Join us for a FREE Toy Giveaway! Bring the family out on Sunday, December 21st at 1:00 PM for free toys, hot cocoa, games, live music, and more. ✨🎄 We look forward to celebrating the season with you! A huge thank you to all of our collaborators who made this important event possible!

This weekend, I joined Delano North Kern Cemetery to lay wreaths honoring our fallen veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. As we enter the holiday season, we honor their sacrifice and the freedoms they defended.

It was the most wonderful time of the year at the McFarland Christmas Parade! Thank you to everyone who came out to spread holiday cheer! 🎄

Congratulations to the graduates of Bakersfield Police Academy Class 25-02! Thank you for your commitment to protecting and serving our community. We are grateful for your courage and wish you all a safe and successful career ahead.

Wishing you a holly jolly Christmas, Arvin! Thank you for coming together to make this year’s parade full of joy and celebration!

Loved celebrating the holidays with the Lamont community! Thank you to the Christmas parade committee for a great event and for recognizing us with 1st place in the Walking Division! ¡Feliz Navidad y Prospero Año Lamont!

I am proud to have spent Veterans Day serving breakfast, joining the Bakersfield Veterans parade, and honoring our heroes at Camp Hamilton. Grateful for the courage, sacrifice, and service of our veterans and their families.

Honoring the World Harvest International Church of Delano for their 25th Anniversary! Thank you for your unwavering commitment to faith and for all that you do to strengthen our community.

Grateful for the opportunity to take such a meaningful tour of the Alzheimer’s Disease Association of Kern County. Thank you, Tamara, for the kind welcome and for showing us the vital work ADAKC does for families across our community.

The Sheriff’s National Night Out Trick or Treat in Bakersfield was all treats and no tricks! It was great to see families, neighbors, and law enforcement come together in costume and in spirit. Thank you to our Sheriff’s Office for keeping our community connected and protected year-round.

I had such a bright morning in Delano with our wonderful seniors for bingo and good company! As Chair of the Assembly Committee on Aging and Long-Term Care, I want to remind you all that flu season is officially here, ao don’t forget to get your flu shot to stay healthy and protected!

Last week, I visited the Kern Machinery facility to learn more about the technology behind our local farms. Always proud to support the businesses and workers who keep Kern County agriculture strong!

Proud to announce that the Governor has signed my bill, AB1094, into law. This legislation increases penalties for caregivers convicted of torturing a child under the age of 14 aligning the penalty with the gravity of the crime and the victim’s vulnerability.

Proud to announce the Governor has signed my bill, AB1069. As a volunteer physician during natural disasters and Aging and Long-Term Care Chair, I have seen the need to improve evacuations for seniors. AB1069 improves California’s emergency response and better protects aging and disabled people.

Proud to announce that the Governor has signed my bill, AB 1134, into law. This legislation expands protections and rights for everyone impacted by forced and coerced marriages, helping them find healing and justice.

National Night Out 2025 in downtown Wasco was an evening filled with music, food, and fun activities for families! Thank you to the Wasco Police Department for bringing our community together to celebrate safety, unity, and partnership.

A wonderful morning at the 2025 Kern County Cancer Foundation 5K & Festival in Delano. Grateful to see our community come together in strength and solidarity to support families affected by cancer.

Honored to celebrate the Centennial of Frank Herrera Sr. for his lasting legacy of dedication to education and service. Grateful to the Herrera family for bringing the community together to celebrate his remarkable contributions to the City of Delano.

I am honored to receive a Certificate of Appreciation from the Central Valley Veterans Filmfest for this year’s 3rd Annual Film Fest in support of the “Women Warriors”. Proud to stand with our local veterans and honor their service and stories.

A great evening at Delano Police Department’s National Night Out 2025! Events like this remind us how strong our community is when families, neighbors, and law enforcement come together to build trust and safety. Proud to celebrate our officers and local leaders for all they do to keep Delano safe.

Honored to join the True Love Tribe in honoring outstanding local businesses! Thank you to all those who continue to uplift our community!

Another incredible Health & Wellness Fair in Delano! More than 50 vendors joined us, such as free health screenings and flu shots, all united in support of the well-being of our rural families. A huge thank you to my team and the Delano community for showing up and supporting one another.

It was an honor to celebrate 60 years of the Filipino Community of Bakersfield and Vicinity Inc., an organization that uplifts families, preserves culture, and carries forward the legacy of leaders like Larry Itliong. Proud to stand with them!

Congratulations to our amazing Sonia Dhillon on the grand opening of Solace Home Health & Hospice Care’s Bakersfield location at Legacy Square! So proud to celebrate this company bringing compassion and care to families across our community!

Honored to host the Delegation from Tangancícuaro, Michoacán in Delano! The Wonderful College Prep Mariachi brought the evening to life with music, pride, and cultural celebration!

Shanah Tovah! Wishing all who celebrate a happy Rosh Hashanah.

Congratulations to Loving Care Funeral in Delano on your grand opening! Your commitment to serving families with dignity, compassion, and care will be a meaningful addition to our community.

Proud to recognize the 2025 Boys and Girls State Delegate sponsored by Delano American Legion. Excited to see local students representing Delano and stepping into leadership!

As a physician and addiction doctor, I’ve witnessed how lives change and communities heal when care is truly accessible. So grateful to connect with the Adventist Health team and celebrate all they do for local families!

Earlier this week, the Kern County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce hosted their 14th Annual Brito de Dolores. It was an evening celebrating culture and leadership, and opportunity. Proud to support their mission of opening doors to the amazing business opportunities across Kern County!

Celebrating 30 years of Soroptimist International of Delano Golf Tournament! Thank you for three decades of fueling futures, building confidence, and uplifting our community!

The Tiny Tots show hosted by the Delano Harvest Holiday Association was a day of talent, joy, and fun! Such a great way for the kids in our community to express creativity, gain confidence, and showcase their amazing talents.

East Bakersfield and McFarland High School Girls Golf teams hit the course in Delano for a friendly scrimmage! I'm so proud of our community's young female athletes and their exemplary focus, spirit, and sportsmanship!

Excited to celebrate the "ground-break" of North Shafter Park! This beautiful new park will provide a wonderful space for residents in our community to gather, relax, and enjoy outdoor activities.

Today, we remember the sorrow, the bravery, and our resilience as a nation after 9/11. May we continue to stand together and honor the legacy of all who lost their lives and the first responders who showed us true heroism on that terrible day. #NeverForget

Congratulations to I Love Shop on your grand opening in Bakersfield! With a full year of fashion flair behind you, we’re looking forward to many more stylish years ahead as we welcome you into the community!

Celebrated 175 years of California statehood with the American Legion Bakersfield, reflecting on Bakersfield’s history and those who built it!

It was such an amazing day with my community at the City of Wasco Parade and Rose Festival! The love, spirit, and culture in Wasco are truly inspiring. Honored to be part of this beautiful celebration!

Always great to welcome and celebrate new local businesses in Shafter! Thank you to the Shafter Chamber of Commerce for ensuring new, small businesses in our community have the tools and support they need to thrive.

I was honored to join the Bakersfield Firefighters Historical Society for this year's Crab Fest. It was a wonderful celebration of our community’s heroes and their enduring legacy of service. Thank you to all who keep us safe!

Honored to celebrate Founders Day at God's Covenant Church of God in Christ and recognize 30 years of spiritual leadership. Thank you to Emeritus Pastor Ted Jenkins Sr. for his decades of service, and to the Jenkins family for their dedication to an inspiring legacy!

It was a joy to support our students as they headed into a new school year feeling prepared and uplifted! Thank you to Brandy Wine Apartments for hosting a meaningful back-to-school event in Delano.

When we expand the connections within our community, our community grows stronger and more united. Thankful for the hard work and planning of our Delano Community Alliance, which truly makes all the difference!

Last week’s food distribution in Delano was a beautiful reminder of the compassion that runs deep in our community. Thank you to everyone who makes moments like this possible!

We had a fantastic time celebrating Labor Day this past weekend with our community! From honoring the hardworking people who provide for our Valley to enjoying time together with friends and neighbors, it was a day full of appreciation, unity, and local pride.

Congratulations to Chef Lino’s Prime on their grand opening in Bakersfield! With 10 years of culinary success already behind you, we’re excited to welcome you into our community!

This Labor Day, I’m thinking of the working men and women who have built our country, and continue to keep our society going through the many challenges we face. Through every profession, working people continue to form the backbone of our nation. Wishing you and your family a Happy Labor Day!

Congratulations to Jun BBQ on their grand opening in Bakersfield! With authentic flavors and deep family tradition, they're sure to become a community favorite!

Always a joy to spend time with Delano’s senior residents, sharing stories, laughter, and celebration together! These moments are a beautiful reminder of the love, wisdom, and joy that come with every stage of life.

Congratulations to Chief Alecio Mora on your pinning and appointment as Chief of Police with the Wasco Police Department! We wish you outstanding success as you lead the department and serve the Wasco community.