Sunset at Coronado Beach. Coronado, California. October 26, 2025

Congress must prioritize healthcare subsidies for hardworking Americans and ensure our military personnel and federal workers are paid.

Thank you, Spreckels Organ Society, Balboa Park and San Diego Opera! The Halloween “Phantom of the Opera Concert” was fantastic. Soprano Laynee Dell, tenor Cole Tornberg, and Organist Raul Prieto Ramirez were all incredible. 🎃👻

"YES” on 50 — Give California stronger representation in Washington DC. 🇺🇸

The Immaculata. San Diego, California. 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Oct. 26, 2025. Parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector — Present yourself honestly before God, with humility, sincerity and humbleness.

Happy Birthday, Natalie Merchant, Rita Wilson & Jaclyn Smith. All my love. ❤️ Happy Birthday, Hillary Clinton! So grateful for you. 🇺🇸💙🙏 Happy Birthday, Rep. Troy Carter & Rep. Emanuel Cleaver. Thank you. 🇺🇸 Happy Birthday, Dylan McDermott, Seth MacFarlane & Keith Urban. All my best! 😎

"I fight for the rights of the poor people because l know how it is to be poor. I'm not afraid to tell the truth.” —Larry Itliong

Today, California celebrates Filipino American labor leader Larry Itliong, a trailblazer during one of the most pivotal movements for farmworker rights in U.S. history. His commitment to unity and social justice continues to inspire Californians today.

Dedicated farm workers make Halloween and all of our holidays truly special. Thank you! 🎃

Remember when STATES’ RIGHTS was a long-standing conservative and Republican principle? “This is not a federal election.” “The US DOJ has no business or basis to interfere with this election.” —Gov. Newsom

Gov. Gavin Newsom: “California will not be intimidated.” “Trump is sending the DOJ to California to “monitor” the election. His intentions are clear — he wants to suppress the vote. And when we win, he will falsely lay claim to fraud.” www.kqed.org/news/1206144...

Hey California, Defend Democracy! Vote “YES” on 50! 🇺🇸

“October 25, 2025 🎃” —Patrick McDonnell, Mutts Comics

Happy Birthday, Katy Perry, Ciara, Samantha Bee, Leslie Grossman and Marion Ross. All my love. ❤️ Happy Birthday, Chad Smith. All my best! 😎

"Using anonymous donations to fund our military raises troubling questions of whether our own troops are at risk of literally being bought and paid for by foreign powers," “Pentagon confirmed it accepted an anonymous $130 million donation” apple.news/AeP3f1H4rSR-...

“Inflation hit 3% - a signal that households’ purchasing power continues to drop at a rapid pace” We’re all “paying more for the goods and services we buy” “Tariffs are contributing to higher prices” - “The longer tariffs last, the more households pay” apple.news/AfPVT_qIYRV-...

America’s inflation is back at 3%. “The cost of living gets even more expensive for Americans” — “prices rise at the fastest pace since the start of the year.” “prices are rising faster than they typically should.” apple.news/AqEuqgmA3To-...

“Renew health care subsidies for hardworking American families”

“Trump and his family’s efforts to profit from his presidency”

Scary Halloween decorations are the best! 🎃👻

“California the whole nation is counting on you.” “Return your ballot today — Vote YES on 50” —President Barack Obama 🇺🇸

Congress must guarantee affordable and accessible healthcare for all Americans. Congress must also get our military personnel and federal employees paid.

Happy Birthday, Senator Merkley and Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham. Grateful for you and your leadership. 🇺🇸 Happy Birthday, Drake, F. Murray Abraham and Kevin Kline. All my best! 😎 Happy Birthday, Daya. All my love. ❤️

Sunset at Mission Beach. San Diego, California. October 23, 2025

Hey California, vote “YES” on Prop 50, and please, turn in your ballot! 🇺🇸

Happy Birthday, Emilia Clarke. All my love. ❤️ Happy Birthday, Ryan Reynolds, Michael Crichton, Ang Lee, Dwight Yoakam and Weird Al Yankovic. All my best! 😎 Remembering, St. Ignatius of Loyola and Johnny Carson. 🕊️

Millions of American lives are at risk in this healthcare crisis. If this administration truly cares about saving lives, they should begin with saving American lives, and fund healthcare.

Millions of American lives are counting on Congress to do the right thing and pass healthcare for the people.

Americans will soon be forced to pay double, triple, increased healthcare premiums or “to risk it” next year and go without insurance. The health and well being of millions of Americans is at stake.

Without Congress approving/providing healthcare subsidies, millions of American lives are at risk.

The health and well being of millions of Americans is at stake. American families will be forced to pay double, triple, increased premiums or “to risk it” next year and go without insurance. apple.news/AHTHRMX2HTDq...

Hey California Voters: Prop. 50 ballots are out! Return by Nov. 4 — earlier is better. 🇺🇸

Happy Birthday, Jeff Goldblum, Bill Condon, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Christopher Lloyd and Shaggy. All my best! 😎

Happy Birthday, Glen Powell, Dean Lewis, Kane Brown, 21 Savage, Tom Everett and Elvin Bishop. All my best! 😎 Happy Birthday, Doja Cat, Judge Judy and Kim Kardashian. All my love. ❤️ Remembering, Carrie Fischer.🕊️

Congress should resume work and focus on: 1. Ensuring affordable, accessible healthcare for all Americans. 2. Securing timely pay for military personnel and federal workers.

Healthcare costs will increase nationwide without the extension of ACA credits.

Keep healthcare affordable for American families.

Happy Diwali, California! Today, we celebrate the Festival of Lights — the spiritual victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. Wishing all who celebrate a year filled with peace and unity.

Happy Diwali! Remember, this celebration is a fight for good over evil, knowledge over ignorance, and light over darkness. May yours be filled with light, joy, and prosperity. 🪔

Sunset over the Sacramento River. Sacramento, California. October 20, 2025

BITE BACK, CALIFORNIA!! VOTE “YES” ON 50! 🇺🇸

Happy Birthday, Kamala Harris, Meena Harris, Rep Mike Levin & Sen Brian Schatz. Grateful for you. Thank you!🇺🇸 “I was born into a fight for freedom and stood in that tradition. Freedom to vote, to control one’s own body … And the freedom to simply be.” —Kamala Harris, 107 Days

Happy Birthday, Viggo Mortensen, Snoop Dogg, William Zabka, Danny Boyle and John Krasinski. All my best! 😎 Happy Birthday, Dannii Minogue. All my love.❤️ Remembering, Bela Lugosi, Tom Petty.🕊️

Sunset at the Old Sacramento Waterfront. Sacramento, California. October 19, 2025

My heartfelt gratitude to everyone who joined millions nationwide in celebrating freedom, democracy, and human rights. Your unified message of peace and love was powerful, clear, and precise. Thank you. 🇺🇸

Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. Sacramento, California. 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time. October 19, 2025. Pray with persistence — Let God see your faith. Do not lose heart, and never give up.

Happy Birthday, John Lithgow, Jon Favreau, Trey Parker and Evander Holyfield. All my best! 😎 Happy Birthday, Jennifer Holliday and Rebecca Ferguson. All my love. ❤️ Happy Birthday, Amy Carter. So grateful for you and your family. 🇺🇸 Remembering, LaWanda Page and Divine.🕊️

Civil rights and freedom. Pluralism and nonviolent protest. The values Americans cherish are under assault by Donald Trump. THIS IS THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, and California will keep peacefully pushing back against the Trump Administration's authoritarian takeover.