ATTN: Team Addis and the @xercessociety.bsky.social are teaming up in Sacramento today for a Monarch Exhibit. Bills like AB 2254 are needed to ensure we protect our monarch population on the Central Coast!

My statement condemning an ICE detention facility on the Central Coast: “In divisive times, solidarity matters. At a time when families across California and the nation are facing uncertainty due to immigration enforcement, we have a responsibility to speak out. My experience as an educator…(1/5)

The Legislature may be on summer recess, but our work is making the final stretch of this year’s legislative session. Looking forward to moving this important legislative package forward and uplifting the central coast!

A Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) may occur due to high winds and extreme heat in Monterey County and San Luis Obispo County. For more information, go to: PGE.com/pspsupdates

In the past day alone, an ex-girlfriend of Graham Platner has revealed disturbing allegations of sexual assault and the courts have ruled that President Trump sought to defame and intimidate one of his victims, E. Jean Caroll. This unending pattern of sexual…(1/2)

Recently, I had the opportunity to chat with Yvette Lopez Brooks, CEO of United Way of Santa Cruz County, about the important work they are doing across the Central Coast. Thank you, United Way, for empowering young leaders and supporting families throughout our communities.

The “World’s Shortest” parade remains one of the most festive! It was such a joy to spend the day at the Aptos 4th of July Parade, seeing families, friends, and neighbors, waving to smiling faces, and handing out goodies along the route. (1/2)

Big day for democracy! Three important bills are now on the Senate floor.

The LGBTQIA2S+ community is vital to the Central Coast. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Thank you to @montereypride.bsky.social for hosting another incredible celebration where people can gather, share joy, and feel a true sense of belonging.

I am proud to recognize the two Assembly District 30 recipients of the Central Coast Impact Scholarship: Lamar Moslimany, a recent graduate of Soquel High School, and Jessica Lopez Isidro of Paso Robles High School. (1/2)

Please join @asmgailpellerin.bsky.social and I as we host a virtual program by the @alzassociation.bsky.social focused on “Supporting Brain Health in Our Community.” Sign up here 👉 alz-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wiZ29g8TTi-kduKirntPjw#/registration

Juneteenth is a reminder of the power of freedom, the importance of learning our history, and the work still ahead.

Amid In federal threats, California keeps leading with compassion and action for our LGBTQ+ communities. Today, I was joined by local leaders, medical providers, and patient advocates, to speak about AB 1876, the Fair Care for All Act. My bill aims to strengthen protections against…(1/2)

We welcomed NASA astronaut Captain Victor Glover and his family to the Assembly Floor in celebration of Juneteenth. The Glover family’s connection to the Central Coast runs deep. Victor, his wife Dionna, and their eldest daughter…(1/2)

CA’s Budget Reflects Our Values: Healthcare for All. Our budget approach prioritizes healthcare accessibility for all Californians. working people, seniors, children, families, and those with disabilities. These values have been fought for over decades and deserve our continued commitment and pride.

As Chair of the Assembly budget subcommittee No. 1 on Health, I am proud of the legislature’s budget proposal, which makes vital investments and restorations in healthcare. Vulnerable Californians depend on the healthcare system…(1/3)

Please join @asmgailpellerin.bsky.social and I as we host a virtual program by the @alzassociation.bsky.social focused on “Supporting Brain Health in Our Community.” Sign up here 👉 alz-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

I joined Secretary Panetta (Ret.) to talk to student leaders from across the California State University system at the Panetta Institute’s 27th Annual Education for Leadership in Public Service Seminar. I shared my journey from the classroom to the Capitol. We…(1/2)

Thank you for bringing joy to our community, Roy! As someone who has known you since you were a teenager, I couldn’t be more proud.

San Luis Obispo High School crossing guard brings joy to morning commute

For more than a decade, Roy Bean III has been a familiar face at the intersection of San Luis Drive and California Boulevard outside San Luis Obispo High School.

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I’m at the Capitol where we’re about to start session with an Assembly Concurrent Resolution focused on saying no to gun violence and yes to gun safety. I’m proud to be supporting this resolution!

I requested an emergency audit of the Employment Development Department (EDD) to examine ongoing delays, communication failures, and barriers Californians face when trying to access critical benefits. Since 2023, our District staff has helped more than 700 constituents…(1/2)

Great news for the Central Coast! Last month, my colleagues from the Santa Cruz delegation and I voted to pass emergency legislation to provide critical dollars to distressed hospitals, in light of the cuts from HR 1.1 am thrilled that the Watsonville hospital is…(1/2)

Making climate progress through environmental justice, clean energy investments, and corporate accountability is essential. This is why, as Co-chair of our California Legislative Central Coast Caucus (CLCCC), I recently asked the California Air Resources Board (CARB)…(1/2)

Congratulations to the Elkhorn Slough Foundation for receiving the 2026 California Nonprofit of the Year award! Through environmental education, habitat stewardship, and community-centered programs, the Foundation has helped connect people of all ages to…(1/2)

Happy National Rescue Dog Day from Beef 🐾 Rescue animals bring so much joy, companionship, and heart into our lives, and Beef is no exception. Today is also a chance to recognize the shelters, rescue workers, veterinarians,…(1/2)

I had a great meeting with CSU Board of Trustees members during Capitol Advocacy Day to discuss the importance of investing in the California State University system, increasing student housing, protecting data privacy and and providing education for students across our state. As a CSU…(1/2)

Today we honored Lauren Bandari, Executive Director of Hillel of San Luis Obispo, during an Assembly floor ceremony in recognition of Jewish American Heritage Month. Lauren Bandari exemplifies what it means to build community from the…(1/3)

I’m horrified and outraged by today’s shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego. No person or community should ever have to fear for their existence. We must condemn all forms of hate in our communities. I thank our first responders and stand in solidarity with …(1/2)

Celebrating the reopening of Hwy 1! The importance of Big Sur to our economy, our well-being, and our Central Coast way of life is unrivaled. Big Sur is part of the Central Coast’s DNA - and helps make our economy the fourth largest on the globe. Thank you to Caltrans, local, state, and…(1/2)

Met with survivors and survivor advocates, including the Victims Policy Institute and Stand with Survivors, to discuss the importance of centering survivors’ policy, ensuring their voices are heard, and expanding access to justice. (1/2)