Senator Tom Umberg

06/01/2026

Announcing Rosalina Davis as Senate District 34's June Constituent of the Month!

Rosalina, owner of Tlaquepaque Restaurant in Placentia, has been a driving force in the Old Town business community. She serves as president of the Placita Santa Fe Merchants Association and is a founding organizer of beloved local traditions like the Placentia Tamale Festival and Las Posadas. We thank Rosalina for her invaluable contributions to the 34th Senate District!

06/01/2026

Announcing La Victoria Cocina Mexicana as Senate District 34's June Small Business of the Month!

La Victoria is a restaurant and meat market located in the City of Santa Ana. They are a family-owned business that pays homage to their Mexican roots through authentic and traditional dishes. We thank La Victoria Cocina Mexicana for their contributions to the Orange County food scene and for their positive impact on the 34th Senate District.

05/29/2026

A webinar for businesses impacted by the recent chemical incident affecting several Orange County communities will take place tomorrow, Friday, May 29, 2026, at 9 a.m.
The webinar will be offered in four languages:
• English
• Spanish
• Vietnamese
• Korean
Please see the attached flyers in all four languages.
Registration link:
https://resources-occhemicalincident.eventbrite.com/
During the webinar, businesses will receive information on available federal, state, county, and local resources, business support services, and guidance for impacted businesses.

05/28/2026

When the President says he is going to disrupt an election, I believe him. A successful effort to interfere in an election is what first motivated me to run for office 36 years ago. It is shocking and deeply troubling that people are still willing to threaten the very foundation of our democracy. Read more here:

Official website of Senator Tom Umberg, representing California Senate District 34.

05/27/2026

The evacuation order has been lifted. Please drive safely, proceed with caution and continue following guidance from local officials as residents return home.

05/26/2026

Thank you to Fox and Andy Mac for the opportunity to speak with you on the ground yesterday and provide an update on the situation as our emergency responders continue their work.

A damaged tank containing dangerous, toxic chemicals is no longer at risk of a "catastrophic" explosion, officials said during a press conference Monday. As a result, some people who live near the tank are no longer under an evacuation order, although thousands still are. Officials said while the wo...

05/26/2026

05/26/2026

More encouraging news today, and we are continuing to make progress. Emergency officials shared that the situation is moving in the right direction as crews stabilize the tanks and begin transferring material from the volatile tank into another tank to help neutralize it.

While my team remains deployed and active in the community right now, helping at shelters, sharing resources and assisting residents impacted by this emergency, I’m heading back to Sacramento to begin conversations with legislative leaders and the Governor about what more we can do and what steps need to be taken moving forward.

Something like this can never happen again. We owe our communities answers, accountability and action.

05/26/2026

“'The trajectory is headed in the right direction for the first time since Thursday,' said Thomas J. Umberg, a state senator who represents the area that has been evacuated." For the latest updates and information, read more here:

Officials announced that more than half of the 40,000 displaced residents could return home.