Betty Reid Soskin was a defining presence in our district, and a force for truth, memory, and equity. At the Rosie the Riveter site in Richmond, she helped ensure our history was told fully and honestly. That work, and her legacy, will endure.

California won’t solve its housing crisis unless we reduce construction costs. Our new Select Committee on Housing Construction Innovation will explore the tools and technologies that can help us build more homes, faster and more affordably. 🔗 Press release: a14.asmdc.org/press-releas...

In 2026, I’m interested in attending fewer bill signing ceremonies & more ribbon cuttings. Because our success isn’t measured by how many bills we pass – it’s measured by how many problems we actually solve. Read on for more of my 2025 reflections/2026 goals: www.linkedin.com/pulse/its-to...

Last night, we celebrated our 10th anniversary with a lively discussion on state and local housing innovation. Thank you to the extraordinary leaders who shared their insights: @buffywicks.bsky.social, moderator Priya Jayachandran, Tomiquia Moss, @cd4losangeles.bsky.social, and RuthAnne Visnauskas.

Last night I joined @TernerCenter for their 10th Anniversary celebration— marking a decade of research driving real housing solutions in CA. We discussed what’s next for housing reform, the push to lower construction costs, and turning new laws into homes for Californians.

Because of the federal shutdown, CalFresh (SNAP) benefits are being delayed for millions of Californians. If you need help: 📞 Call 2-1-1 🥫 Visit cafoodbanks.org/shutdown 📍 Find food banks in AD-14: a14.asmdc.org/food-assistance-resources No one should go hungry because of Washington gridlock.

For too long, it’s taken years — sometimes decades — to build the homes our families need in CA. Endless red tape, slow approvals & outdated rules have left too many Californians struggling to find or afford a place to live. The Fast Track Housing Package changes that. youtube.com/shorts/TLdS0...

Yesterday’s warnings forced families to brace for raids that never should’ve been planned in the first place. Calling them off is the right move — but the damage to trust and safety is real. We’ll stay organized, peaceful, and ready to defend our neighbors.

Trump’s use of federal agents for immigration sweeps is an evolving situation across the Bay Area. As details unfold, let’s keep our focus on protecting each other — not feeding the narrative Trump wants to spin.

The surge of federal immigration agents to the Bay Area and threats to send the National Guard to SF are flagrant abuses of power intended to instill fear, target political opponents, and chill dissent. We all have constitutional rights when interacting with federal agents. Know your rights:👇🏾

The Trump admin continues abusing power by exploiting enforcement to attack communities — next in line is Coast Guard Base Alameda, per sources via @sfchronicle.com San Francisco and Bay Area neighbors are bracing themselves for increased action this week: www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti...

Let me be clear: San Francisco does not want or need a military occupation.

Despite Republican fantasies to the contrary, San Francisco has a lower crime rate than many Republican-run states and municipalities.

It was wonderful to tour the People’s Park Housing site & see this long-overdue project moving forward on schedule. By creating homes for more than 1,000 students, we’re easing the campus housing crunch, stabilizing rents, & strengthening the surrounding community — a win for everyone.

Kids' mental health is now more protected online! 👏 Yesterday @governor.ca.gov signed AB 1043, a vital step towards ensuring kids have online experiences that are age-appropriate and free of harmful behaviors. Thank you Asm. @buffywicks.bsky.social for getting AB 1043 across the finish line! #CALeg

For too long, opening a restaurant in CA has meant endless hurdles & delays. With @governor.ca.gov's signature on AB 671, we’re making it easier for small restaurateurs to turn their ideas into reality — opening doors faster, hiring sooner & bringing new energy to our main streets.

Great morning at Berkeley’s Emerson Elementary for Int’l Walk & Roll to School Day — so many students starting their day w/fresh air & community! Special thanks to everyone who donated helmets in appreciation of Mr. Bob, a beloved volunteer whose own helmet recently saved his life.

California’s leadership in quantum innovation starts right here in AD-14. Congratulations to @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social Professor John Clarke on receiving the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics — a remarkable achievement that reflects the cutting-edge research happening in our own backyard.

This law is about dignity and fairness for the people who keep California moving. With AB 1340, drivers finally have a meaningful seat at the table to stand together, bargain for better pay + protections, & help build a gig economy that works for the people behind the wheel.

Quantum will define the future — and w/AB 940, California is claiming its place at the forefront. Thank you @governor.ca.gov for signing this bill to position CA to lead in quantum innovation, create good-paying jobs, and unlock immense economic value for our state.

I’m horrified by the assassination of Charlie Kirk. It’s a heartbreaking, terrible moment for all who believe in democracy, and the greatest loss imaginable for his family. Political violence like this must be condemned forcefully and unequivocally. My heart goes out to his family.

Today we’re launching our new podcast: Everybody Gets Pie 🥧 - conversations about making America abundant again: housing, energy, childcare, innovation & more. Ep. 1: The landmark CEQA reform in California with @scottwiener.bsky.social‬ & @buffywicks.bsky.social. www.youtube.com/watch?v=MEMG...

A huge win for Californians, whether they are behind the wheel or riding in the back. Now, 800K drivers have a seat at the table to fight for fair wages & better working conditions. Grateful to the Governor, leg. leaders & labor + tech partners who made this happen. www.latimes.com/california/s...

My statement on the Assembly’s passage of California’s redistricting bills 👇

🎙️ ON AIR: KQED's Adhiti Bandlamudi, @ternerhousing.bsky.social's @skarlinsky.bsky.social, Panoramic Interests' Patrick Kennedy & CA Assemblymember @buffywicks.bsky.social on how CEQA reform could impact housing in the Bay. ❓What kind of homes do you want to see get built? 📻 Listen to Forum:

Big thanks to everyone who came out for our Wildfire Preparedness Day in El Cerrito! From evacuation planning to home hardening, AD-14 showed up ready to prepare. Deep gratitude to my constituents and to our local elected officials who joined us — you help make our district stronger and safer.

Too often, we talk about wildfires after the damage is done. Let’s flip that script.
 AD-14 residents, join me Aug. 16 at El Cerrito City Hall for a free, family-friendly event with experts, local fire chiefs, resources, and kids’ activities. RSVP: asmdc.org/bz-wildfire

We can’t meet CA's clean energy goals without making it easier to build solar in the right places. My bill, AB 1156, gives water‑stressed farmers a voluntary path to do just that while keeping local control. Thanks to @sammyroth.bsky.social for highlighting this work: www.latimes.com/environment/...

I’m excited AB 130 got signed into law. But what I’m more looking forward to is its efficacy. I’m done with bill signing ceremonies. I want groundbreakings and ribbon cuttings. Because that’s the measure that matters: are we solving problems? youtube.com/shorts/y8pM_...

Jerry Brown once said CEQA reform is "the lord's work." With all due respect to any divinity that may or may not exist...this work got done by Gov. Newsom, Speaker Rivas, Asm. Wicks, Sen. Wiener, and thousands of YIMBYs across California.

A decade-spanning political battle between housing developers and defenders of CEQA, California’s preeminent environmental law, came to an end this afternoon with only a smattering of “no” votes. The forces of housing won. calmatters.org/housing/2025...

The days of affordable housing and infrastructure in California being blocked by endless delays are finally over. I just signed a historic package of laws that simplifies building, cuts timelines, and will help make it more affordable to live in the greatest state in America.

On @volts.wtf podcast, Assemblymember @buffywicks.bsky.social says one clean energy transmission line in California took 12 years to approve, needed a 11,000 page environmental impact report, and required 70 permits from 28 agencies www.volts.wtf/p/the-fight-...

What timing! @volts.wtf interviews @scottwiener.bsky.social & @buffywicks.bsky.social on CEQA reform. This is a must-listen for anyone who considers themselves an enviro or a progressive. Dave is as green & progressive as they come and he asks all the right questions. (link in next post)

Hard to see me in this photo, but I’m proud to be part of it — standing with @seiuca.bsky.social after presenting AB 1340, legislation that would give hundreds of thousands of rideshare drivers in California the right to unionize. Passed Senate Labor this morning 4-1!

From Wilma Chan Park and the streets of Oakland to peaceful protests nationwide, our message is clear: power belongs to the people. We reject authoritarianism — because in this country, there are no kings.

I’m horrified by the targeted killing of Minnesota State Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband — and heartbroken for Sen. Hoffman and his wife, who are still fighting for their lives. Public service should never come with the risk of being targeted for doing your job. (1/3)

My statement on the outrageous action taken against @padilla.senate.gov 👇

HAPPENING NOW: LA Legislative Leaders Demand End to Illegal Federal Actions in Los Angeles County 👇Tune in here 👇 www.youtube.com/live/lddjBZ_...

The history of our United States, though far from perfect, has always in part been a story of immigrants arriving on these shores & adopting this country as their own. In CA, LA has & always will be a city for dreamers, where hundreds of cultures live side-by-side as they strive for a better world.

Let’s be clear: ICE injured and detained the president of SEIU California for peacefully observing. ICE picked the wrong side. The wrong state. The wrong person. and the wrong union. David Huerta stood up. And now 750,000 SEIU workers are standing up behind him. seiuca.org/press-releas...

I am outraged by the arrest and injury of SEIU California President David Huerta during today’s ICE raids in Los Angeles. David, a steadfast advocate for immigrant workers was, as reported, detained while peacefully observing federal enforcement — a clear violation of his rights.

Check out this important father & son op-ed endorsing @buffywicks.bsky.social's AB 609 -- a bill that would conclusively remove infill housing development from CEQA. The father is Nick Yost, who led Cal DOJ's env't section in 1970s, calmatters.org/commentary/2... 1/2

As we advance big housing reforms — including my bill to allow more homes near transit & @buffywicks.bsky.social bill to exempt infill housing from CEQA — we can look to Sacramento as an example of what happens when a city takes housing production seriously: Lower costs & the sky doesn’t fall.

CA lawmakers are on the verge of the biggest reform to CEQA in decades, reports @liamjdillon.com‬. AB 609 by @buffywicks.bsky.social and SB 607 by @scottwiener.bsky.social propose big, disruptive CEQA changes. Must watch🍿 www.latimes.com/homeless-hou...

Why is it so hard to build housing in CA — and what are we doing about it? I joined @kqednews.kqed.org Political Breakdown this week to dig into the roadblocks to building infill housing, the pressures driving families out of state, & more. 🎧 Listen now: www.kqed.org/news/1204170...

Thrilled to honor @safgirls.bsky.social as AD-14’s Nonprofit of the Year! They’re lighting a spark for thousands of kids across the East Bay — bringing hands-on STEM education to the classroom and breaking barriers for the next generation of scientists and engineers.

Big win yesterday: AB 609 got off the Floor unanimously, 67-0. This is a major step forward for permitting reform & for building the housing we desperately need. With AB 609 & the Fast Track Housing Package, we’re cutting red tape, speeding up good projects & proving that progress is possible.

1/ Today @gavinnewsom.bsky.social showed his commitment to tackling the delays, costs & frivolous lawsuits that make it so hard to build in CA. His proposed budget supports the strongest reforms to CEQA in decades by enacting my & @buffywicks.bsky.social’s CEQA reform bills, SB 607 & AB 609. 🧵

"Government has to produce for people" - @buffywicks.bsky.social capitolweekly.net/asm-buffy-wi...

Thank you @governor.ca.gov Newsom for proposing to include @buffywicks.bsky.social's AB 609 and @scottwiener.bsky.social's SB 607, exempting infill housing from CEQA, in the budget! The Governor's message today was strong: