Press Releases

SACRAMENTO, CA – In response to the growing public health emergency at the Chiquita Canyon Landfill fire, Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo and 30 members of the State Legislature sent a formal letter to Governor Gavin Newsom today requesting immediate support for residents impacted by toxic and cancer-causing emissions from the burning landfill.

Schiavo Delivers Letter to Board of Supervisor Urging Immediate Action

SACRAMENTO, CA – Today, Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo announced a package of bills focused on affordability and lowering costs.

SACRAMENTO, CA – Yesterday, Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo’s bill, the Expediting State Housing Permits Act (AB 301) was passed as part of a major package of housing legislation aimed at tackling the state’s housing crisis. The bill streamlines the state permitting process and eliminates avoidable delays that slow down housing construction.

SACRAMENTO, CA – Today, Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo joined a press conference on the West Steps of the State Capitol, organized by community members from Val Verde, Castaic, and the Santa Clarita Valley, to call attention to the growing public health disaster at the Chiquita Canyon Landfill.

SACRAMENTO, CA – Demonstrating her commitment to public safety, including protecting victims and small businesses, and supporting law enforcement officers, Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo has introduced critical legislation aimed at strengthening public and community safety.

SANTA CLARITA, CA – Today, Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, alongside a delegation of state legislators, community leaders, and impacted residents, toured the Eaton fire recovery areas in Los Angeles and the burning Chiquita Canyon Landfill, raising alarm over the escalating growing disaster that has caused a public health crisis.

In response to proposed cuts to the Department of Veterans Affairs by the federal administration, Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo issued the following statement, and is available for press interviews after the legislative session today or by phone and video.

SACRAMENTO, CA – Today, Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo (D-Los Angeles) led a press conference at the State Capitol urging the federal government to protect funding for Social Security, Medicare, and Medi-Cal as part of Assembly Joint Resolution 3 (AJR 3).

Santa Clarita, CA – In response to advocacy from Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo’s office, yesterday California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara expanded the mandatory one-year moratorium on homeowners insurance non-renewals and cancellations to include residents impacted by the Hughes Fire.