State Sen. Michael J. Rubio (D–Shafter) abruptly announced Friday that he is resigning his office to spend more time with his family and accept a government affairs job with Chevron Corp.

SACRAMENTO -- Former state Sen. Michael Rubio (D-Shafter) has agreed to pay a $200 fine to the state ethics agency for failing to properly disclose that he sold his house in Bakersfield to an oil ...

Not many Bay Area residents have heard of Sen. Michael Rubio, but his abrupt resignation could have a profound effect on the course of the California Legislature this session. The departure of the ...