San Diego County condemns political violence. The killing of Charlie Kirk is another unacceptable and deadly consequence of the erosion of our politics and humanity. It is up to all of us to change the tone and tenor of public life in this country.

With federal protections ending September 30, hundreds of kids could be forced to face deportation hearings without a lawyer. Today, San Diego said not here. We expanded our Immigrant Legal Defense Program so no child in our community stands before a judge alone.

Donald Trump fired the lawyers for unaccompanied kids in immigration court. Now they’re expected to face judges alone. Unreasonable. Unjust. Un-American. That’s why I proposed No Child Alone in Court — to make sure San Diego shows up where Washington failed.

Our community needs safety and trust, not parents disappeared while dropping their kids off at school.

Chemical giants knew PFAS were toxic, and now they’re paying billions in damages. As states like New Jersey hold polluters accountable, San Diego is moving to cut PFAS out of County purchasing, protecting our water, our health, and our future. 🔗: www.cbsnews.com/amp/philadel...

Small business owners deserve clarity, not chaos. We launched San Diego County’s Know Your Rights training to ensure local businesses are equipped to respond to immigration enforcement ,legally and safely. Because due process is not optional. It’s a right. 🔗: www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/s...

When ICE agents wear masks, plain clothes, and drive unmarked cars, it opens the door for criminals to impersonate them, committing robberies, assaults, and even kidnappings. Law enforcement transparency is crucial. Accountability protects everyone. 🔗: www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...

H.R. 1 slashed retroactive Medi-Cal coverage so now if you get sick before the paperwork clears, you could be stuck with the bill. That’s why here in San Diego County , we’ve approved a proactive alert system: to warn families before they are blindsided. 🔗: www.10news.com/news/local-n...

Got sick before the government finished your paperwork? Too bad. H.R. 1 slashed Medi-Cal’s retroactive coverage from 3 months to 1. Now, thousands of low-income seniors will be stuck with medical bills they can’t afford. It’s wrong. We’re fighting back. 🔗: www.msn.com/en-us/politi...

100,000 empty stomachs. 400,000 prescriptions unfilled. Parents, veterans, older adults, and young people are bracing for impact from H.R. 1. Your County government is working to shield you but the threat is real, and the clock is ticking.

While others waited, we acted because people’s lives are at stake. San Diego is launching a first-of-its-kind alert system to notify people before their food or health benefits are cut. We are not sitting back. 🔗: timesofsandiego.com/life/2025/07...

What's better than bold announcements and big headlines? Action. In April the @EPA committed to complete the construction at the South Bay Wastewater Treatment plant in 100 days. San Diegans will be watching closely, eager for clean water and real accountability.

Nearly 400,000 San Diegans are at risk of losing Medi-Cal and CalFresh due to federal cuts + new work rules. This isn’t policy, it’s people. We’re pushing a rapid response plan to reach folks before they lose care or food. No one should fall through the cracks. 🔗: www.kpbs.org/news/health/...

Stories like these make clear why it is so important that everyone have access to an attorney. To get basic due process and a fair day in court requires an advocate by your side. This is why we’re fighting for the Immigrant Legal Defense Program and to protect due process for all.

As Chair, I promise we will do everything in our power to protect healthcare, housing, clean water and air, public safety everything we are building together

Working for all of San Diego County.

Back to Work! 💪

We're proud to welcome Supervisor Paloma Aguirre to the San Diego County Board of Supervisors! With her swearing-in, District One gains a dedicated champion in the fight for a more just, equitable, and resilient San Diego County. Let’s get to work.

When a child shows up to school without breakfast, the whole class falls behind. When a neighbor loses their health insurance, they skip care, and the local clinic cuts staff. One person’s loss becomes everyone’s burden - because our shared prosperity is built on shared responsibility.

Trump’s spending bill is now law, and San Diego will feel the impact. I joined KPBS Midday Edition to talk about what’s coming. Listen to the full interview here: www.kpbs.org/podcasts/kpb...

In San Diego, we’ve done the hard work: expanded mobile crisis teams, launched 9-8-8 integration, and helped thousands get care and stay safe. Now Trump’s trying to undo it all, slashing services, shutting down crisis lines, scapegoating LGBTQ youth instead of solving problems.

When a 71-year-old grandmother gets handcuffed, bruised, and detained for eight hours, just for documenting immigration enforcement, you know something is deeply broken. Barbara Stone, a San Diego community volunteer, was released without charges, without her phone, and without answers.

Know Your Constitutional Rights | Episode Two. Your rights don’t disappear with your status. Check out today's tip.

Disturbing news out of Washington: the administration is firing immigration judges across ten states, including here in California. Due process shouldn’t be up for debate - everyone deserves a fair day in court.

I want every San Diegan to be informed, safe, and prepared.   In this quick Know Your Rights video, we walk through how to make a plan before something happens. That includes gathering documents, identifying a caregiver, and knowing what to do if you or a loved one is detained.

While families were celebrating the 4th of July, San Diego’s hospitals were getting hit with layoffs. UCSD Health cut 230 workers. Sharp cut 300 more. Why? Because the Big Beautiful Bill just gutted Medicaid and now Medi-Cal cuts are hitting home.

Brace for impact. Two weeks ago, I warned that the Big Beautiful Bill could gut the safety net and push the cost onto counties. Now it’s law. Hospitals are laying off workers. People will wait longer for care. Here in San Diego County, we’re going to take steps to soften the blow.

We must prepare San Diego County for the real impacts of the Big Beautiful Bill. The Senate has already passed the bill with the Vice President casting the tie-breaking vote. It now heads to the House and could be signed into law as early as July 4.

With the holiday weekend near, too many families still cannot safely enjoy our coastline because sewage contamination threatens their health every day. This crisis causes illness, harms local businesses, forces children indoors, and poisons our environment. It has gone on far too long.

Today we unanimously passed a budget for San Diego County residents. My statement:

What happens if San Diego County is forced to absorb huge new workloads and cuts to Medi-Cal and CalFresh without adding local staff or funding? Services get cut, people lose care, and communities suffer.