“Addressing Gun Violence as a Public Health Epidemic” will bring a group of experts together virtually to share various perspectives, insight and research with the goal of ending gun violence.
U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, hosted a virtual roundtable discussion Thursday with community leaders addressing gun violence across California.
The Golden State had one of the highest rates of gun violence in the 1980s and 1990s until lawmakers began tightening firearms restrictions. More still needs to be done, according to community leaders.