Press Releases

(Sacramento, CA) – On the heels of the Governor’s May Budget Revise, which outlined a plan to confront the projected $54.3 billion budget deficit, Assembly Member Miguel Santiago (D-Los Angeles) released the following statement:

"Today's doomsday budget proposal is devastating," said Assembly Member Miguel Santiago. “While we must brace ourselves for some trying times, we must not lose sight of our core values and priorities. As the representative of the second poorest district in our state, I will continue to prioritize solutions to homelessness and the creation of affordable housing through an ongoing funding investment in AB 3300. I will also fight to close the digital divide for our K-12 students, serve food to our most vulnerable, and protect workers and jobs from all sectors. California has proven to be resilient during dark times, and, together, we will overcome."

State and Local Leaders Double down Efforts for an ongoing $2 Billion Investment

(Sacramento, CA) – State and local leaders, along with housing and homelessness advocates, continue to push for a historic ongoing investment of $2 billion amid COVID-19. California’s homelessness crisis will undoubtedly worsen due to the economic hardship brought on by COVID-19. The State must make every effort to prevent those housed during the pandemic from landing back on the streets post-pandemic. Allowing people to fall back into homelessness would not only pose significant health risks, but would also send an inhumane message.

“What good is it to house homeless people now if they’ll just land back on the streets after funding dries up post-pandemic?” said Assembly Member Miguel Santiago (D-Los Angeles). “We need an ongoing funding investment or else homelessness will explode unimaginably. California cannot afford to let the homelessness crisis worsen beyond its reach. We must invest now to save countless lives.”

(Los Angeles, CA) – El jueves 2 de abril de 2020, el Asambleista Miguel Santiago (D - Los Ángeles) se estará uniendo con Eisner Health en el centro de Los Ángeles para ayudar a informar a personas sobre los servicios de telesalud disponibles durante la pandemia del COVID-19. Las clínicas comunitarias sirven a nuestras poblaciones más vulnerables y desempeñan un papel fundamental en combatir los problemas de salud durante esta crisis.

Los Angeles, CA – Today, Assemblymember Miguel Santiago (D-Los Angeles) and Senate President pro Tempore Emeritus Kevin De León, authors of the California Values Act (SB 54), along with Mayor of Huntington Park Karina Macias, the American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California, and victim Jose Maldonado stood together to address the unlawful transfer of undocumented immigrants in certain Southern California cities to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (I.C.E.) officials.

“As a proud principal co-author of the California Values Act, I am frustrated to hear that some of our local officers are unlawfully questioning residents about their immigration status and detaining them for I.C.E.” said Assemblymember Santiago. “When this happens, our community stops trusting our officers which compromises our public safety. We will not allow our state resources to be used to further Trump’s anti-immigrant agenda.”

SACRAMENTO – AB 1197, a measure authored by California State Assemblymember Miguel Santiago (D-Los Angeles), earned way to the Governor’s desk today. The bill would ensure that state and local funding to build temporary and supportive housing projects are spent more quickly and efficiently in the City of Los Angeles.

Sacramento, CA – It’s no secret that California’s housing needs have far outpaced existing stock as well as planned development and construction, which has only worsened the state’s affordability and homelessness crises. Just last month, housing officials highlighted the need for 1.3 million units in Southern California alone over the next ten years; three times the p

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25일(현지시간) LA한국문화원 등에 따르면 캘리포니아주 한인단체들은 한국어가 미국 대입시험 과목에 포함되고 K팝·K드라마가 인기를 끄는 것에 힘입어 한글 교육이 활발해지자 한글날을 주(州) 차원의 기념일로 지정하는 작업을 추진하고 있다.

앞서 캘리포니아 주의회의 친한파 샤론 쿼크 실바 하원의원과 한인 1.5세 최석호 하원의원, 미겔 산티아고 하원의원 등이 지난달 한글날(Hangul Day) 제정 결의안(ACR 109)을 발의했다.

Los Angeles, CA - Earlier today, California State Assemblymember Miguel Santiago (D-Los Angeles) stood with Governor Gavin Newsom in Los Angeles, as he announced an appropriation of $331 million to fund assistance for homeowners facing foreclosure and legal aid for renters facing eviction. Santiago released the following statement:

Los Angeles, CA – These days, a family of four in Los Angeles would have to shell out almost $70 just to go enjoy a movie together at the theater. That’s why Assemblymember Miguel Santiago (D-Los Angeles) is hosting a series of free movie nights (and a concert!) in his district.

Los Angeles, CA – Today, California State Assemblymember Miguel Santiago (D-Los Angeles) joined Governor Gavin Newsom in Los Angeles as the Governor announced the budget’s $2.3 billion master plan for early childcare and education.