On #DenimDay, we wear denim and stand in solidarity with survivors of sexual violence. Enough is enough. Sexual violence has no place in our society, and we must continue to listen to survivors, show our support, and enact change.

Unfortunately California is facing a youth mental health crisis, but resources like allcove youth mental health centers provide vital care and services to support young people across the state. (1/2)

This morning I toured the Palo Alto Horizontal Levee project with @savesfbay.bsky.social & partners. (1/2)

I celebrated Earth Month by hosting a Trail Talk this weekend at Shoreline Park in Mountain View! It was great to connect with constituents in a more low-key way, learn a lot about ecological efforts in the district, get some steps in & mostly avoid the rain. A fun morning & a great time had by all!

A great community coffee in Portola Valley this morning. I always appreciate our conversations on issues important to our communities and how we can find real solutions. Thank you to everyone who braved the rain to join us!

Tonight marks the first night of Passover, a story of community and liberation. As we gather around the Seder table this evening, let us remember that we, the Jewish people, began our journey as “strangers in a strange land.” (1/2)

Trump’s recent Executive Order to restrict mail-in voting is not only unconstitutional, but a blatant attack on our election system. As the author of CA’s universal vote-by mail law, I’m appalled, but not surprised, by these attempts to undermine our democracy & disenfranchise millions of voters.

In California, the story of the farmworker movement highlights the power of community voices to create change, and advance dignity and equity for all. (1/2)

Amazing turnout at our first AI Basics for Everyday Life Seminar — with over 750 constituents who signed up! From learning how to spot AI generated content to learning more about how AI works, I hope everyone walked away with more confidence in understand AI. (1/2)

The payday lending business is dependent on trapping Californians in a cycle of reborrowing, leaving them worse off than when they started. It’s time to end the payday loan debt cycle. I’m proud to author AB 2558 to protect Californians & their hard-earned dollars from these predatory loans.

Hangar One at Moffett Field is one of the most iconic sites in my district and across California, but it had fallen into disrepair and was in need of abatement of toxic substances and a massive effort to renovate the historic structure. (1/2)

A lively time at my community coffee in Campbell this morning! Thank you to everyone who came out to discuss AI, energy prices, election security, bike safety, and so much more!

It was great to join the Santa Clara County School Boards Association for their Annual Legislative Brunch. From the discussions of special education in our schools to the importance of STEM education, I appreciated our conversations on how we can best support our schools.

I am honored to recognize Olga Talamante as AD 23’s Woman of the Year. (1/3)

A truly beautiful evening at the inaugural Muslims of Menlo Park Atherton Ramadan Iftar! It was special to have a chance to sit together, eat together, and remember that what unites us is far greater than what divides us. And it was great to meet so many people, including lots of neighbors!

Pharmacists play a vital role in our communities, delivering critical services to those who need them most. (1/2)

We have lost too many young people to suicide in my district and across California. (1/3)

Amazing time at the Palo Alto Asian American Connection Lunar New Year celebration! It was great to bring in the year of the Fire Horse with such a large, diverse, and festive group! 🔥🐴

A fantastic morning at Shoreline Park in Mountain View today, celebrating the restoration of a 435-acre wetland habitat to support wildlife and improve public access to the Bay. (1/2)

Great to join @governor.ca.gov and colleagues for the bill signing for a $590 million emergency loan to support Bay Area Transit agencies that will protect service for hundreds of thousands of transit riders, and get hundreds of thousands of cars off of the road every day.

May this holy month bring renewal, reflection, and enlightenment. Ramadan Mubarak!

One of my favorite parts of my job is getting to occasionally be a tour guide for students visiting Sacramento from the district.  It was great to welcome the Latimer School from San Jose and show them their State Capitol! I am always impressed by our future leaders and their amazing questions!

Honored to be one of TURN’s 2025 Legislative Champions for my work to prevent IOUs like PG&E from using your hard earned money for political lobbying and PR campaigns. This year, I look forward to building upon our success to create a more affordable & sustainable CA for all.

It was uplifting to talk to the San Mateo County Youth Commission Civic Cafe yesterday. Their concern for others and for our democracy, their moral clarity, and their insistence that we must do more to push back against those who abuse power was truly inspiring. The future is bright!

Today on International Holocaust Remembrance Day, we honor the memory of the six million Jewish people and the millions of others who were systematically murdered in the Holocaust. (1/2)

A wonderful and historic night celebrating the swearing in of Santa Clara County Assessor Neysa Fligor, the first woman of color and first mom elected to a countywide leadership position in Santa Clara County!

I had my first serious talk with my six month old boy, Kaiden, on our walk this afternoon. May he grow up to have the same courage and moral clarity that Renee Good and Alex Pretti had to protect the vulnerable and stand up to the abuses of the powerful.

Alex Pretti was an ICU nurse. He is the second American citizen senselessly murdered by untrained, unneeded, unaccountable, unidentified government thugs who are terrorizing a U.S. city. He was legally monitoring government activity. He was legally carrying a firearm.

What an inspiring morning celebrating MLK Jr Day in San Jose with a tree planting with over 100 volunteers at Rainbow Park and volunteering at the community garden at Latimer School with dozens of students and parents. As MLK taught us, everyone can be great because everyone can serve.

Yesterday was one of the most special days in my 9+ years in the legislature, as I got to watch my dear friend Monique Limón get sworn in as the 50th President pro Tempore of the State Senate and the first mom and woman of color to hold the position. (1/3)

Wishing everyone in AD23 and across California a Happy New Year! While 2025 was a bit rough at times, I’m proud of the progress we made lowering utility bills, protecting consumers, strengthening worker rights, and improving our democracy.

Wishing a meaningful and happy Kwanzaa to all celebrating in my district and throughout California. May your week be filled with connection, reflection, and celebration! 🕯️

Wishing a Merry Christmas to all who are celebrating. May your day be filled with joy, love, and kindness! 🎄

Today marks the first night of Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights that reminds us of the power of hope and the resilience of the Jewish community. Wishing you all a celebration filled with peace, light, and courage during what might feel like dark and scary times. 🕎✨

The antisemitic terror attack on a peaceful crowd of Jews celebrating the first night of Hanukkah in Australia is horrific, heartbreaking, and totally predictable.

I’m overwhelmed with appreciation for everyone who donated to our Holiday Toy Drive! (1/2)

We had a wonderful community coffee at the famous Buck's Restaurant in Woodside on Friday morning! (1/2)

Thank you to the Santa Clara County Aging & Adult Services Senior’s Agenda for welcoming me to this year’s summit. To create a more equitable California, we must implement and develop systems that help everyone thrive from childhood through their older years. (1/2)

Wishing you a happy Thanksgiving filled with friends, family, and good food 🦃🥧. I’m grateful for our community and for the privilege of serving you. Thank you to everyone working today to keep us safe and supported.

Team Berman had a chance to volunteer with Community Services Agency at their regular Monday food giveaway. Everyone went home with loads of fresh veggies and other groceries, as well as a chicken, turkey, or ham for the holiday. (1/2)

What a great morning in Saratoga! This was my 5th community coffee of 2025, and I’m always impressed to see so many community members show up! From wildfire mitigation to utility rates to supporting community college students, I love hearing directly from my constituents about what they care about.

As we enter the holiday season, charitable organizations and nonprofits are often lifelines to friends and neighbors in our communities who are struggling. (1/3)

15 years ago I had the chance to serve on the City of Palo Alto’s Infrastructure Blue Ribbon Commission, and our top recommendation was to build a new, seismically safe Public Safety Building. Yesterday the community got to celebrate the building’s grand opening. (1/2)

I was truly humbled to attend the San Mateo County Veterans Luncheon, honoring the brave men and women who have fought for our freedoms. It was inspiring to hear from five WWII veterans, one of whom was only 19 years old when he fought in D-Day. (1/2)

Our right to live in a free democracy is something we should never take for granted. Today, and every day, we honor the brave men and women who stood tall for our freedom. Thank you to all our veterans.

If you or someone you know needs food assistance during the CalFresh/SNAP benefit freeze, help is available. Visit my website for state and local resources, or call 211 to connect with a local food program. (1/2)

Trump’s blatant lie about the validity of our election and CA’s use of vote-by-mail is simply un-American.  I am proud to have written the law to make California a universal vote-by-mail state, and Trump's attempts to sow doubt in our voting system is dangerous to democracy — just like him.

Today’s my birthday, and my bday wish is for you to vote! Our democracy thrives when we all participate, so whether you vote by mail, drop off your ballot, or vote in person, make sure you vote. Visit vote.ca.gov to find your nearest polling location and make a plan to vote!

Amazing turnout at my 7th annual Senior Scam Stopper Seminar - over 750 constituents signed up! The world has changed a lot since the first time I hosted this event seven years ago, and our expert panel provided great tips to protect yourself and your loved ones from ever-evolving scams. (1/2)

It’s not too late to sign up for our Senior Scam Stopper Seminar tomorrow at 1! This is a great opportunity to learn how to protect yourself from both old and new scams! All are welcome to attend this free & virtual seminar! RSVP here: a23.asmdc.org/event/202510...