AARP California

Frequent public safety power outages can have a devastating impact on older adults and those with health problems, and AARP California is advocating for measures to protect them.

Some 16 million PG&E customers could see their utility bills jump by an estimated 20 percent or more under rate hikes proposed by Pacific Gas & Electric. That would mean a yearly increase from 2023 to 2026.

Español | Governor Newsom signs AB 824 into law, banning “pay-to-delay” agreements between brand-name and generic drug companies, which have kept low-cost generic medications off the market. (Left to Right) Attorney General Becerra, AARP CA Advocacy Manager Blanca Castro, Governor Newsom, and Assembly member Jim Wood.

Sacramento, Calif. – Today, in a ceremony at the State Capitol, AARP California Executive Council Member Rita Saenz presented California State Senate President pro Tem Kevin de León a plaque recognizing him an AARP “Super Saver” for 2016. The Super Saver award is bestowed upon a select number of elected leaders across the nation – regardless of party affiliation -- who have fought to make it possible for more Americans to save for their future.

TODAY, MAY 18, 2020, AARP STATE DIRECTOR NANCY McPHERSON SENT THE FOLLOWING LETTER TO GOVERNOR GAVIN NEWSOM:

By John Chiang

SACRAMENTO – Today, AARP applauded the vote on the Assembly Floor (52-26) passing the California Secure Choice Retirement Savings Act (Senate Bill 1234), introduced by Senate President Pro Tem Kevin De León, back to the Senate for concurrence. AARP strongly supports SB 1234, which, if passed out of concurrence and signed by Governor Brown, would create an auto-enrolled, supplemental retirement savings program for more than 7 million private sector workers in California who do not have access to a retirement savings plan through their job.

AARP strongly believes that we must stand together to stop racism and work towards dismantling racist narratives.

AARP asked Los Angeles County District 3 supervisorial candidates about their plans for affordable housing, public improvement projects and services for older adults.

AARP asked Los Angeles City Council District 15 candidates about their plans for affordable housing, public improvement projects and services for older adults.