Press Releases

Wednesday, June 21, 2017

SACRAMENTO — Assemblywoman Blanca E. Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) today honored Domingo H. Almanzar Jr. as Assembly District 48’s Veteran of the Year.  The purpose of this event is to identify and honor a veteran with a distinguished military career, and has given back to their community.

Monday, June 12, 2017

SACRAMENTO – Assemblywoman Blanca E. Rubio (D-Baldwin Park), along with assistance from the Regional Chamber of Commerce, San Gabriel Valley, hosted a successful Veterans Job and Resource Fair on Saturday in West Covina. The fair connected veterans with employers and service organizations that place hiring priority on those who have served our country.

Monday, June 5, 2017

SACRAMENTO – Assemblywoman Blanca E. Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) today honored Dawn DeVroom Stafford, owner of Arrow Automotive in Azusa as Small Business of the Year at the 2017 California Small Business Day luncheon. The purpose of this award is to recognize a small business owner from the 48th Assembly District for the outstanding contributions they make to the community.

Friday, May 5, 2017

(West Covina) – Assemblywoman Blanca E. Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) is proud to work with various state agencies to bring essential services right to her community. Constituents can speak to representatives who will be on hand to answer questions, provide helpful services, and assist with concerns. 

Wednesday, April 26, 2017

(West Covina) – Assemblywoman Blanca E. Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) announced her staff will be hosting mobile office hours throughout the 48th Assembly District. During this outreach, constituents can meet with members of the Assemblywoman’s staff to obtain assistance with issues involving state agencies, including the Department of Motor Vehicles, Consumer Affairs, Employment Development Department, Social Services, Veterans Affairs and more.

Tuesday, March 28, 2017

(Sacramento) - Assemblywoman Blanca E. Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) and other Members of the Budget Sub Committee on Health and Human Services are asking the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) to fix an error they created while improperly procuring a contract bid.  The Department has refused to provide a timely fix.  

“It is egregious to me that we as a state have allowed innocent newborns to be lost to follow-up.  These children depend on us for vital hearing services and the Department of Health Care Services cannot continue to fail them,” said Assemblywoman Rubio.  

Monday, December 5, 2016

Top priorities include educational attainment and improved opportunities for all residents

(SACRAMENTO) -  Blanca E. Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) was sworn in as the Assemblymember for the 48th Assembly District today. 

“It is an honor and a privilege to serve the residents of the 48th Assembly District. I look forward to working in the Assembly to give working families the resources they need to succeed”, said Assemblymember Rubio.  

Rubio, the daughter of a factory worker and housekeeper, has dedicated her life to public service with 16 years of experience as an educator. She is a former a classroom teacher and local school board member.

The 48th Assembly District, is comprised of the cities of Azusa, Baldwin Park, Bradbury, City of Industry, Covina, Duarte, El Monte, Glendora, Irwindale, Monrovia, West Covina, and the San Gabriel Valley unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, including Bassett, Charter Oak, Citrus, East Arcadia, Ramona, Valinda and West La Puente.