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In light of the ongoing leak near Porter Ranch, Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (CA-46) today sent a letter to President Barack Obama; EPA Administrator, Gina McCarthy; and Secretary of Transportation, Anthony Foxx, urging immediate action and federal oversight to protect Californians’ health and safety, and to prevent any future disastrous natural gas leaks.

Rep. Jim Costa (CA-16) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 3700, the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of 2015. The House passed H.R. 3700 with unanimous support.

"The violent end to a man’s life is always tragic, and I understand there will be many points of view about today's decision by the Board of Police Commissioners. Charly Keunang’s death has been particularly painful for many in our city. The events that led to it drew a bright red line from our homelessness crisis to some of the most difficult tasks that we ask the men and women of the LAPD to perform every day. Independent civilian oversight lies at the heart of the progress made by the LAPD over the last 20 years, and I have great confidence in the Police Commission, the integrity of its deliberations, and the leadership of President Matt Johnson.

A fourth man was charged today in connection with the robbery and killing of a Downey homeowner, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced. Michael Anthony Harrod (dob 5/6/91) of Anaheim has been charged with three felony counts in case VA141129: murder, home invasion robbery and first-degree burglary, person present.

Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (CA-46), senior member of the House Homeland Security Committee, released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 3700, Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of 2015

Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) welcomed the release today of a key agreement between the federal government, California and Oregon, and power company PacifiCorp which is expected to lead to the historic removal of four dams on the Klamath River

Supervisor’s Patrick Kennedy, Phil Serna and Don Nottoli, the Sacramento County Department of Transportation (SACDOT), and Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency (SHRA) are hosting a ribbon-cutting event to celebrate construction completion for the Old Florin Town Streetscape Improvement Project. The project includes various roadway improvements, and streetscape enhancements that help create an attractive pedestrian and bicycling friendly environment that will encourage and support new development along this corridor. 

The California Water Commission today began the formal rulemaking process with the Office of Administrative Law for the first draft regulations for the Water Storage Investment Program. Today also begins a 45- day comment period on the draft regulations, with written public comments accepted through March 14, 2016.

"The homeless count isn't about numbers, it's about people. It isn't about statistics, it's about our promise to lift up those who have been left behind. In the streets tonight, I saw an outpouring of support by Angelenos from all walks of life. Their generosity and compassion is going to help us eradicate homelessness and will create a ripple effect for years to come.

A diverse coalition of consumer, environmental, faith, agricultural, environmental justice, and business organizations joined together to applaud the California Public Utilities Commission’s (CPUC) decision to preserve net metering, a critical solar policy that gives the state’s energy consumers the opportunity to generate their own energy with solar power.

The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office has filed a civil lawsuit to remove Carson Mayor Albert Robles from serving as a director on a regional water board. The lawsuit alleges that holding both offices simultaneously is a conflict of interest and violates state law

A federal grand jury in New Haven has returned an indictment charging seven California residents with conspiracy and fraud offenses stemming from an alleged scheme to defraud homeowners across the United States who were seeking mortgage loan modifications. The 14-count indictment was returned under seal on January 21 and all seven defendants were arrested this morning.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Regional Administrator Jared Blumenfeld announced more than $182 million in funding to California for investment in statewide improvements in local drinking water and wastewater infrastructure and the reduction of water pollution. Blumenfeld was joined by the City of Carlsbad Mayor Matt Hall for the announcement at an event highlighting the $37 million in funding that is being used to expand the Carlsbad Water Recycling Facility and nearly double its capacity to generate water for non-potable uses like irrigation and industrial uses.

Tomorrow, U.S. EPA Regional Administrator Jared Blumenfeld will be joined by City of Carlsbad Mayor Matt Hall to announce millions of dollars in funding to the state that will improve local water infrastructure and control water pollution statewide resulting in significant public health benefits.

Mayor Eric Garcetti today announced new online tools that enable renters to more easily access information about their rights under the City’s Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO). Now, any member of the public can find out whether a property is rent-stabilized by visiting the City of Los Angeles’ Zoning Information & Map Access System (ZIMAS).

ZIMAS also now indicates whether a property owner has filed to remove a property from the rental market under the Ellis Act — a State law that allows owners of rent-stabilized properties to leave the rental business, usually resulting in tenant evictions. Units in properties for which an Ellis application has been filed cannot be re-rented for five years unless they comply with replacement provisions of the RSO. This additional Ellis Act flag will help the City and stakeholders better monitor properties that have been removed from the City’s rental stock

Genton Property Group (GPG) has selected Webcor Builders to begin construction on the exclusive Four Seasons Private Residences-Los Angeles, which will include 58 luxury condos and a top-floor penthouse that are expected to be the most exclusive, highest priced condos ever to enter the LA market.

Rep. Norma J. Torres (D-Pomona) joined Secretary of Veterans Affairs Bob McDonald in meetings with public and private sector leaders working to address veterans homelessness in San Bernardino County. Secretary McDonald’s visit to San Bernardino County kicked off his four day trip to the Los Angeles metro area.

A man is scheduled to be arraigned today for starting a fire in a Stanton apartment causing residents of the complex to be displaced. Brandon Tyler Williams, 43, Stanton, is charged with one felony count of arson of an inhabited property. If convicted, Williams faces a maximum sentence of eight years in state prison. Williams is scheduled to be arraigned today, Jan. 22, 2016, in Department CJ-1, Central Jail, Santa Ana. The time is to be determined

U.S. Representative David G. Valadao (CA-21) issued the following statement regarding the release of Senator Dianne Feinstein’s water proposal: "Six weeks ago, Senator Feinstein promised to introduce water legislation in the Senate. While she was finally able to put forward a proposal, there is significant work to be done. With millions of gallons of water flowing out into the ocean every day, throwing taxpayer dollars at this problem will not provide those suffering with the drought relief they so desperately need.