CA senator's staff blocks journalist

(The Center Square) – A staff member of California Sen. Anna Caballero, D-Merced County, physically blocked The Center Square Monday from approaching the senator and asking questions about her recent bill concerning child abuse cases. The reporter, who was wearing her press credentials, was waiting in a common area at the Capitol when Caballero and a staff member exited an elevator. At the same time, another staff member left the senator's and her staff's office, and he entered the hallway that leads to Caballero's office. This was the staff member who blocked the reporter from approaching Caballero in the hallway as the senator headed toward the office, which was around the corner. The staffer in question would not give his name but said Caballero’s staff made it clear she would not answer questions about her bill, Senate Bill 1143. The Center Square also tried to ask questions of Caballero about her bill during a Senate floor session scheduled for Mond