At the City of Avalon, I hosted a Town Hall with Congressman Garcia to speak with our constituents about our state and federal work and the issues on top of their minds. I’m thankful to our Avalon team and every neighbor who came out to listen. Thank you! #SD33 #SenateDistrict33 #Avalon

Team Gonzalez was proud to celebrate the grand opening of Goodwill Lakewood! 🎉 Nonprofits like Goodwill connect our community with job training & employment opportunities. California's Employment & Training Pathways Program (ETPP) supports this vital work. Learn more: edd.ca.gov/en/jobs_and_training

🎉 Team Gonzalez proudly celebrated ADA Pride Month with a flag-raising ceremony in Long Beach! Thank you to Councilmember Mary Zendejas, Councilmember Dr. Suely Saro, Supervisor Janice Hahn & all who joined us honoring 36 years of the ADA. 💙 Learn more: ada.gov #SD33 #LongBeach #ADAPride

The LA County Department of Economic Opportunity has resources for businesses and workers impacted by federal immigration enforcement. Find guides for employers, Know Your Rights information for workers, and free resources here: bit.ly/44rNIHf

Honored to celebrate Irene Huerta of ILWU Local 13, recipient of the 2026 Ray Cordova Outstanding Labor Leader Award! For over 20 years, Irene has been a tireless advocate for working families and organized labor. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition! 🙌 #SD33 #SenateDistrict33

Are you attending World Cup events? Your rights are protected. The LA County Human Rights Commission and LA World Cup 2026 Host Committee are offering free, confidential help for anyone experiencing hate or discrimination. Call 211 or visit 211la.org/humanrights #SD33 #SenateDistrict33 #HumanRight

SB 1268, my bill to ensure Outdoors for All, passed the Assembly Natural Resources Committee! In the face of the federal government’s growing attacks on our public lands, California is standing firm in our commitment to outdoor equity and access to outdoor recreation.

Today, SB 966 passed the Assembly Labor Committee! Refinery workers are on the front lines of refinery hazards - SB 966 will ensure they have a voice in safety decisions, preventing disasters that endanger workers, communities, and our supply chain.

Great to see Lamont Nguyen, President of Long Beach Firefighters Local 372! We discussed worker rights and economic security, health protections for firefighters, and local public safety priorities.

Los Angeles County is providing free one-on-one support to businesses impacted by the May 22 East LA oil spill. Contact the Office of Small Business for assistance and information: 📲 (844) 432-4900 🏢 4716 E Cesar E Chavez Ave Los Angeles, CA 90022 📧 [email protected]

Thank you to the Assembly Transportation Committee for passing my SB 1279! This commonsense bill allows Long Beach to place speed cameras along a dangerous section of the PCH that runs through our community, improving public safety and saving lives.

Refinery disasters endanger workers and frontline communities – and result in shut downs that limit our refining capacity and raise gas prices. SB 966 will turn existing safety regulations into law, protecting workers’ ability to raise safety concerns and preventing dangerous and costly incidents.

My SB 1146 passed the Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee today! This bill will prevent misleading AI health advertisements by requiring ads for health products or services to have a disclaimer if they are generated using AI. Learn more: sd33.senate.ca.gov/legislation

My SB 1077 passed the Assembly Human Services Committee! This bill will help the state prepare for disruptions to CalFresh. The federal administration has shown they are willing to let people go without food during a federal shutdown - so it’s up to CA to step in & protect vulnerable communities.

I’m pleased to announce that SB 1268, my bill to improve outdoor equity & park access, passed the Assembly Water, Parks, & Wildlife Committee today! This bill is supported by over 60 diverse grassroots organizations from across the state. Learn more about why they support SB 1268: bit.ly/4o6Mydk

The California Department of Insurance will be holding a webinar on residential insurance. Join for information on rates, coverage, and earthquake insurance. 🗓️ Wednesday, June 17th 6:00PM-7:00PM Register: qrco.de/CDI2026

💜 June is Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month! California is home to 720,000 residents living with Alzheimer's — a disease that disproportionately impacts women, Black, Indigenous, Latino, and LGBTQ communities. No family should face this alone. Learn about CA's resources 👉 cdph.ca.gov/alzheimers

If you filed for an extension to pay your taxes, or if you do not owe taxes this year, you may still be able to claim your tax credits! Learn more about the CalEITC here: caleitc4me.org/what-is-the-caleitc Find free tax preparation resources to help you file here: caleitc4me.org/file-in-person

As temperatures rise, it’s important to stay heat ready! Find information about how to assess your risk, make a heat safety plan, know the signs of heat related illness, and find cooling centers at heatready.ca.gov.

63 years ago today, the Equal Pay Act was signed into law — one of the earliest and most important steps toward ensuring equal pay in America. Learn more about your workplace rights 👉 calcivilrights.ca.gov

June is Immigrant Heritage Month! California is home to 11 million immigrants who make our communities stronger every day. As Chair of the Latino Caucus, I will continue standing strong for our immigrant families and neighbors. Immigrant resources: latinocaucus.legislature.ca.gov/immigration

The Los Angeles County Sheriff Civilian Oversight Commission is hosting a virtual Know Your Rights forum! The forum will cover constitutional rights such as filming encounters with ICE and communicating with loved ones who have been detained. 🗓️ June 10th 6pm-7:30pm Register: bit.ly/coc-iceforum

🌊 Happy World Oceans Day! 🌊 California is a leader in ocean protection. The California Ocean Protection Council was created to help protect, conserve, and maintain healthy coastal and ocean ecosystems and the economies they support. Learn more about CA’s efforts to protect our oceans 👉 opc.ca.gov

Tomorrow is Election Day! You can return your vote-by-mail ballot at any ballot dropbox or vote center, or fill out a ballot in-person.

As we close out AANHPI month, I'm proud to celebrate the achievements and contributions of the AANHPI community and recognize remarkable leaders driving positive change in Senate District 33. Read more below about Senate District 33's AANHPI Month champions, Dr. Sophea Seng and Ralph Pareno Santos.

Medi-Cal Dental Coverage will be changing for some households on July 1. Some customers aged 19 and older will lose dental coverage due to changes in eligibility based on immigration status.

I’m proud to announce that 8 of my bills passed the Senate Floor! These bills will now be heard in Assembly policy committees in the coming weeks. For more information on my bills: sd33.senate.ca.gov/legislation

Small Business Mobility Fund launch grants are now open for small businesses looking to establish or expand brick-and-mortar locations in unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County!

LA County has launched a new resource to help residents get more information about their water! You can visit WaterforLA.lacounty.gov to get information on water supply and quality, watersheds, flood protections, water infrastructure projects, emergency preparedness, local water providers, & more.

If you are returning your ballot via mail, it must be postmarked by Election Day and signed on the envelope! To ensure your ballot is postmarked by Election Day, mail it today!

The primary election is almost here! Make sure you cast your ballot via mail, dropbox, or at a vote center by June 2nd!

May is Small Business Month! California is home to roughly 4.3 million small businesses that are the backbone of our state’s economy.

🚨 The Los Angeles County Fire Department and South Gate Police Department are actively responding to an industrial fire in the City of South Gate. Please review available resources to help protect yourself from smoke, check status of power outages, and sign up for emergency alerts. ⬇️

Multiple agencies are coordinating response, cleanup & recovery efforts following the East LA oil spill that entered nearby storm drains & the LA River. Investigation into the cause & volume is ongoing. My office will continue to monitor the situation & provide updates as they become available.

Youth ages 5-18 in LA County can now apply for a Youth Climate Commission mini grant! This grant program will provide a $1,000 grant to support a local youth-led, climate-focused event or activity in each supervisorial district. Apply by 6/17! Learn more here: bit.ly/YCCMicroGrant

May is Jewish American Heritage Month. This month, we recognize the contributions of Jewish Americans to our state and nation. California is home to one of the largest Jewish populations in the world, and Jewish Californians have shaped our state’s history, culture, and society.

If you need voting materials or information in a language other than English, or disability accommodations, the California Secretary of State has resources for you!

Team Gonzalez attended the 11th Annual California Nonprofits Day Luncheon in Sacramento to celebrate the incredible organizations making a difference in communities across the state. 🌟

SB 1279, my bill to reduce speed-related fatalities in Long Beach, passed the Senate Floor! This bill will expand CA’s speed camera pilot program & allow Long Beach to place speed cameras along a dangerous section of the PCH that accounts for 20% of the City’s road fatalities. More: bit.ly/3RBs3t3

You can return your mail-in ballot via mail, at a dropbox, or at a vote center. 🖊️ Be sure to sign the mail-in ballot envelope! If returning via mail, make sure to mail it at least five days before Election Day, June 2, 2026 to ensure it is postmarked by Election Day.

Happy Pride, Long Beach! Thank you to everyone who came out to support Long Beach’s annual Pride Parade! Pride celebrates our vibrant LGBTQ+ community.

As many of us come together for the Pride Parade & other events still taking place as scheduled this weekend, let us stand united in celebrating & uplifting our LGBTQ+ friends & neighbors stronger than ever. We must remain committed to ensuring that Pride returns in full strength for years to come.

🚨 Attention students! The California LGBTQ Foundation is offering scholarships for $5,000-$10,000. Applicants must be enrolled full time in a CA college or trade school for the 2026-2027 year. Learn more & apply by 6/30: bit.ly/LGBTQ-scholar For more financial aid resources: bit.ly/4tyguAh

This weekend is Long Beach Pride! The Pride Festival will take place May 16-17. Find information: longbeachpride.com/Festival

🚨 Legislative Update! 8 of my bills passed the Senate Appropriations Committee! These bills will now go to the Senate Floor for a vote. Learn more about my legislation: sd33.senate.ca.gov/legislation

Next Monday, LACCD is hosting an in-person fair on multilingual educational opportunities! Connect with community colleges, admissions counselors, financial aid resources, in-language course offerings & more! 🗓️ 9:30AM–11:30AM 📍 400 West Washington Blvd., Los Angeles RSVP: bit.ly/4uIyIQp

It was great to meet with Smart Justice CA today! Smart Justice CA advocates for a fair, equitable criminal justice system. Today, we discussed policy to protect Californians from racial profiling & inhumane immigration enforcement, and to address inconsistent & outdated criminal justice records.

Today, May 5th, we recognize the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2S). Native women and girls go missing and are murdered at disproportionately high rates — often with little media attention or law enforcement response.

🚨Long Beach residents: if you are at risk of losing housing, you can now apply to the Long Beach Renter Aid program, which provides short-term rental assistance for up to 6 months OR $9,000 per household.

Today, I joined the Surf Justice Collective at Ocean Day to speak about the importance of equitable access to the coast!