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McCarty Announces Legislation to Increase Access to Mental Health Services at College Campuses

(Sacramento) – Today, Assemblymember Kevin McCarty (D-Sacramento) joined by Senator Darrell Steinberg (Ret.), President Robert S. Nelsen, Sacramento State, Dr. Belinda C. Lum, Assistant Professor Sacramento City College, Melissa Bardo, ASI President Sacramento State, and Sam Alavi, ASI UC Davis at Sacramento State announced legislation to increase mental health access at public post-secondary institutions.

Assemblymember O'Donnell Condemns the California Coastal Commission's Decision to Terminate Its Executive Director

(LONG BEACH) – Assemblymember Patrick O'Donnell (D-Long Beach) issued the following statement today in response to the California Coastal Commission's 7-5 vote to dismiss its Executive Director, Dr. Charles Lester.

"I am deeply disappointed by the Coastal Commission's decision to fire Dr. Charles Lester.  His termination represents a tremendous loss for California's majestic coastline.  Open access to our state's beautiful beaches and wetlands depends upon proper enforcement of the Coastal Act.  As an Assemblymember representing a coastal district, I want to thank all the individuals who engaged and stood with Dr. Lester and our environment."