Heart of The Valley

Heart of the Valley: End of Session Update & SFV News

September 17, 2021

Friday marked the last day of the 2021 legislative session. It was, as always, a whirlwind. We accomplished a lot, and I am excited to share exactly what we achieved for California and the Valley.

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Legislature Approves Drought Resilient Communities Act Amid Historic Drought

September 10, 2021

SACRAMENTO — The state Legislature advanced crucial legislation Thursday in Californias efforts to combat worsening drought conditions just weeks after one of the states biggest water reservoirs reached its lowest-ever point. Senate Majority Leader Robert M.

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Majority Leader Hertzberg Issues Statement on Safe and Resilient Communities Act

September 9, 2021

SACRAMENTO – Senate Majority Leader Bob Hertzberg (D-Van Nuys) issued the following statement on the Safe and Resilient Communities Act (SB 262) becoming a two-year bill:

Heart of The Valley

Heart of the Valley: Labor Day, Stimulus & More SFV News

September 3, 2021

I cannot believe it is September, with Labor Day and Rosh Hashanah just around the corner. When I reflect back on this season last year, time seems to have flown by.  Much has improved.  We have safe and effective vaccines.  Children have returned to in-person school. Stores, restaurants and amusements are open.

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About Senator Hertzberg

Senator Bob Hertzberg

Senate Majority Leader Robert Hertzberg was first elected to the California State Assembly in 1996.  He then served as the 64thSpeaker of the California State Assembly, unanimously elected by both parties in 2000 and 2001.

After his tenure as Speaker, Hertzberg set out to the private sector as a clean energy entrepreneur and in 2014, he returned to state government when he was again elected to represent nearly 1 million people in the San Fernando Valley in the California State Senate. This made Hertzberg one of only six lawmakers in California history to serve as Assembly Speaker and subsequently win a seat in the Senate, where he now serves as Majority Leader.

Sacramento columnist, he is “an intense bundle of energy, an all-night negotiator.”

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