It's so important you are proactive to ensure you DO NOT start a wildfire. 🏠 Maintain defensible space & harden your home 🏕️ Obtain camp permits 🧨Check local laws to make sure fireworks are legal 🚗 Be careful when using vehicles in a fire area Visit ReadyForWildfire.org.

October 5 through 11 is Fire Prevention Week. Check your smoke alarms, review your escape plan, and talk to your family. Prevention saves lives, especially in wildfire-prone communities. Stay safe. #FirePreventionWeek #WildfireSafety

Early detection of breast cancer saves lives. Reduce your breast cancer risk: 💠Get regular mammograms starting at age 40 💠Don't smoke and limit alcohol use 💠Exercise & maintain a healthy weight 📲 Learn more: www.cancer.org/cancer/types... #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth

California is the manufacturing capital of America, period. We create more jobs, produce more goods, and drive more innovation than anywhere else in the country — because what gets built in California shapes the future and powers the U.S. economy.

🌲 Fire prevention starts with preparation. This #FirePreventionWeek, review your defensible space, update your go-bag, and check your evacuation plan. Check out resources from CAL FIRE here: readyforwildfire.org #ReadyForWildfire

California firefighters are heroes. They protect our homes and families during disasters. When you see a firefighter, thank them for their sacrifices. #FirefighterAppreciation

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. As an OB-GYN, I can’t stress enough how vital early detection is. Know your risk. Do self-exams. Get your mammograms. Awareness saves lives. 💗 #BreastCancerAwareness #WomensHealth

Californians will likely be affected due to the federal government shutdown. Learn more about some of the impacts.

Republicans refused to keep health care subsidies for millions of Americans and then shut down the government. The GOP chose chaos over coverage. This shutdown is entirely on them.

#YomKippur (the Day of Atonement) starts tonight at sundown and goes through tomorrow evening. It marks the end of the Jewish High Holy Days and is observed with prayer and fasting. G'mar chatima tova. Have a blessed Yom Kippur. #JewishCaucus

Trump and the GOP have caused this federal government shutdown because they wanted to cut your healthcare benefits. Jobs will be lost, benefits and paychecks missed, food insecurity increased, and millions of Californians will now suffer as a result of their reckless actions.

Today is World Heart Day ❤️ A global reminder that heart health matters. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide but prevention is possible. Stay active, eat healthy, manage stress, and see your doctor regularly. A healthy heart is a healthy future. #WorldHeartDay #HeartHealth

Each year over 20.5 million people die from cardiovascular disease. It is so important that you keep your heart healthy. Talk to your doctor to discuss how to best improve your heart health.

Senate Democrats traveled to NYC for Climate Week to continue the historic work California is doing on climate & energy. They’re part of a national coalition of leaders putting people first by focusing on issues like clean energy, energy resilience & environmental justice. #CALeg #CASenateDemocrats

Senate Democrats delivered a big win for Californians last week by keeping a promise to make the Golden State more affordable when a slate of nation-leading Climate and Energy Affordability Legislation was signed into law. Watch to hear what they had to say. #CASenateDems youtu.be/ROXTsqL8_4E

Saturday is National Public Lands Day, so the National Park Service is waiving admission fees. Get out and explore the outdoors at your favorite national park!

From crisis to action! As a Climate Week panelist I was sure to keep environmental justice at the top of conversation. When making decisions we must put people first, not as an afterthought when historic legislation passes. Next, building our diverse coalition + messaging climate change inclusively!

Today, I joined the Port of Long Beach & CA leaders to celebrate our progress on Offshore Wind, streamlining permitting to deliver more clean energy, & prioritizing affordability & our frontline communities. I’m committed to continuing the work to make CA greener, cleaner, & healthier for all!

Celebrating Latino Heritage Month 2025 by highlighting our Vice Chair, Senator Sabrina Cervantes 🩷🧡🤍

#CANativeAmericanDay honors tribes across the #GoldenState. While it's a day of celebration, it's also focused on the struggles #NativeAmericans have faced. Let's celebrate the irreplaceable heritage, contributions & rich history of the Native American communities.

Today we honor the rich history, resilience, and cultural contributions of Native American tribes across CA. Indigenous communities have preserved traditions & environmental stewardship practices that continue to guide us today. To learn more about cultural preservation visit: nahc.ca.gov

#RoshHashanah, also known as the #JewishNewYear, starts tonight and continues through Wednesday at sundown. Rosh Hashanah is celebrated with candle lighting, religious meals and prayer. Happy Rosh Hashanah!

🍂 🍁 🎃 HAPPY FALL Y'ALL!

The Senate, Assembly & Governor tackled some of CA’s most pressing challenges: energy affordability, safe drinking water, cleaner air, wildfire resilience, and environmental protection—while powering CA’s transition to a carbon-neutral economy and saving ratepayers billions.

Happening @ 9:30 a.m.: @governor.ca.gov signs big, beautiful bills on climate and energy affordability. Tune in 👇

Roughly 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with #ProstateCancer in their lifetime and it is more likely to develop later in life. Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer for men, but it can be detected early through screening. GET SCREENED!

#YouAreNotAlone! If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, HELP IS AVAILABLE! Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. #SuicidePreventionMonth #MentalHealthMatters #CASenateDems

National #HispanicHeritageMonth is celebrated annually from September 15 to October 15. It is a time to recognize the achievements and contributions of #HispanicAmerican champions who have inspired others to achieve success.

Hispanic Heritage Month begins today! This month we honor the cultures, histories, and contributions of Hispanic and Latinx communities across the U.S. It's about celebrating heritage, amplifying voices, and recognizing the impact these communities continue to make in every part of American life.

Today is the final day of the 2025 #CALeg session. @governor.ca.gov has 30 days to sign or veto any bills on his desk. After adjournment, members will go home to their districts for the remainder of the year to attend to constituent issues & focus on district priorities. #CASenateDems

#CASenateDems spoke earlier today on the #CA Senate Floor on SCR 105 by Senator Wahab, Human Rights: Gaza Click on the link to watch all comments: www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3Rt...

#SuicidePrevention Awareness Month is an opportunity to learn warning signs, normalize help-seeking & let people of all ages know help is available. Feeling overwhelmed? Call or text 988 to connect with a trained counselor now. Emotional support is available 24/7.

Today, we pause to remember the lives lost on 9/11 & honor the extraordinary bravery of the first responders who ran toward danger to save others. Here in Senate District 33, we are reminded of the daily sacrifices of police officers, firefighters, & emergency personnel who protect our communities.

Today, we remember the nearly 3,000 innocent lives lost, honor the bravery of first responders, and reflect on a nation forever changed. Though 24 years have passed, we carry the memory of 9/11 with us, and we will never forget.

Today, we pause to remember September 11, 2001. We honor the lives lost, the first responders who ran toward danger, and the families forever changed. On this day of remembrance, we stand united in reflection, resilience, and hope for a more peaceful tomorrow. #NeverForget #DayOfRemembrance

Today, we pause to honor the 3,000 lives tragically cut short in an act of terror, including the many first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice. We will #NeverForget.

Sept 11, 2001 will always be remembered as the day armed forces, heroes, first responders & civilians defended our country's freedom during the terrorist attacks on America. We pay tribute to the 2,977 lives that were lost. #DayofService #Remember #UnitedStates

#OvarianCancer causes more deaths each year than other gynecologic cancer in the United States! There is also no known way for it to be prevented. Make sure you GET SCREENED! #EndOvarianCancer #CancerAwareness

Happy Birthday California! 175 years since our state joined the Union, California has played a pivotal role in our nation's history, culture, and economy. Today, our state is known throughout the world for its innovation, nature, and opportunity. #CA175

Happy Birthday, California! 🥳 Today, we proudly celebrate 175 years of statehood. As we continue to define the future of this state, today serves as a testament to the spirit of Californians, driven by grit, determination, and a relentless belief in what’s possible.

Happy 175th anniversary, California! September 9, 1850 marked the date California entered the Union as the 31st state.

There was no greater champion for the poor, the bullied, the disabled, and forgotten Californians than John Burton. His legacy is not only written in the policies he helped enact, but in the countless lives he touched and uplifted, including my own.

The time to prepare is right now! 🎒 This #FullyPreparedFriday, build your go bag and remind your friends to do the same. All month long, we’ll be sharing information every Friday to help you stay ready during National Preparedness Month. 👉 For the full go-bag checklist, visit: readyforwildfire.org

#California Emergency Preparedness Month is a time to make sure you are ready for the next disaster. This means you should pack a Go Bag, make a family emergency plan and learn evacuation routes. Learn how you can be prepared: www.listoscalifornia.org/disaster-rea...

Happy #CAWineMonth! #CA produces about 80% of the total U.S. wine production. So, what’s the impact of #CAwine to the #CAeconomy? 🍷Employs 422k Californians 🍷Generates $73 billion each year 🍷Pays $25.9 billion in wages each year 🍷Pays $7.9 billion in taxes

The #MarchOnWashington pressed President Kennedy to initiate a civil rights bill – after his death became the #CivilRightsAct of 1964. It's important to recall these words by Dr. King: “And so even though we face the difficulties of today and tomorrow, I still have a dream."

California farmworkers are the backbone to our economy. They provide the food we eat, not just across the state, but to the world. #CA is the largest ag state because of the hardworking #farmworkers. Thank you #CA farmworkers FOR EVERYTHING you do and sacrifice.

Today, we celebrate #WomensEqualityDay & the ratification of the 19th Amendment in 1920. Women’s Equality Day not only commemorates the passage of the 19th Amendment but calls attention to women & girls’ continuing efforts toward full #equality. #WomensRights

Keep babies and children safe in the heat by: - Keeping them hydrated - Never leaving them in an unattended parked car - Dressing them in loose, lightweight, light-colored clothing 📲 Learn more: https://www.cdc.gov/extreme-heat/risk-factors/extreme-heat-and-children.html

LIVE NOW! Election Rigging Response Act Bill Signing sd02.senate.ca.gov/video/electi... #CALeg #CASenateDems