Press Releases

Senator Bradford Hosts Annual Turkey Giveaway and Legislative Resource Fair

November 23, 2022

TORRANCE, CA ­– Senator Steven Bradford (D-Gardena), in partnership with El Camino College, with title sponsor Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, distributed over twelve hundred turkeys and pork roasts, over eight hundred grocery boxes, and one hundred Ralphs gift cards to families in need this holiday season. Senator Bradford continued this tradition, which he started as a member of Gardena’s City Council and then as a State Assemblymember.

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Senator Bradford Announces 2022 Legislative & Budget Accomplishments

October 03, 2022

SACRAMENTO ­– This year Senator Steven Bradford (D-Gardena) continued his efforts championing a multitude of issues impacting not just his constituents, but all Californians.  In total, he was successful at getting 8 bills approved by the Legislature, 6 of which were signed into law by the Governor before the bill signing deadline, which was this past Friday, September 30. 

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Senator Bradford Secures $2 Million for Gardena Boulevard Revitalization

September 09, 2022

SACRAMENTO – Senator Steven Bradford (D-Gardena) successfully secured $2 million of funding in California’s 2022-2023 budget for the City of Gardena.

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Senator Bradford Secures Funding Necessary to Repair Artesia Bridge

September 07, 2022

SACRAMENTO – Senator Steven Bradford (D-Gardena) successfully secured $12 million of funding in California’s 2022-2023 budget, which will be used to repair the Artesia Bridge in the City of Compton. The bridge has been closed off since December of 2020, after a fire rendered it unsafe to use.

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Senator Bradford Hosts Back-to-School Resource Fair and School Supply Giveaway

August 15, 2022

CARSON, CA ­– On Saturday, Senator Steven Bradford (D-Gardena) hosted a Back to School Resource Fair and School Supply Giveaway and distributed over 650 backpacks stuffed with vital school supplies to students returning to school this year. The Senator’s Back to School Resource Fair, held at California State University, Dominguez Hills’ beautiful campus also featured over 30 vendors and was made possible by charitable donations from a wide variety of sponsors.

 

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Senator Bradford Hosts CalTrans Earth Day Cleanup Event

April 08, 2022

San Pedro, CA – Senator Steven Bradford (D-Gardena) partnered with CalTrans District 7 in coordinating the volunteer effort to clean up the streets and highways of in Senate District 35. Constituents from all over the District volunteered this morning to pick up trash along the 110 freeway and State Route 47 (Vincent Thomas Bridge) in San Pedro with Senator Bradford and CalTrans staff.

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Senator Bradford Issues Statement Regarding Sacramento County Sheriff

March 04, 2022

Senator Bradford Issues Statement Regarding Sacramento County Sheriff

SACRAMENTO – California Legislative Black Caucus Chair, Senator Steven Bradford, calls on Sacramento County Sheriff Scott Jones to resign his positon for dereliction of duty and for breeding a culture of racism, hatred and ignorance.

“Former Sacramento County Sheriff’s Captain Kate Adams, acting as the Chief of Police of the Rancho Cordova Police Department under the supervision of Sheriff Jones is the poster child for law enforcement bias.” Bradford said.

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Senator Bradford Supports Independent Review of Torrance Police Department

December 09, 2021

SACRAMENTO – Yesterday, California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced that he is launching an independent review of the Torrance Police Department. The review comes following concerning allegations of excessive force, racist text messages, and discrimination. Torrance Chief of Police Jay Hart requested assistance to ensure that changes are implemented to regain the public’s trust.

Senator Steven Bradford (D-Gardena) issued the following statement in response to the announcement:

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Senator Steven Bradford Named Regional Legislator of the Year by National Black Caucus of State Legislators

December 06, 2021

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Department of Cannabis Control Releases Cannabis Equity Fee Waiver Emergency Regulations for Public Comment

December 03, 2021

SACRAMENTO - Today, the Department of Cannabis Control released regulations to implement SB 166, a budget trailer bill that establishes criteria for a $30 million statewide equity cannabis fee waiver program. The program is designed to assist those who were previously convicted or arrested of cannabis related offense, or are living at or below 60 percent of the Area Median Income, or live in a community disproportionately negatively impacted by past cannabis policies.

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