigations by the State Bar into illegal capping practices, and support for my bill, which is currently on the governor’s desk and allows people to sue individuals or firms who they believe have directly solicited or procured clients.

Senator Thomas J. Umberg @senatorumberg.bsky.social · 5d

The allegations detailed in this article make me sick. Consumer Attorneys of California and other advocates are calling for strong action -

Officials demand investigation into claims that plaintiffs were paid to sue L.A. County

Officials are voicing outrage after a Los Angeles Times investigation found that some plaintiffs in a sex abuse settlement claimed they received cash to sue L.A. County.

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Senator Thomas J. Umberg @senatorumberg.bsky.social · 5d

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Governor Newsom Signs Umberg Bill to Stop Loud Streaming Ads

Official website of Senator Tom Umberg, representing California Senate District 34.

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Senator Thomas J. Umberg @senatorumberg.bsky.social · 5d

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New California law bans loud ads on streaming services for ‘peace and quiet’

Legislation was written by lawmaker whose aide had complained about ad breaks startling his newborn daughter

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Senator Thomas J. Umberg @senatorumberg.bsky.social · 5d

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California law forces Netflix, Hulu to turn down ad volumes

The law could set a de facto national standard, given the Golden State’s massive sway in the entertainment industry.

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Senator Thomas J. Umberg @senatorumberg.bsky.social · 5d

SB 576 brings some much-needed peace and quiet to California households by making sure streaming ads aren’t louder than the shows we actually want to watch.

Senator Thomas J. Umberg @senatorumberg.bsky.social · 5d

This bill was inspired by baby Samantha and every exhausted parent who’s finally gotten a baby to sleep, only to have a blaring streaming ad undo all that hard work.

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Senator Thomas J. Umberg @senatorumberg.bsky.social · 6d

Last week CalOptima celebrated it's 30th anniversary and I was proud to honor the occasion with a resolution signed by the entire Orange County Legislative Delegation. CalOptima has been a crucial lifeline for families since 1995, and we look forward to many more years of service in our community!

Senator Thomas J. Umberg @senatorumberg.bsky.social · 6d

Thanks to @kcalnews for having me on to discuss SB 42 and SB 398 and the fight against election interference.

California Gov. Newsom signs bills aimed at protecting elections from interference www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/n...

California Gov. Newsom signs bills aimed at protecting elections from interference

Gov. Gavin Newsom said the new laws further protect Californians' civic participation in elections.

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Senator Thomas J. Umberg @senatorumberg.bsky.social · 9d

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In California, paying someone to vote could result in a $10,000 fine or jail

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two election-related bills into law in early October, criticizing the Trump administration as he did so.

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League of Women Voters of California @lwvc.bsky.social · 10d

Thank you, @governor.ca.gov for signing SB 42! And to @senatorumberg.bsky.social, our partners at
@cacommoncause.bsky.social and @caclean.org and everyone who fought for this critical bill. Voters will now decide in Nov 2026 whether to lift CA’s ban on public campaign financing. #CleanMoney

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Senator Thomas J. Umberg @senatorumberg.bsky.social · 10d

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Governor Newsom signs bills curbing billionaire influence on elections and protecting elections from interference | Governor of California

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Senator Thomas J. Umberg @senatorumberg.bsky.social · 10d

SB 42 gives power back to the people. With the Governor’s signature, the question of public campaign financing now goes to voters in 2026. Californians, not politicians or special interests, will decide how elections are financed in our state.

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Senator Thomas J. Umberg @senatorumberg.bsky.social · 10d

This law protects the integrity of our democracy and ensures wealthy special interests cannot undermine voter trust.