Sierra Sun Times

California Assemblywoman Celeste Rodriguez’s Bill Shielding Families from Separation and Offering Legal Pathways for Joint Guardianship Signed by Governor …

Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 495, the Family Preparedness Plan Act, authored by Assemblywoman Celeste ...
kcra.com

What is AB 495? Bill seeking to expand caregiver rights for children separated from parents faces opposition

PROPOSED TO CALIFORNIA STATE LAW. AT THE CALIFORNIA STATE CAPITOL, AB 495 IS GAINING NATIONAL ATTENTION BECAUSE WE KNOW THE POSSIBLE SEPARATION WEIGHS HEAVILY ON MANY FAMILIES IN CALIFORNIA. THIS BILL ...

New California Bill AB 495 Sparks Concerns For Children

Celeste Rodriguez, an Arleta Democrat and the bill’s author, said it ensures "no child is left without a safety net." ...
East Bay Times

Trump administration puts DEI at center of latest legal fight in California family separation case

A San Diego judge issued his final ruling Tuesday finding that the Trump administration has violated three provisions of a class-action legal settlement aimed at reunifying and providing legal support ...
Sierra Sun Times

On Sunday, California Governor Gavin Newsom Signed Legislation to Bring Protections to Licensed Childcare Facilities and Preschools, Including Not Collecting …

October 13, 2025 - SACRAMENTO – As California continues to protect our youngest constituents, Governor Gavin Newsom on Sunday ...