Senator Thomas J. Umberg
@senatorumberg.bsky.social
Colonel Tom Umberg (ret.) is a Democratic California State Senator and Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee who proudly represents Orange County.
Thank you to the Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce for inviting me to this year’s State of the City. It was inspiring to hear about the progress Santa Ana has made, and I look forward to the work and opportunities ahead.
November 7, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Thank you to the Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce for inviting me to this year’s State of the City. It was inspiring to hear about the progress Santa Ana has made, and I look forward to the work and opportunities ahead.
Congratulations to the City of Santa Ana on breaking ground on the city’s first dog park. Slated to open in March 2026, the new Centennial Park space will soon be a go-to spot for dog owners across the community. Thank you to the advocates who made this possible!
November 6, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Congratulations to the City of Santa Ana on breaking ground on the city’s first dog park. Slated to open in March 2026, the new Centennial Park space will soon be a go-to spot for dog owners across the community. Thank you to the advocates who made this possible!
With SNAP benefits impacted, support is available: eligible SNAP recipients can get 50% off their next grocery order (up to $50), and anyone can donate needed items to local Feeding America food banks through Community Carts. Every action helps a family in need: www.instacart.com/donate
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November 6, 2025 at 6:31 PM
With SNAP benefits impacted, support is available: eligible SNAP recipients can get 50% off their next grocery order (up to $50), and anyone can donate needed items to local Feeding America food banks through Community Carts. Every action helps a family in need: www.instacart.com/donate
Tomorrow is Election Day! Be sure to stop by and drop off your ballot in the mail, at a local drop box or vote center. Your vote is your voice and every vote matters. Vote Centers are open from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm, and if you are inline to vote by 8:00 pm STAY IN LINE!
November 4, 2025 at 4:27 AM
Tomorrow is Election Day! Be sure to stop by and drop off your ballot in the mail, at a local drop box or vote center. Your vote is your voice and every vote matters. Vote Centers are open from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm, and if you are inline to vote by 8:00 pm STAY IN LINE!
Welcome to Anaheim, Los Novillos Market! Offering a wide variety of options and family-friendly, Los Novillos is a fantastic new addition to our local business community. Congratulations to Michelle and her team on this exciting opening!
November 2, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Welcome to Anaheim, Los Novillos Market! Offering a wide variety of options and family-friendly, Los Novillos is a fantastic new addition to our local business community. Congratulations to Michelle and her team on this exciting opening!
The right to vote is fundamental, and we must continue to ensure that it is accessible and safe for everyone.
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Sen. Tom Umberg: Protecting the right to vote in the face of intimidation
The right to vote is fundamental, and we must continue to ensure that it is accessible and safe for everyone.
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November 2, 2025 at 4:30 PM
The right to vote is fundamental, and we must continue to ensure that it is accessible and safe for everyone.
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Honored to speak at OC’s California Connects Summit about the power of collaboration between our state, businesses, non-profits and volunteers. Grateful for the local leaders finding new ways to give back to our community.
November 1, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Honored to speak at OC’s California Connects Summit about the power of collaboration between our state, businesses, non-profits and volunteers. Grateful for the local leaders finding new ways to give back to our community.
Today, we come together to honor and celebrate the lives of those who have gone before us. Día de los Muertos is an important tradition for many in our district and our office as well. Our tribute honors loved ones and reminds us that love lives on in our hearts and memories.
November 1, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Today, we come together to honor and celebrate the lives of those who have gone before us. Día de los Muertos is an important tradition for many in our district and our office as well. Our tribute honors loved ones and reminds us that love lives on in our hearts and memories.
Jack and Sally joined the Anaheim Halloween Festival and Parade, turning downtown into a nightmare of color, costumes and community fun. A frightfully fun way to wrap up October — Happy Halloween, everyone! 👻
October 31, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Jack and Sally joined the Anaheim Halloween Festival and Parade, turning downtown into a nightmare of color, costumes and community fun. A frightfully fun way to wrap up October — Happy Halloween, everyone! 👻
Tomorrow! Join us in Anaheim for a free Senior Resources Fair at the Brookhurst Community Center. Guests can receive free health screenings, vaccines, assistance with CalFresh and Medi-Cal sign-ups, and information about community programs. We hope to see you there!
October 31, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Tomorrow! Join us in Anaheim for a free Senior Resources Fair at the Brookhurst Community Center. Guests can receive free health screenings, vaccines, assistance with CalFresh and Medi-Cal sign-ups, and information about community programs. We hope to see you there!
"Democratic Santa Ana Sen. Tom Umberg had Newsom sign 16 of his bills, the most behind San Francisco Sen. Scott Wiener, who had 21. As the Senate Budget Committee chair, Wiener is the lead author of mandatory budget bills that skew his totals."
Newsom killed 123 bills this year. Here’s what his vetoes say about power in Sacramento
Even influential California lawmakers couldn’t escape Newsom’s veto pen. See which politicians got vetoed the most.
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October 24, 2025 at 4:58 PM
"Democratic Santa Ana Sen. Tom Umberg had Newsom sign 16 of his bills, the most behind San Francisco Sen. Scott Wiener, who had 21. As the Senate Budget Committee chair, Wiener is the lead author of mandatory budget bills that skew his totals."
Wishing all who celebrate a bright and joyful Diwali!
October 20, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Wishing all who celebrate a bright and joyful Diwali!
These new laws tackle some of the most immediate challenges Californians face — from unfair contracts and deceptive practices to gaps in our mental health courts. Each measure represents a step toward a fairer, more accountable state that works for people, not powerful interests.
Governor Signs Comprehensive Umberg Legislative Package
Official website of Senator Tom Umberg, representing California Senate District 34.
sd34.senate.ca.gov
October 17, 2025 at 6:44 PM
These new laws tackle some of the most immediate challenges Californians face — from unfair contracts and deceptive practices to gaps in our mental health courts. Each measure represents a step toward a fairer, more accountable state that works for people, not powerful interests.
Supporters of Senate Bill 42, the California Fair Elections Act, celebrate Governor Gavin Newsom’s signature on the legislation, which will appear on the November 2026 ballot.
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League of Women Voters, Common Cause, California Clean Money Campaign and Other Advocates Celebrate SB 42 Signature
Official website of Senator Tom Umberg, representing California Senate District 34.
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October 13, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Supporters of Senate Bill 42, the California Fair Elections Act, celebrate Governor Gavin Newsom’s signature on the legislation, which will appear on the November 2026 ballot.
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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.
October 11, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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.
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.
sd34.senate.ca.gov
October 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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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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.
October 10, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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.
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.
October 10, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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.
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!
October 9, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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!
"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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October 8, 2025 at 7:29 PM
"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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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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October 8, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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!
The Governor’s signature on SB 82 restores fairness and common sense to California’s justice system.
October 7, 2025 at 8:30 PM
The Governor’s signature on SB 82 restores fairness and common sense to California’s justice system.