Thank you for visiting my Web site.  I hope you find it useful and informative.  If you don’t find what you’re looking for, please send me an e-mail so that we can provide the information or resources you need.  You can also call the District Office at (831) 759-8676 or the Capitol Office at (916) 319-2028.

It is an honor and a privilege to serve the 28th Assembly District in the California State Legislature.  Your concerns, ideas and feedback are the foundation for my work at the State Capitol, and I encourage you to stay involved and keep in touch

Sincerely,

Anna Caballero
Member of the Assembly, 28th District

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Assemblymember Caballero Encourages Students to Apply for Cal Grants

(Sacramento) – Assemblymember Anna Caballero (D-Salinas) wants California students to reach their highest potential. That’s why she’s encouraging students to apply NOW for a Cal Grant to help them pay for college. The deadline to apply is March 2nd. Here’s more in this Public Service Announcement from Assemblymember Caballero.

La asambleísta Caballero Promueve las Becas de Cal Grant

(Sacramento) – La asambleísta Anna Caballero (D-Salinas) quiere que los estudiantes en California alcanzen sus sueños de obtener una educación universitaria. Por esto esta motivandolos a que presenten su solicitud para obtener una beca de Cal Grant. La fecha limite es el 2 de Marzo. Más detalles en este anuncio comunitario.

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January 28, 2009, Assemblymember Caballero was honored with the 2009 Outstanding Legislator Award by the Assn. of CA Water Agencies for her work in helping to pass the comprehensive water package last fall. ACWA Pres. Paul Kelley said Caballero went "above and beyond" to win passage of the legislation.

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Assemblymember Caballero's Legislation Clarifies Local Election Rules

(Sacramento) – Legislation from Assemblymember Anna Caballero (D-Salinas) cleared the Assembly this week and has been sent to the Senate for consideration. Assembly Bill 419 makes changes to the Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg Local Government Reorganization Act. It brings clarity to a vague section of law regarding the timeframe and process to be used by local governments after they’ve been notified by their Local Agency Formation Commission that an item approved by LAFCO requires an election.  Under current law, there is no deadline to do this. The bill's provisions would take effect on January 1, 2011. Here’s more from Assemblymember Caballero in this Assembly Access video.

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Assemblymember Caballero Responds to State of the State Address

(Sacramento) – Assemblymember Anna Caballero (D-Salinas) said she is cautiously optimistic after listening to the Governor’s annual State of the State Address. Assemblymember Caballero said the Governor’s upbeat tone in his speech was good to hear and she agrees the focus needs to be on the economy. Here’s more from Assemblymember Caballero in this Assembly Access video.

La Asambleísta Caballero Responde al Informe de Estado del Gobernador

(Sacramento) – La asambleísta Anna Caballero (D-Salinas) dice que ella se encuentra  cautelosamente optimista después de haber escuchado el mensaje anual sobre la condición del estado presentado por el gobernador. La asambleísta dice que el tono optimista de su mensaje fue agradable a su oído y que ella concuerda que el enfoque debe ser en la economía. Más detalles en este video de Assembly Access.

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Clean, Reliable Water Solutions for California

(Sacramento) – Assemblymember Anna Caballero (D-Salinas), who at the behest of Speaker Karen Bass (D-Los Angeles), helped move the $11-billion water bond through the state legislature says the bond will fund much needed projects all over the state. Assemblymember  Caballero says, “This bond is taking us in the right direction; it means we will have funding for safe drinking water programs, stormwater capture and management; conservation, water use efficiency and drought relief.” Now Assemblymember Caballero says voters must be convinced to pass the measure next November. Learn more in this Assembly Web Report.

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Assembly Approves Historic Comprehensive Water Package

(Sacramento) - During a special session called specifically to address California’s water crisis, Assemblymember Anna Caballero (D-Salinas) supported a comprehensive water package including a water bond that will fund projects for drought relief, monies for local regional water projects, groundwater cleanup, recycling, conservation, watershed protection, Delta sustainability and funds for above and below ground storage. During the floor debate Assemblymember Caballero explained to her fellow lawmakers the critical need to pass the water bond legislation. Watch it in this Assembly Access video.

(Sacramento) - Assemblymember Anna Caballero, Assembly Speaker Karen Bass and Assemblymember Jared Huffman in a press conference addressed the importance of having a water package deal that will help solve California’s water infrastructure.  Assemblymember Caballero spoke about the need to solve our water crisis by creating a comprehensive solution, one that includes money. California’s three year drought has affected thousands of acres of farm land, and in some Central Valley cities the unemployment rate has reached 38%. The Assemblywoman said she has seen first hand the impact of the lack of water, and this has given her the strength to continue to fight to find a solution to California’s deteriorating water system.

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Human and Economic Toll from Water Crisis Rising