Holly Mitchell

Calif. State Senator Holly Mitchell enjoys candid moment with local students

March 29, 2018

Calif. State Senator Holly Mitchell enjoys a candid moment with students at Marcus Garvey School in Los Angeles, Ca. during "Dr. Seuss' Read Across America" event. The event was hosted by Mother's In Action. (Photo by Kristina Dixon for Sentinel) ... read more »

Sen. Holly Mitchell on the importance of encouraging Black students to achieve

March 4, 2018

During a press conference by the California Black Legislative Caucus on the state of Black California and how it has changed over the past 10 years, Sen. Holly J. Mitchell talks about the importance of encouraging Black students to achieve. ... read more / watch video »

Sen. Holly J. Mitchell Wants her Constituents to Thrive

December 21, 2017

The Sentinel caught up with Mitchell recently to talk about her role as a state senator, the challenges that come with overseeing a budget, and some of the new legislation going into effect January 1. ... read more »

EXCLUSIVE: Calif. State Senator Holly J. Mitchell goes one-on-one

December 20, 2017

Calif. State Senator Holly J. Mitchell goes one - on - one with the Los Angeles Sentinel Newspaper and L.A. Watts Times Newspaper. Mitchell sits down for an exclusive interview with managing editor Brandon I. Brooks. ... read more / watch video »

Gov. Brown ends unfair attorney’s fees for those found innocent

July 14, 2017

California Gov. Jerry Brown recently signed into law the first in a package of criminal justice-reform bills seeking to improve public safety, save taxpayers money and put greater emphasis on prevention, rehabilitation and maintaining family cohesion. ... read more »

Bill to Reduce Permanent Property Seizures by Law Enforcement Passes

August 25, 2016

Seized assets valued at less than $40,000 must be returned unless owner convicted ... read more »

Bill to Decriminalize Prostitution Charges Against Minors Passes

August 24, 2016

Moves CA toward treatment rather than punishment for sex trafficked juveniles ... read more »

March 24, 2016

Taking a look into the leading ladies of the state. ... read more / view gallery »

State Sen. Holly Mitchell Holds Public Hearing on Women and Inequality

November 12, 2015

Sen. Bob Huff and Sen. Holly J. Mitchell listen to testimony delivered by community stakeholders and advocates regarding homelessness, sex trafficking and foster care of homeless and exploited women at a “Women and Inequality; ... read more »

Sen. Holly J. Mitchell Statement on the Assembly Vote on SB 443 Civil Asset Forfeiture

October 1, 2015

I am deeply disappointed that my bill to protect private property rights and the presumption that individuals are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law was defeated on the Assembly floor Thursday following heavy lobbying by law enforcement on a 24/41 vote. ... read more »