The federal activity happening in our SFV community isn’t new. We’ve constantly been a target for ICE. Now with an alleged 45 day “Operation Safe California” being pushed to scare our community it’s important to remind yourself how to respond if you see agents or enforcement.

CA has $106 Million SUNBUCKS dollars sitting unused this year 😳. I want to remind you that you have only until mid-November to use them up. Make sure you spend them or activate them ASAP.

Who doesn’t love an empanada?? For Hispanic Heritage Month this year, I visited World Empanada with my team to learn about their traditional empanadas, how to make them, and to recognize their 14 years of serving Burbank with their delicious meals!

In all honesty… yes, we do need Russell’s help! Are you an Undergrad or know one? Apply to intern at my District Office to gain legislative experience serving the SFV with Team Menjivar! 📌Applications are open NOW for my Fall Internship. Apply using the link in bio by October 16th, 2026

Do you know a Veteran who continues to serve their community? Every year I honor two veterans who live in SD 20 to thank them for their service to the United States of America & the State of California. Nominations are now officially open & due by October 23rd 2026. Apply now using the link in bio!

i know firsthand how hard it can be to navigate being unhoused. As a young adult, I experienced homelessness here in the Valley carrying the what comes with not having a safe place to call home. I’m proud to have secured state funding to support Valley youth facing housing instability today.

As a social worker, I know how important it is to have the tools to best support our community. That’s why I’m proud SB 1051 was signed into law.

To every survivor, you deserve to be heard. You deserve to be believed. You deserve the freedom to heal. SB 1364, ensures survivors of sexual assault have the ability to move forward without being forced into an ongoing co-parenting relationship with the person who harmed them…

Burbank! What a pleasure it is to sit and have a good chat about issues that matter to you and to share the most recent legislation we have passed in SD20 and the State Senate. Thank you to our hosts.

Today, I joined Kaiser Permanente’s Community Health & Wellness Fair in Mission Hills to share a bit on the wrap-up of this year’s legislative session. I also had the opportunity to see firsthand the work they are doing to welcome new members & help connect them to the care & resources they need!

‼️#SD20 UNDERGRADS‼️ Applications are OPEN for my Fall 2026 #internship cohort. Don’t miss out, the application deadline is October 16, 2026! 🔗 Link in bio

Governor Newsom has officially signed SB 331 into law! This is a historic win for families across CA. Should they choose to, families can now obtain covered time-sensitive care and treatment needed through large group health plans for their child’s hearing aids.

Governor Newsom signed SB 1024 into law, securing a historic win for women in California who have tirelessly fought for the right to pursue their careers and start their families safely.

Accountability and transparency in California’s correctional systems are at the forefront of SB 337. I am proud of our advocates, bill sponsors, and everyone who has spent years championing justice for incarcerated survivors of sexual abuse and help get SB 337 reach the finish line.

Busy weekend in SD20! District Rep Star joined the first Latino Disability Leadership Convening with VALOR: Voces, Acción y Liderazgo Organizado para la Resiliencia, a statewide initiative connecting families w/ Family Resource Centers & community partners to strengthen Latino leadership & advocacy!

Do you run a small business in Senate District 20 or CA? I want to make sure you know about the California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) who can support you in permitting, business insurance and more. We have two centers here in SD20 that can help you!

I got the opportunity to connect with Canoga Park Elementary at their Coffee with the Principal and share more on how my office can help parents with resources for students across Senate District 20. Thank you for the warm Welcome!

Civic engagement is at the heart of public service. My District Rep Andrés joined a civic engagement panel at Providence High School in Burbank alongside fellow staffers and elected officials to hear from students and discuss the many ways they can make an impact on the issues they care about.

What an honor it is to be in a position to deliver wins for our district. Each of these investments will help strengthen our 818 community and give the valley the support it deserves to thrive.

Let’s talk about affordability around living expenses. The reality is that living expenses are way too high. My Bills SB 1272, CASH Act, and SB 1125, Affordable H2O, are on the Governor’s desk and focus on making life in CA a bit easier for all families.

SB 331 and SB 1024 are about helping families afford and access the care they need to live a comfortable life in California. The Governor has 12 DAYS to sign these bills into law. You can help by calling or leaving a voicemail asking him to sign them at (916) 445-2841

A somber evening with our community as we came together to honor and remember the victims who tragically lost their lives in the SUV Metro bus crash and fatal NBC4 helicopter crash.

Since being appointed in November 2025, Chief Moore has been leading our LA City Fire Department with unwavering commitment. I was proud to join his long-overdue celebratory reception and take a moment to catch up on activity in SD20.

We mourn the loss of George Marciniw, NBC4 Pilot and a longtime Burbank resident with deep roots in our community, who tragically lost his life in yesterday evening’s helicopter crash. Our hearts are with George’s family, friends, and all those grieving this heartbreaking loss.

As we await official confirmation and additional details from first responders and authorities, my heart goes out to the victims, their families and loved ones, and everyone affected by these heartbreaking events.

I’ve sent 10 bills to the Governor and he has 16 days left to sign or veto them. Sharing some of my bills with you! Keep a look out for an in depth break down on each of them as they sit on the Governor’s desk… 👀

Our Salvadoran community, my community, continues to face this battle of doubt and fear on the status of TPS for El Salvador, with no clear answers from DHS.

Like so many other communities, SD 20 remembered the 2,977 lives lost 25 years ago. Today we remembered the heroes from that day and impact that event had on American’s history.

Now that the legislative session is officially over, I’m excited to speak directly with our community on what we’ve been up to in Sacramento this past year.

Did you know Burbank has a community led Tenant Union? District Rep. Andres met up with Dan from the Burbank Tenants Union to go over resource for renters here in SD20. From local Landlord Tenant Commission meetings to low cost legal services, Burbank can find local help right in your back yard!