Christopher Cabaldon

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

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.

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.

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

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

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...

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.

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.

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.
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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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Current commute

New commute

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!

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.
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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.

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.
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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.

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.

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

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, ...

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...

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

Cabaldon bills improving access to higher education clear key Assembly committees Official website of Senator Christopher Cabaldon, representing California Senate District 3.

Today three of my higher education bills passed Asembly committes, getting one step closer to the governor’s desk.
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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.

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

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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…

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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.

Forget the Delta tunnel. It’s time to focus on achievable, local solutions like strengthening levees, dredging clogged channels, water recycling, and increased storage.
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Budget package makes sweeping reforms to CEQA to get more housing built Official website of Senator Christopher Cabaldon, representing California Senate District 3.

This evening we passed the most profound CEQA reform ever, making most infill housing exempt from the law. Now we must pass a housing bond so more roofs get built for those who need them most. sd03.senate.ca.gov/news/budget-...

Local town gets its 1st Michelin-starred restaurant, taking home 2 stars at awards ceremony Also recognized was Nick Peyton, the longtime co-owner and maître d’ of Geyserville’s Cyrus, who received a Michelin Service Award for excellence in hospitality.

Congratulations to the team at Enclos restaurant, the first in Sonoma County to win a Michelin star—not just one, two!

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This morning the California Transportation Commission approved $25 million for the new I Street Bridge -- meaning the $300 million- project is now fully funded and expected to begin construction in 2026.

Senator Cabaldon applauds $600 million in new funding for homelessness in budget deal Official website of Senator Christopher Cabaldon, representing California Senate District 3.

Consistent state funding has helped cities and counties all over the state reduce the number of people living on the street. I'm glad we were able to reach an agreement with Gov. Newsom to include $600 million for homelessness in the 2025-26 budget.
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In the Capay Valley or northern Yolo County today? My team is joining the staff of @mikethompson.house.gov & Supervisor Barajas for one-stop help on state, federal, and county issues and casework. Come on by!