Cathedral Catholic High School standouts James Castagnola and Michael Podstreleny’s college team won in NCAA Division I baseball game on Saturday, March 15

California State Senator Brian W. Jones posted on May 8 about celebrating local traditions while raising concerns over government spending and higher education admissions practices under current state leadership.

Senate Minority Leader Brian W. Jones introduced Senate Joint Resolution 15 urging Congress to stop an impending payroll tax hike on California employers tied to unpaid unemployment insurance debt from COVID-19 relief efforts under Governor Newsom’s administration. The resolution highlights concerns about burdens faced by small businesses after pandemic-related closures and fraudulent claim payouts.

State Senator Brian W. Jones used social media posts between May 6-8, 2026 to criticize California’s budget management and recent SNAP rule changes.