Cleaner energy, lower utility bills. That’s what green energy programs are doing while incentivizing the installation of renewable energy projects. In East Oakland, a partnership between @avaenergy.org and Prologis is generating 7.3 megawatts of clean, locally produced energy.

2024's Prop 4 Climate Bond is helping California meet its environmental goals by investing $10 billion in projects to protect our natural lands, provide clean drinking water, and improve resiliency against extreme heat and rising sea levels. #WorldEnvironmentDay

June is #MensHealthMonth. Too many men are ignoring their physical and mental health, resulting in lower life expectancies and higher levels of loneliness. Routine checkups and not being afraid to ask for help can improve wellbeing and quality of life.

I will not stand by and watch hundreds of thousands of hardworking Californians lose their CalFresh coverage. I have been leading efforts to protect and fund our CalFresh program to ensure that no one goes hungry.

Its Election Day, polls are open until 8pm. You can vote in-person at a voting center or drop off your ballot at a secure ballot drop box. 🗳️ Find where to vote here: Alameda County: acvote.alamedacountyca.gov/voting/ways-... Contra Costa County: www.contracostavote.gov/election/jun...

Happy #PrideMonth, a time to celebrate love, courage, and the right of every person to live their true selves. California is committed to inclusive spaces and defending LGBTQ+ rights. Listen, learn, uplift queer voices, and stand up for equality. 🏳️‍🌈

We are halfway through this year's legislative process, and I'm proud to announce that nine of my bills have advanced the Senate. 🧵 (1/4)

Thank you to the Asian Pacific Environmental Network @apen4ej.bsky.social for stopping by my district office and for your advocacy on supporting legislation I'm fighting for to fund vital affordable housing and anti-displacement programs.

It's common sense that if you own a firearm, you should know how to properly use it. My SB 948 just passed the Senate, which will prevent gun deaths by requiring a basic training course and holds people who move to the state to the same standards as existing firearm owners.

Healthcare is one of the fastest growing industries in the East Bay. My team toured the recently opened Samuel Merritt University's state-of-the-art campus in downtown Oakland, which is helping train the next generation of healthcare workers while revitalizing the downtown area.

It's time to shine a light on ICE activity to advance accountability, transparency, and safety. My SB 1257 has advanced the Senate, which will require annual reporting on immigration enforcement incidents in California. sd07.senate.ca.gov/news/bill-sh...

This #MemorialDay, we honor the servicemembers who paid the ultimate price for our freedoms. We remember you today and always.

It was great to speak with @caltransit.bsky.social to talk about the need to support our transit systems that our commuters rely on. For every $1 invested in transit, $4.30 is generated in economic activity. I'm continuing to fight to fund safe and reliable transit.

Congrats to the Native American Health Center on the opening of Flicker in Oakland's Fruitvale district. The development provides 76 units of affordable housing and dental/health facilities, while incorporating Native American culture and identity into its architecture.

On #HarveyMilkDay we honor the legacy of a trailblazer who, as one of the first openly gay elected officials in the nation, used his voice to demand equality, visibility, and dignity. His courage to run, organize, and speak against injustice remains an inspiration.

As a coauthor of AB 1768, I'm proud to give the voters of Contra Costa County the opportunity to make their own decisions on taxation. This bill provides the mechanism to respect the will of the voters, strengthening democracy and the voice of the people.

It was a pleasure to have Berkeley @mayoradenaishii.bsky.social visit the Capitol, where we explored ways for the state to better support the needs of the city and Berkeley residents.

Taking action to deter illegal dumping is needed to improve compliance and support cleaner and safer neighborhoods. With the unanimous passage of my SB 1218 in the Senate, we are one step closer to helping cities enforce and reduce illegal dumping.

The Oakland community has the backs of at-risk youth. I joined advocates and leaders to support funding the CTE TAY Hub, which will transform how we lift up transitional age youth with housing, education, and career pathways.

It is my pleasure to recognize Richmond's Urban Tilth as our district's Nonprofit of the Year. For over 20 years, Urban Tilth has advanced a more equitable food system, teaching young people how to grow and cook local produce, promoting healthier and self-sufficient communities.

Excited to participate in another affordable housing groundbreaking ceremony to advance opportunity, dignity, and stability. 2700 International in Oakland's Fruitvale District will provide 75 units of housing, including 22 units for formerly homeless veterans.

Excited to announce that two more of my bills have advanced the Senate today: SB 1383 protects workers by ensuring critical labor standards like healthcare and apprenticeship programs can’t be waived in exchange for density bonuses. (1/2)

SB 1400 becomes my first bill of 2026 to advance the Senate! This bill modernizes the governance of the Alameda Health System, creating greater flexibility to improve oversight, efficiency, and long-term financial stability of public hospitals serving patients in Alameda County.

Carl Anthony transformed the environmental movement by centering racial equity, community power, and sustainability. An architect, planner, and visionary, he helped forge the modern environmental justice movement and inspired generations to fight for a more just world.

Thanks to a proposed $125M in the state budget, we are one step closer to making Golden Gate Fields a vibrant regional waterfront park for all Californians to enjoy. My thoughts: sd07.senate.ca.gov/news/senator...

UC Berkeley is making progress on its goal to provide more housing for students with the groundbreaking of its largest housing dorm ever. The Bancroft-Fulton Student Housing project directly across from campus will provide 1,600 beds and amenities to helps students succeed.

This Mother's Day, I am thankful for my mom, and all moms, for their compassion, patience and strength. Thank you for everything you do.

Lupe Gallegos-Diaz (Achievement in Higher Education) is the Director of the UC Berkeley Chicanx Latinx Student Development Office, a lecturer in the Chicanx Latinx Studies Program/Ethnic Studies Department, and co-founder of the UCB Latinx and the Environment program.

State and local officials are taking action to address illegal dumping. I attended the #IDCon5 statewide conference hosted by Alameda Supervisor Nate Miley to discuss partnering with the City of Oakland on my legislation, SB 1218, to hold illegal dumpers accountable.

Construction workers are building our future. I joined the Construction Trades Workforce Initiative to fight for fair labor standards like apprenticeship opportunities and healthcare. My bill SB 1383 ensures that we make progress in housing development without sacrificing labor.

The City of Richmond and the SAFE Center kicked off Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a community celebration, showcasing the diversity of West Contra Costa's AAPI diaspora through cultural performances and a resource fair.

I joined Visión y Compromiso in advocating for bills that support immigration and access to healthcare. My SB 1257 will provide accountability and transparency on immigration enforcement incidents, building on previous legislation like my SB 81 to protect patient privacy.

Thank you nurses for the work you do to keep our communities healthy and safe. I recently attended the Nurse Alliance Conference hosted by @seiuca.org to talk about our partnership in passing SB 81, improving patient privacy and safety. #NationalNursesDay

Happy #NationalTeacherAppreciationDay! Thank you to the mentors who spark curiosity, lift up the next generation, and help students find their full potential. Your passion shapes futures. 🍎🎓️

Congrats to Alameda Point Collaborative on the opening of Arnold's Place, a 50-bed medical respite center supporting unhoused residents recover from serious illness. The welcoming, state-of-the-art facility can be used as a model replicated across the state. alamedapost.com/news/arnolds...

Happy #CincoDeMayo! This weekend, thousands attended Richmond's 21st annual Cinco de Mayo festival, highlighting the vibrancy and diversity of Mexican American culture in a family-friendly community setting.

I had the honor of recognizing Lupe Gallegos-Diaz, Director of the UC Berkeley Chicanx Latinx Student Development Office, for her leadership in addressing educational and economic inequities. She joins this year's cohort of the Latino Caucus 24th annual Latino Spirit Awards.

I joined the Alameda Labor Council and the Building and Construction Trades Council of Alameda County at a #MayDay rally in Berkeley. As a champion of the labor movement, I introduced SB 1383 to protect essential labor standards, apprenticeship programs, and healthcare coverage.

The California Violence Intervention and Prevention (CalVIP) Program is delivering real results, leading to Oakland's lowest homicide rate since the 1960s. I have proposed additional funding to CalVIP to build upon this success, creating safer communities.

Alameda County residents: On May 2, 10am-1pm, an Emergency Preparedness Fair will take place at the Emeryville Center of Community Life. Do you know what to do when disaster strikes? Register to get tips and tools on how to keep safe and resilient: bit.ly/d5preparedness

The East Bay Regional Parks District is hosting its first Parks & Community Resource Fair. Learn more about about the parks in your area, amazing community groups, and job opportunities in the outdoors. ⌚️ May 9, 1pm-3pm 📍 101 Myrtle St, Oakland

This week I got to meet with the future leaders of California. 4th grade students from Prospect Sierra, El Cerrito, and 8th grade students Corpus Christi School, Piedmont toured the Capitol to learn about state government and the work we are doing to support their future.

As we celebrate Earth Day and all of the clean ups this weekend, I'm proud to have co-authored Senate Joint Resolution 12 which opposes offshore Oil Drilling. While the Trump administration continues to use the pain and suffering of working class Americans to sell false hope of cheaper gas, we know

This week, the State Senate passed a resolution commemorating the 111th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide and highlighting more recent existential threats to the Armenian people, including the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh war. I stand in solidarity with the Armenian diaspora.

I met with mayors and councilmembers from cities across West Contra Costa County visiting the Capitol as part of the @calcities.bsky.social City Leaders Summit. We discussed ways the state can support local cities address homelessness, public safety, and climate change.

Happy to meet with local constituents representing @calbike.bsky.social to talk about increasing access to safe, reliable transportation options. We need to make sure that our infrastructure reflects the needs of the growing number of people commuting with bikes.

Recent catastrophic wildfires have accelerated efforts to advance climate resiliency efforts across the state. I introduced SB 1041 to protect communities by providing innovative and affordable financing options to assist homeowners in defending their homes from wildfires.

On #EarthDay and every day, California is taking action to ensure that our natural resources can be enjoyed for future generations to come. Humanity thrives when the environment thrives. 🌍️

The $10B housing bond which I coauthored has advanced the Senate Housing Committee! This will have a transformative impact on California, supporting working-class families, the unhoused, students, and future homeowners. Thank you @buffywicks.bsky.social for your leadership on AB 736.

Alameda County residents: On May 2, 10am-1pm, an Emergency Preparedness Fair will take place at the Emeryville Center of Community Life. Do you know what to do when disaster strikes? Register to get tips and tools on how to keep safe and resilient: bit.ly/d5preparedness