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Christopher Cabaldon @senatorcabaldon.bsky.social · 5d

Proud to have been a partner in delivering this breakthrough for drivers and simultaneously cutting rideshare costs for California riders.

Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 5d

I just signed legislation allowing the 800,000 rideshare workers in California to unionize.

California is determined to give working people a voice, to give them choice, give them dignity, and give them a say about their future.

Governor Newsom signs legislation allowing for rideshare workers in California to unionize.

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Christopher Cabaldon @senatorcabaldon.bsky.social · 14d

Two of the six counties in my Senate district collected point-in-time unsheltered homeless counts this year. Kudos to Sonoma (down 29%) & Contra Costa (down 35%) for leading the ENTIRE state with local progress.

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Christopher Cabaldon @senatorcabaldon.bsky.social · 18d

I just introduced legislation based on initial lessons of what went horribly & inexcusably wrong at the massive fireworks explosion in Esparto that killed seven & devastated the community.

fox40.com/news/new-sb-...

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Christopher Cabaldon @senatorcabaldon.bsky.social · 18d

Thanks to @seiu2015.bsky.social members for talking with voters about Proposition 50 this weekend!

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Christopher Cabaldon @senatorcabaldon.bsky.social · 26d

Will Maeve make it college? SB 640, now in front of the governor, could help get her there.

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Christopher Cabaldon @senatorcabaldon.bsky.social · 28d

My SB 371, passed today on an overwhelming vote, will provide immediate financial relief to Californians by lowering the cost of rideshare services like Uber & Lyft. Governor Newsom has already announced his support. sd03.senate.ca.gov/news/legisla...

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Christopher Cabaldon @senatorcabaldon.bsky.social · Sep 7

Last night we celebrated California’s commitment to LGBTQ+ rights and reproductive freedom at Planned Parenthood Affiliates of CA “Pink Pony Party.” Always a pleasure to spend time with Planned Parenthood CEO Jodi Hicks and Rep. Doris Matsui.

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Christopher Cabaldon @senatorcabaldon.bsky.social · Sep 5

This “hidden” gem in District 3 has seen enrollment jump 8 percent since the merger with CalPoly. Cal Maritime offers one of the nation’s best education values for students with nearly 100 percent of graduates employed in good jobs.
www.timesheraldonline.com/2025/09/04/c...

Cal Poly Maritime Academy getting more visible

According to Cal Poly Maritime Academy campus CEO Corey Cook, enrollment has already gone up 8 percent for this semester.

www.timesheraldonline.com

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Christopher Cabaldon @senatorcabaldon.bsky.social · Sep 1

Labor Day: Proud that the Governor just came out for Senate Bill 371, my legislation to slash "government-imposed" fees on Uber & Lyft rides (up to 45% of the fare). In tandem w/AB 1340, will also create a path for 800,000+ rideshare drivers to organize into a union. Giant win for riders & drivers.

Newsom, California lawmakers strike deal that would allow Uber, Lyft drivers to unionize

Gov. Gavin Newsom and California lawmakers on Friday announced a deal with Uber and Lyft on a bill that would allow hundreds of thousands of rideshare drivers to form unions and bargain collectively while still being classified as independent contractors.

www.latimes.com

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Christopher Cabaldon @senatorcabaldon.bsky.social · Aug 23

Thank you to the hundreds of personnel working to contain the Pickett Fire near Calistoga. California’s investment in new, state of the art helicopters for CalFire has boosted Cal-Fire’s ability to attack fires in remote areas like this one.

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Christopher Cabaldon @senatorcabaldon.bsky.social · Aug 21

We are on the field and Texas is bringing on five unauthorized players. We cannot leave five people on the bench. #ACA8 #redistricting

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Christopher Cabaldon @senatorcabaldon.bsky.social · Aug 18

Today I stood with colleagues from Congress, the state Senate and the Assembly to say California will fight back if Texas uses redistricting to prevent voters from showing their anger over kidnappings, cuts to health care, and tax cuts for billionaires but higher taxes (tariffs) on everyone else.

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Christopher Cabaldon @senatorcabaldon.bsky.social · Aug 16

To Kevin Kiley:
The maps the public will vote on will cut the 14-hour commute from your Rocklin office to the rest of the district in Death Valley down to just 31 minutes for your successor. You’re welcome!

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Christopher Cabaldon @senatorcabaldon.bsky.social · Aug 11

We are streaming live from Sonoma State University with details on plans to stabilize and grow this beloved institution with an infusion of $45 million from this year’s state budget.
sd03.senate.ca.gov/video/legisl...

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Christopher Cabaldon @senatorcabaldon.bsky.social · Aug 11

TL;DR: cities & counties in our Senate district lead Bay Area in meeting housing goals, outperforming SF by 95-1400%. Tops: American Canyon, Napa County, Solano County, Calistoga, Oakley, Sonoma County, Rohnert Park, Sonoma, Brentwood, Napa, Yountville, St Helena.
www.sfchronicle.com/realestate/a...

The Bay Area is lagging on housing goals. List shows Walnut Creek and Daly City among furthest behind

A quarter of the way into the current housing cycle, the region has permitted less than 10% of its state-mandated target.

www.sfchronicle.com

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Christopher Cabaldon @senatorcabaldon.bsky.social · Aug 1

This summer, Emily Haws and Max Davis Housefield are working as interns in our Davis district office. Emily is a rising junior at Colorado College majoring in neuroscience & Max is a rising junior at UCLA majoring in economics and public affairs. Happy to help them get started on their careers.

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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · Jul 21

The brave women and men of the California National Guard deserve more than to continue serving as puppets in Donald Trump and Stephen Miller’s political theater.

Stop this ridiculous show. Send every soldier home.

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Christopher Cabaldon @senatorcabaldon.bsky.social · Jul 18

A tariff is just the same as a domestic sales tax. The money may be rolling in, but guess who’s paying…… #tariffs #jellybelly #budweiser #wine

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Christopher Cabaldon @senatorcabaldon.bsky.social · Jul 15

Honored to be recognized by Capitol Weekly alongside such a distinguished list of my colleagues in the Legislature. Being "best prepared" doesn't happen in a vacuum — it means I have a great staff. capitolweekly.net/capitol-week...

Capitol Weekly Insider Survey: The best and worst legislators of 2025 - Capitol Weekly

In our latest survey conducted in partnership with Paul Mitchell of Political Data Inc., we polled thousands of Capitol denizens on their favorite and least favorite legislators. As with the Top 100, ...

capitolweekly.net

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Christopher Cabaldon @senatorcabaldon.bsky.social · Jul 10

No president has the authority to decide what the U.S. Constitution says. In our system of government, that authority clearly rests with the judiciary. #BirthrightCitizenship

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Christopher Cabaldon @senatorcabaldon.bsky.social · Jul 9

Today three of my higher education bills passed Asembly committes, getting one step closer to the governor’s desk.
sd03.senate.ca.gov/news/cabaldo...

Cabaldon bills improving access to higher education clear key Assembly committees

Official website of Senator Christopher Cabaldon, representing California Senate District 3.

sd03.senate.ca.gov

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Christopher Cabaldon @senatorcabaldon.bsky.social · Jul 5

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Christopher Cabaldon @senatorcabaldon.bsky.social · Jul 2

Here’s an update from this morning on the explosion and fire in Esparto. We are still awaiting details on what caused the blaze. Thank you to Esparto Fire, CalFire, and all the other responders.
#OakdaleFire
@CALFIRE_PIO

www.kcra.com/article/fire...

Explosions obliterate fireworks facility in Esparto, causing outages and nearby evacuations

Multiple explosions obliterated a fireworks facility Tuesday in the Esparto area of Yolo County, causing nearby evacuations and power outages.

www.kcra.com

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Christopher Cabaldon @senatorcabaldon.bsky.social · Jul 1

www.thereporter.com/2025/07/01/c...

Cal Maritime officially merges with Cal Poly

On Tuesday morning the colors of green and navy blue merged with gold as Cal Maritime Academy officially became Cal Poly Maritime Academy. This comes after California State University Board of Trus…

www.thereporter.com

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Christopher Cabaldon @senatorcabaldon.bsky.social · Jul 1

Forget the Delta tunnel. It’s time to focus on achievable, local solutions like strengthening levees, dredging clogged channels, water recycling, and increased storage.
sd03.senate.ca.gov/news/legisla...

Legislature blocks governor’s attempt to fast-track Delta tunnel; Sen. Cabaldon says it’s time to move on

Official website of Senator Christopher Cabaldon, representing California Senate District 3.

sd03.senate.ca.gov

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