November is CA Sikh Appreciation and Awareness Month! 🧡💙 We celebrate the Sikh community’s incredible contributions, from leadership and small business to agriculture, education, and acts of seva (selfless service) that strengthen our state. Let’s honor Sikh history & culture that uplifts CA.

If you or your family is impacted by the ongoing, inhumane immigration raids being carried out by the federal government, please see below to find available resources. 🦋ÓRALE - LONG BEACH Hotline: 562-245-9575 🦋 longbeach.gov/valuesact Long Beach Resource Line: (562) 570-4246

🚭Take a step toward quitting smoking and a healthier future. Support is available through the California Smokers’ Helpline: 1-800-NO-BUTTS | nobutts.org #GreatAmericanSmokeout #QuitSmoking #HealthyCA #SD33

🚧 Metro will begin underground utility work along the Southeast Gateway Line in Vernon, Huntington Park & Bell starting as early as Nov. 19 through Dec. 2025. For updates, visit Metro’s project page - www.metro.net/projects/sou... #SD33 #SenateDistrict33 #Metro #SELA

On Transgender Day of Remembrance, we honor and remember trans lives lost to violence. 🕯️💜 Let’s commit to safety, dignity, and inclusion for all. For civil rights resources: calcivilrights.ca.gov To reach a crisis hotline: 💜 thetrevorproject.org 💜 988california.org

November is American Diabetes Month 💙 Early detection, healthy habits, and regular screenings can make a life-changing difference. California’s Department of Public Health offers prevention and management resources: cdph.ca.gov/diabetes Let’s take small steps for a healthier SD33!

Developing CA's offshore wind is crucial for expanding access to cheaper, cleaner power. We are proud to join labor, port, environmental justice, conservation & industry groups in honoring @senatorgonzalez.bsky.social as the 2025 Offshore Wind Champion! www.brightlinedefense.org/news-old/bro...

Due to the federal budget, changes are coming to CalFresh. LA County Department of Social Services will be hosting webinars to help you learn about upcoming changes to CalFresh eligibility and benefits. Sign up here: bit.ly/3LPfdED

Happy America Recycles Day! ♻️💚 Let’s keep California clean by recycling bottles, cans, paper, and more. Small actions make a big difference! 🌎✨ Learn how and where to recycle: www.calrecycle.ca.gov #AmericaRecyclesDay #RecycleRight #Sustainability #SD33 #SenateDistrict33

Join me as we celebrate new funding 💸for the Bixby Knolls Community Foundation, an investment to help our local businesses grow, thrive, and keep our community strong. WHEN: Small Business Saturday, November 29 at 10:00 a.m. WHERE: Fingerprints Music, 3811 Atlantic Ave. Long Beach

This morning, Team Gonzalez joined our partners at Hub Cities for the SELA Region Drive-Thru Food Distribution, serving 351 families in South Gate. Families received fresh food and local resource information. Thank you to all our partners and volunteers who kept the distribution running smoothly.

Today we honor courage and hope. 💜👟 On Walk to School Day, we celebrate Ruby Bridges, whose bravery at just six years old helped pave the way for equality in education. ✨ Let’s carry her courage forward by supporting and uplifting our youth every day. 💪🏽📚

Happy World Kindness Day! 💛 Let’s make SD33 a little brighter with small acts that make a big difference. Volunteer, support local businesses, help a neighbor, or share a smile. If you want to step up for your community, California Volunteers is a great place to start: californiavolunteers.ca.gov

Be rain ready! LA County is expected to experience heavy rains today through the weekend, & some parts of the county are under flood watch or evacuation warnings beginning today (11/13) at 6pm. Do not drive or walk into flood areas, watch for mudslides, & stay alert for downed trees & power lines.

LA28 is seeking volunteers! Learn more: bit.ly/3Lppt6y Register your interest in volunteering to be part of this historic event: bit.ly/47Ns7dP #SD33 #SenateDistrict33 #LA28

While most Californians will see little change to their current benefits, new eligibility updates are coming to Medi-Cal in 2026 and 2027.  Information on upcoming changes: bit.ly/4oJprVy   Sign up for Medi-Cal: dhcs.ca.gov/Medi-Cal/Pages/apply

The #SELACulturalCenter Advisory Panel wants your input! 🎨 Share what arts, culture, and community programs you’d like to see in Southeast LA. 📋 English: bit.ly/SELACultural... 📋 Español: bit.ly/CentroCultur... Your voice matters—help shape SELA’s cultural future! #SELA #SD33 #SenateDistrict33

Please see the update below on CalFresh from the LA County Department of Social Services. The CA Department of Social Services is also posting updates on CalFresh benefits to: bit.ly/3WA3Na9

November is Transgender Awareness Month 🏳️‍⚧️ The federal administration’s attacks on the transgender community are unconscionable. In California, we stand for the full & equal rights of trans individuals. Learn more: calcivilrights.ca.gov #SD33 #SenateDistrict33 #TransAwarenessMonth

Today, a federal judge directed the federal administration to pay full SNAP benefits, known in California as CalFresh, for November 2025. The federal administration has appealed this ruling, and it may take several days for benefits to become available.

November is National Native American Heritage Month 🌿 Let’s honor the cultures, histories & contributions of Indigenous peoples across California. 📚 The CA Natural Resources Agency partners with Tribes on land stewardship & workforce programs supporting Indigenous youth: resources.ca.gov

Federal court rulings have directed the federal government to, at minimum, partially fund CalFresh benefits. CDSS is waiting for information from the USDA regarding the amount of benefits and when they will be available. CDSS will post updates here: bit.ly/3WA3Na9

Today is Election Day! Find a vote center: locator.lavote.gov/locations/ Find a ballot dropbox: locator.lavote.gov/locations/vbm Track your ballot: california.ballottrax.net/voter/

If you are impacted by the delay in CalFresh benefits, please visit my website for a list of food banks, locator tools, and free meal programs in and around Senate District 33. bit.ly/SD33-FoodBanks For other questions related to the federal shutdown, visit my shutdown FAQs page: bit.ly/49rSrfJ

Election Day is tomorrow! To find your polling place, visit: locator.lavote.gov/locations/ Or, you can return your ballot by mail or to a ballot dropbox: locator.lavote.gov/locations/vbm. Make sure it’s postmarked by November 4th! Track your ballot at: california.ballottrax.net/voter/

Covered CA Open Enrollment has begun! Enroll: coveredca.com/get-started You may notice increased premiums in 2026 due to actions taken at the federal level to end Enhanced Premium Tax Credits. Negotiations to reopen the federal government are tied to extending these tax credits.

🕯️💐 Día de los Muertos is a tradition honoring loved ones who’ve passed with ofrendas, marigolds & joy. In CA, home to 11M+ residents of Mexican descent, this holiday holds deep cultural and spiritual significance. Let’s honor the traditions that keep our communities vibrant. 💖

Additional vote centers in Long Beach and SELA open today! To find a vote center near you, visit: locator.lavote.gov/locations/ For information on same-day registration, visit sos.ca.gov/elections/voter-registration/same-day-reg.

For families impacted by the delay in CalFresh benefits, please find resources below from schools in Senate District 33.

🚨CalFresh Update: two federal judges ruled that the USDA must continue funding SNAP, known in California as CalFresh. The federal government has until Monday to decide whether to fully or partially fund the program. It may take several days for benefits to become available.

🎃 Happy Halloween, SD33! 👻 From parades to trick-or-treating, this holiday brings out our region’s creativity & community spirit. Stay safe & enjoy the spooky fun! 🍬🧡 #HappyHalloween #SoCal

Election day is right around the corner! Make sure to return your ballot by November 4th. For information on how to return your ballot by mail, visit: sos.ca.gov/elections/voter-registration/vote-mail To find a polling place or ballot dropbox, visit: sos.ca.gov/elections/polling-place

For residents impacted by the federal shutdown, LA County has provided the information below regarding food assistance, social services, information for veterans, and more. This information and other updates related to the federal shutdown are available on my website: bit.ly/49rSrfJ

Get ready for more exciting Halloween community events tomorrow! 🎃 City of Avalon Annual Halloween Parade and Party on Crescent Ave. from 4:30pm-6pm. 👻 City of Paramount Annual Halloween Festival at Paramount Park from 6pm-9pm. #SD33 #SenateDistrict33 #Avalon #Paramount

There are two exciting Halloween events happening in SELA tomorrow! 🎃 City of Cudahy Halloween Spooktacular at Clara Street Park. 👻Maywood Annual Halloween Trunk-or-Treat at Maywood City Hall from 5:30pm-7pm For more info: bit.ly/SD33-FallEve...

A new edition of my newsletter is out! Read for election info, federal shutdown updates, & fall events throughout Senate District 33. sd33.senate.ca.gov/e-blast/voter-resources-calfresh-updates-and-community-events Sign up to receive my e-newsletter here: sd33.senate.ca.gov/contact/updates

October is Filipino American History Month! 💛 California is home to about 1.6 million Filipino Americans, who shape our state through culture, service & leadership. From the farm labor movement to today’s changemakers, their impact runs deep. ✨ #FAHM #FilipinoAmericanHistoryMonth #SD33

On National First Responders Day, we thank the brave firefighters, paramedics, law enforcement, and emergency personnel who keep our communities safe every day. Your courage and sacrifice do not go unnoticed. 💙 #FirstRespondersDay #ThankYou #SD33

🌈 October is #LGBTQHistoryMonth! California leads the way in equality. CA is the first state to require LGBTQ+ history in schools through the FAIR Education Act. 🏳️‍🌈📚 Let’s keep celebrating progress & advocating for inclusion for all! 💪✨ #SD33 #SenateDistrict33 #CaliforniaProud

Today, Governor Newsom announced litigation against the federal administration for withholding CalFresh benefits. For more information: bit.ly/4oed5EY For updates on this lawsuit & the federal shutdown: sd33.senate.ca.gov/resource-corner/what-federal-government-shutdown-means-californians

Due to the ongoing federal shutdown, CalFresh benefits that would have been available November 1st will be delayed. In SD 33, over 160,000 people receive CalFresh benefits. Beneficiaries can continue using any unused CalFresh benefits on their EBT cards in November. More info: bit.ly/4nq96ny

📢 Registration is now open for the 2026 Greater LA Homeless Count! Each January, thousands of volunteers across LA County come together to count & connect with our unhoused neighbors. The data helps shape programs & policies that move people from homelessness to housing. Sign up: count.lahsa.org

🗳️ Voting Centers across Senate District 33 open today! To find a vote center near you, visit: locator.lavote.gov/locations.

🔥 October is Firefighter Appreciation Month! Honoring the brave men & women who protect our communities every day. Their courage keeps California strong. 💪 Want to serve? Learn how to become a firefighter: 👉 joincalfire.com #FirefighterAppreciationMonth #CAstrong #SD33

There are two exciting Halloween events happening in SELA tomorrow! 🎃 City of Bell Halloween Carnival at the Bell Community Center from 6pm-9pm. 👻City of Commerce Howl-O-Ween Harvest Festival at 2535 Commerce Way, Commerce CA from 4pm-9pm For more info: bit.ly/SD33-FallEve...

Due to the ongoing federal shutdown, November CalFresh benefits may be delayed. If you need immediate food assistance, there is a list of local food banks and food bank locator tools on the graphics below and on my website: bit.ly/SD33-FoodBanks

🎀 October is #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth — a time to honor survivors & advocate for access to care. Women of color face higher mortality rates due to healthcare disparities. Programs like Every Woman Counts & BCCTP offer free screenings & treatment across CA. Learn more: dhcs.ca.gov/everywomancounts

🚨Attention students!🚨 FAFSA and California Dream Act Applications are now open! The priority deadline is March 2nd, but students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible and maximize their financial aid opportunities. For more information and to apply, visit: csac.ca.gov/apply

🍂Fall holiday events, including Halloween celebrations 🎃, are coming to cities across Senate District 33! Visit my website for information and flyers for family-friendly events in your community: bit.ly/SD33-FallEve...

🍂Fall holiday events, including Halloween celebrations 🎃, are coming to cities across Senate District 33! Visit my website for information and flyers for family-friendly events in your community: bit.ly/SD33-FallEve... #SD33 #SenateDistrict33