#ShanaTova! As families gather to celebrate the #JewishNewYear, let’s reflect on the past year & embrace new beginnings. May this #RoshHashanah bring sweetness, joy, and health to you & your loved ones. Here’s to a year filled with blessings & opportunities! 🍯🍎

Great to join the incredible team at @healthebay.bsky.social for #CoastalCleanupDay!
 TY for forty years of transformative work & to the hundreds of volunteers who rolled up their sleeves to keep our coastlines clean! #BeachCleanup #SaveOurOceans #PlasticFreeSeas #WavesNotWaste

Today, we honor the brave service members who were prisoners of war and those still missing in action. Their sacrifice is a solemn reminder of the true cost of war. We must never forget them, or the families who continue to live with heartbreak and uncertainty. #powmiarecognitionday

“Antisemitism is rising at alarming levels, and California schools are not immune. This bill is about affirming safe and supportive learning environments .... the classroom must be a welcoming environment that contributes to the child’s academic well-being.” #AB715 davisvanguard.org/2025/09/cali...

Today is #NationalVoterRegistrationDay — a celebration of civic engagement and the power of every voice in our democracy. 🗳️ Our future is stronger when we all participate. #DemocracyInAction #CivicEngagement

“Everyone recognizes that we’ve got a problem and that we need to redress it,” said Asm. Zbur, one of the bill’s authors. He stressed the commitment to ensuring “our schools are safe for all kids, including Jewish students and families facing acute antisemitism.” #AB715 edsource.org/2025/califor...

Proud to share that #AB1084 passed both houses of the Legislature & is headed to the Governor’s desk! Affirming legal documents are critical to protecting Trans and Nonbinary Californians. TY sponsors @eqca.bsky.social @transfamilysos.bsky.social & #TransYouthLiberation.

Proud to share that #AB478, The FOUND Act, passed both houses of the Legislature & is on its way to the Governor’s Desk. This bill gives pet owners peace of mind by ensuring that clear pet rescue procedures are in place BEFORE disaster strikes. TY to our sponsor, Social Compassion in Legislation!

UPDATE! #AB39 has passed both houses of the Legislature & is headed to the Gov’s Desk! We must prioritize building electrification & access to EV chargers for everyone, including renters & low-income communities. TY sponsors @buildingdecarb.org, CALSTART & CA Coalition of Utility Employees!

Today, we pause to remember & honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001. Let us take a moment to extend our thoughts to the families affected & to all those who serve to protect & heal our communities. #NeverForget #911Remembrance

Proud to share that #AB648, my bill to help CA Community Colleges fight housing insecurity by building student, staff & faculty housing, is headed to the Gov’s desk! TY sponsors Santa Monica College, @abundanthousingla.bsky.social, Student Homes Coalition & LA Community College District.

Please see my statement below on the horrific attack against Charlie Kirk. There is no place for political violence in a free society.

TY David for sharing why #AB715, which I proudly coauthor, matters: “We are stronger when we fight hate together, and sometimes targeted solutions are necessary…. To say antisemitism alone doesn’t warrant action is to say Jews uniquely don’t deserve protection.” www.sacbee.com/opinion/op-e...

TY David for sharing why #AB715, which I proudly coauthor, matters: “We are stronger when we fight hate together, and sometimes targeted solutions are necessary…. To say antisemitism alone doesn’t warrant action is to say Jews uniquely don’t deserve protection.” www.sacbee.com/opinion/op-e...

Proud to share that my bill #AB309 passed the Legislature & now heads to the Governor’s Desk! This bill helps CA prevent disease, save money & save lives. TY sponsors CA Pharmacists Association, @drugpolicy.org, Health Officers Association of California & @sfaidsfound.bsky.social!

Today we honor the working people who built CA & continue to power our communities. This #LaborDay, I’m proud to stand with those who fight for fair wages, safe workplaces, and dignity on the job. From film crews & health care workers to teachers & tradespeople—our state is stronger because of you.

I am proud to see #AB1138 - The CA Film & TV Jobs Act - authored by me & coauthored by @benallenca.bsky.social - is already jumpstarting the beating heart of CA’s creative economy. Modernizing & expanding our tax credit is critical to bringing back jobs & small businesses. #KeepCaliforniaRolling 💪🎬

On #WomensEqualityDay, we celebrate progress: women now hold a record-breaking 59 of 120 seats in the CA Legislature, representing 49% of lawmakers. As allies, we must keep pushing until parity is reality—in the Legislature and beyond. #WomensRights #EqualityForAll #CALeg

This isn’t about redistricting. This is about preserving the integrity of our democracy. #ElectionRiggingResponseAct

Make no mistake, what we’re doing in CA is still very different than what Texas is doing. CA will comply by the Voting Rights Act, Texas will take ready gerrymandered districts and make them worse by cutting out districts that give underrepresented communities a voice. #ElectionRiggingResponseAct

Like the boiling frog metaphor, many haven’t woken up to the danger we’re facing from the dictator tendencies of this administration. But here in CA, we know we’re in a very threatening time & we’re ready to fight fire with fire. TY @jenpsaki.msnbc.com & @msnbc.com. #ElectionRiggingResponseAct

Today’s vote on #ACA8 isn’t about politics—it’s about protecting health care, reproductive freedom, our planet, and our democracy itself. We must rise to the occasion—for our kids, our families, and the future of America. #Redistricting #Democracy #ElectionRiggingResponseAct

I join JPAC California in opposing the federal government’s blatant extortion of UCLA. Trump’s outrageous demands harm all UCLA students, including Jewish students, and strip critical resources from vital research in health, science, and more. #JPAC #JPACCalifornia #UCLA

Today marks 60 years since the Voting Rights Act became law, making racial discrimination in voting illegal & protecting ballot access. As threats to democracy persist, let's honor this legacy by safeguarding voting rights & rejecting voter suppression. #VRA60 #VotingRightsAct #ProtectTheVote

Today is #WorldNatureConservationDay — a reminder that protecting our planet isn’t optional, it’s essential. From our coastlines to our forests, California is home to some of the most precious ecosystems on Earth. Let’s keep fighting to conserve what we can’t replace. 🌎🌿

On Korean War Veterans Armistice Day, I honor all who served, including my dad. After the war, the GI Bill gave him a second chance at education—but the rheumatic fever he contracted during the war damaged his heart & eventually took his life. His sacrifice will never be forgotten. #KoreanWar

35 years ago, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) became law, breaking barriers & protecting the civil rights of millions. The ADA was a landmark moment—but the work isn’t done. Let’s continue to fight for access, equity & full inclusion for all. #ADA35 #DisabilityRights #ADAAnniversary

In July 1958, courageous Black students staged the #DockumSitIn in Wichita, KS to peacefully demand an end to segregated lunch counters. Their bravery desegregated all Rexall drugstores in Kansas. Let’s honor the everyday heroes who helped shape a more just future. #CivilRights #BlackHistory

#OnThisDay in 1848, the first Women’s Rights Convention was held in Seneca Falls, NY—igniting a movement that changed history. From the fight for the right to vote, own property, receive an education & earn equal pay, we honor the trailblazers who paved the way. #SenecaFalls #WomensRights

Proud to share with you the bills that moved forward in the Senate this week—advancing progress on LGBTQ+ rights, public health, housing, and climate action. We must keep pushing for equity, safety, and sustainability. #CALeg #LGBTQRights #PublicHealth #ClimateAction #StudentHousing

1,000+ Angelenos rely on Planned Parenthood LA daily for birth control, STI treatment & cancer screenings. Defunding PPLA would create a public health crisis, especially in Black, Latino, LGBTQ+ & low-income communities. Our communities need Planned Parenthood. @ppactionca.bsky.social

#AB891, my bill to create a Quick-Build Pilot Program within Caltrans, passed its first Senate committee! This bill will accelerate low-cost, high-impact improvements to protect cyclists, pedestrians & more. TY to sponsors @calbike.bsky.social & #StreetsAreForEveryone!

Proud to share that #AB478, The FOUND Act, passed its first Senate Committee! This bill gives pet owners peace of mind by ensuring that clear pet rescue procedures are in place BEFORE disaster strikes. TY to our sponsor, Social Compassion in Legislation. #TheFOUNDAct

AB 715, our bill to address antisemitism in K-12 schools, will continue to advance in the Senate. TY @dawnaddis.bsky.social @joshbecker.bsky.social @scottwiener.bsky.social @jessegabriel.bsky.social @senatorsrp.bsky.social & Senate pro tem Mike McGuire for standing up for Jewish students. #AB715

Happy #FourthofJuly! The famous words below were written by Emma Lazarus—a Jewish American poet who spoke out for persecuted families seeking refuge. Let’s keep fighting for an America that lives up to that promise—for Indigenous people, for immigrants, for all of us. #JusticeForAll

#AB1138, the CA Film & TV Jobs Act, passed the Legislature! This bill modernizes our tax credit program, brings back jobs, & supports small businesses. Next, the @governor.ca.gov's desk! TY to lead author @benallenca.bsky.social, @caspeakerrivas.bsky.social, & MANY others for your leadership!

Big day ahead! Today, the Senate & then the Assembly will take final votes on #AB1138 — the California Film & TV Jobs Act. This bill will modernize our film tax credit program & keep production jobs here in CA. Let’s get #AB1138 to the Governor’s desk! #CALeg #KeepCaliforniaRolling 🎬

I was honored to speak at @governor.ca.gov’s press conference today to celebrate the expansion of the CA film tax credit program from $330M to $750M! This isn’t just a number—it’s a lifeline for one of CA’s most iconic industries. TY to EVERYONE who made this day possible. #KeepCaliforniaRolling 📽️

Before Pride Month comes to an end, I want to shine a spotlight on the LGBTQ+ Caucus Legislative Consultants, Jacob Fraker & Natalia Garcia. Their tireless work advancing LGBTQ+ rights and policies—while leading in their own communities—is truly inspiring. Thank you for all you do. #PrideMonth

Today marks 56 years since the #StonewallRiots, a turning point in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights. But Stonewall wasn’t the first. From Compton’s Cafeteria in SF to the Black Cat in LA, brave LGBTQ+ people—including Trans women—have long stood up to injustice. We honor the trailblazers—then & now.

UPDATE: The trailer bill expanding the Film & TV Tax Credit from $330 million to $750 million has officially been adopted into the state budget. TY to @governor.ca.gov, @caspeakerrivas.bsky.social, @benallenca.bsky.social & all the colleagues and stakeholders who championed this win! #KeepCARolling

The Supreme Court’s ruling in Mahmoud v. Taylor is a step back for inclusive education and equality. Please see my statement here on this damaging decision. #SCOTUS #MahmoudVTaylor

During the AIDS crisis, I watched far too many friends die as the world looked away. Today, thanks to science, education & activism, people living with HIV can lead long, healthy, joyful lives. But it all starts with knowing your status. Get tested. End stigma. Save lives. #NationalHIVTestingDay

Proud to share that @benallenca.bsky.social and I’s bill, #AB1138 — the CA Film & TV Jobs Act — passed the Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee today! This is a jobs bill, plain and simple. A key step to keeping film & TV jobs here in the state that built this iconic industry. 🎬📽️ #KeepCARolling

Please see my statement on the Israel-Iran Conflict. My heart is with the many families in AD51 and around the world with loved ones in harm's way. #WomanLifeFreedom

In 2024, the Biden Administration affirmed that gender identity is protected under sex discrimination laws. This year, that protection was stripped away, putting TGI & nonbinary people at risk. It’s a stark reminder: our rights are never guaranteed unless we fight to protect them. #TitleIX #Equity

ICYMI: TY to @bizfed.bsky.social for hosting me at your annual Sacramento Days event last week. I appreciated the opportunity to discuss the challenges—from housing & affordability to workforce development to retail theft—& the collaborative solutions we can pursue together. #SacramentoDays2025

Please see my statement on the ICE raids that happened in Assembly District 51 this morning. If you see ICE, please call the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA) Emergency Hotline at 888-624-4752.

Families in my district are already struggling to find child care providers to accept their subsidies due to low pay from the state. It’s time for #FairPay which means higher rates NOW so working families have access to quality, affordable child care while they keep our community running.

Today, we celebrate Juneteenth—the day when the last enslaved people in the U.S. finally learned they were free, two years AFTER the Emancipation Proclamation. It’s a day of joy, but also reflection—freedom delayed is freedom denied & the fight for justice is far from over. #Juneteenth #FreedomDay