Senator Thomas J. Umberg

I’m happy to share more encouraging news tonight: the evacuation zone has now been reduced to only the immediate area surrounding the facility.

My wife, retired Brigadier General Robin Umberg, and I are spending this Memorial Day here in Garden Grove, where emergency officials shared encouraging news this morning that temperatures and pressure levels continue to decrease.

Tune in at 5 PM for the latest updates on the Garden Grove situation. Thank you to KTLA 5, ABC7 and CBS for helping keep our community informed and for speaking with me today as this situation continues to evolve.

Latest update on the Garden Grove situation: emergency personnel continue monitoring the tank closely after a crack was identified that may potentially be relieving pressure. Officials have advised that it is still unclear whether this will resolve the situation, and the area remains unsafe.

Right now, the most important thing is everyone’s safety. If you are in an evacuation area and have not left, please evacuate now. If you need help evacuating or need information on where to go, please call (714) 628-7085.

Thanks to KTLA News and Eytan Wallace for covering this. Senator Cervantes and I are committed to protecting our polling places and making sure every voter can cast a ballot without intimidation.

If we don’t act, who will? Who is going to act on behalf of people in our communities being targeted simply because of their language, their occupation, or the color of their skin? It is our time. That’s why I voted yes on SB 747.

Excited to be back in session. We have a busy year ahead with a lot of challenges, and my colleagues and I are ready to get to work and meet those challenges. Looking forward to 2026!

Tomorrow is Election Day! Be sure to stop by and drop off your ballot in the mail, at a local drop box or vote center. Your vote is your voice and every vote matters. Vote Centers are open from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm, and if you are inline to vote by 8:00 pm STAY IN LINE!