The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is now accepting public comments on the just-released draft California Bobcat Conservation and Management Plan - Need Your Comments!

SACRAMENTO, CA, September 25, 2026 - Today, Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 2344, the Justice for Seized Animals Act, authored by Assemblymember Matt Haney and cosponsored by Social Compassion in Legislation and the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office...

We are so thankful and relieved to report that Governor Newsom has vetoed AB 1722, a bill that would have created a statutory defense to the killing ("taking") of a California endangered species, including wolves. Plus, we are incredibly grateful to everyone who supported and/or joined us for our “Justice for Animals” event this past Saturday at the beautiful home of our extraordinary hosts, Alya and Dr. Gary Michelson.

Governor Gavin Newsom has signed AB 1999, authored by Assemblymember Ash Kalra, Please Make One Call to Governor Newsom for TWO bills: Ask him to: Sign AB 2344!  And to: Veto AB 1722!

Watch the latest Because They Need Us Episode : 13 with Congressman Mike Levin, a discussion about Trump’s Deadly Wildlife Policy Changes. Reminder to RSVP for September 19th! You Won't Want To Miss!

AB 2344 Passes the Senate; Goes back to Assembly For Final Votes! Update on September 19th Event That You Won't Want To Miss! Please ask Governor Newsom to Veto AB 1722!

Please Ask Governor Newsom to Veto AB 1722 plus an Update on September 19th Event That You Won't Want to Miss!

SCIL is proud to announce our new board member, Nicole Rechtszaid. Now is the time to contact the Governor to sign AB 1999 into law! And we are proud to announce that our volunteer data scientist, Michael Mavrovouniotis, published another important and insightful peer-reviewed paper titled, "Shelter Dog Census Changes Track Intakes but Resolve Slowly via Outcomes and Especially Adoptions."

AB 1999 Passes the Full Senate! Watch Senator Tim Grayson Present AB 1999 on the Senate Floor this Afternoon. Help Us Pass AB 2344. Call Your State Senator and tell them: Please Vote Yes on AB 2344!

Critical progress update on AB 2344, 1382 & 1999. Plus, have you gotten your ticket for the upcoming event?