🎮 Team Gonzalez congratulated Kris Krohn on opening Retro Games Plus in Central Long Beach — now his busiest store and new home base! He’s applied for small business & facade grants, including funds to paint a video game–themed mural on the building. 🎨

The CA Senate is back in session! Between now and August 30, we have hundreds of bills to vote on – and I’m excited to get to work on the issues important to my district. Sign up for updates on my legislative work: sd33.senate.ca.gov/contact/updates Follow the Senate’s work here: senate.ca.gov

National Night Out Events are taking place across Senate District 33! Check out my website to find an event near you: bit.ly/LG-NNO26 National Night Out helps connect our communities and build our collective safety. Find public safety resources: democrats.senate.ca.gov/resources

Thank you to everyone who joined our Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway! 🎒📚 With Inner City Vision, Athena Athletics, and Baby Goat Athletics, we handed out 150+ backpacks to help students start the year. Grateful to our partners, volunteers, and families! CA education resources: www.cde.ca.gov

Team Gonzalez joined the SELA Collaborative’s Leaders Convening, bringing nonprofit leaders, advocates, officials & residents together to shape SELA Vision 2040 — building stronger, more connected communities in Southeast LA. Learn about CA community planning resources: sgc.ca.gov #SD33

Team Gonzalez joined a Harbor Tour hosted by Councilwoman Suely Saro & the Port of Long Beach, connecting with 6th District neighbors to share our work & how we can serve them. Tours like this give residents direct access to Port ops & decision-makers. #SD33 #SenateDistrict33 #LongBeach

Innovation is taking flight in CA! ✈️ Team Gonzalez visited Archer to see next-gen aerospace manufacturing & aviation tech in our region. CA keeps investing in innovation through CA Jobs First, the CA Competes Tax Credit & GO-Biz. More: business.ca.gov #SD33 #SenateDistrict33

Congrats to The Proving Ground on its new indoor soccer & athlete development facility in Signal Hill! Team Gonzalez was proud to attend the ribbon cutting for this space that’ll help young athletes build skills and stay active year-round. California Park Grants - parks.ca.gov/?page_id=30068

If you were impacted by the Lineage Fire, my office continues to update our website with resources: bit.ly/4gBqDcK 📰 Where to find the latest information and alerts 🤝 Community resources including financial assistance, food kits, and air purifiers. 🚌 🏠 Transportation and housing assistance.

Need food assistance this summer? SUN Meals provides free meals to kids 18 and under during the summer months. Find sites: bit.ly/4vBJJTT You can also sign up for SUN Bucks, which provides $120 per eligible child during the summer. Learn more & sign up by 8/31: cdss.ca.gov/sun-bucks

Team Gonzalez celebrated the opening of the new Community Living Center at VA Long Beach Healthcare System — compassionate, home-like long-term care for our veterans. Thank you to everyone who made it possible. Need veteran resources? CalVet: veterans.ca.gov

Team Gonzalez was honored to attend the Disabled Resource Centers’ 50th Anniversary Celebration! For 50 years, they’ve championed independence, accessibility, and inclusion. Our office presented a state resolution and certificates to the honorees. CA Dept of Rehabilitation: dor.ca.gov

Team Gonzalez joined Councilmembers Megan Kerr and Cindy Allen for the ribbon cutting of Black Knight Patrol’s new Long Beach office! Thanks for keeping our neighborhoods safe. Want to boost safety at home? Cal OES has prep resources: caloes.ca.gov #SD33 #SenateDistrict33 #LongBeach

LA County has launched the Transitional Subsidized Employment Plus Program to connect CalWORKs & GAIN participants to paid employment & job training in high-growth industries. Learn more: opportunity.lacounty.gov/tse

Help prevent wildfires: ⏰ Avoid mowing your grass on hot or windy days. ⛓️ Secure tow chains. 🚘 Never park your car on dry grass. 🧰 Use equipment safely. Together we can reduce the risk of wildfire! Learn more: readyforwildfire.org/prevent-wildfire #CALFIRE #ReadyForWildfire #OneLessSpark

Team Gonzalez attended LA Metro’s 2026 State of the Agency, hearing updates on transit plans ahead of the 2028 Olympics + Paralympics, transit expansion, and more. The event also marked the gavel passing from outgoing Chair Fernando Dutra to incoming Chair Mayor Karen Bass. 🚇 More: www.metro.net

☀️ Heat alert! Stay safe this week — drink water, stay indoors during peak hours & look out for your neighbors & pets. 🐾 🌡️ CA heat forecast by ZIP: calheatscore.calepa.ca.gov ❄️ Cooling centers: bit.ly/4ff3uKC 💧 HeatReadyCA.com #SD33 #HeatReady #California

Team Gonzalez was honored to tour the Hidden Genius Project! 🌟 This incredible nonprofit provides Black male youth with 15 months of leadership development, tech training & STEM skills. Empowering the next generation! 💙 CA nonprofit resources: oag.ca.gov/charities #SD33 #LongBeach

🏛️ History is being made in LA County! Los Angeles County’s first-ever Ethics Commission is now accepting applications. Deadline: July 26! Apply now → bit.ly/applyethics #SD33 #SenateDistrict33 #LACounty

🏅 LA28 Paralympics are coming to Long Beach with 72 ticketed events! Register for the ticket drop by July 22 → tickets.la28.org 📅 Full schedule: bit.ly/4fhfBqt | Long Beach survey open thru Sept. 30: lbcity.info/lb28gamessurvey | More info: bit.ly/LG-LA28Info 🎉 #SD33 #SenateDistrict33 #LA28

Team Gonzalez honored Laurie’s Pie Bar in downtown Long Beach on its 10th anniversary! This women-owned small biz serves up great pies + local jobs. 🥧 More CA small biz resources via CalOSBA: calosba.ca.gov #SD33 #SmallBiz

19 years of Khmer culture, community & excellence! 🎉 Team Gonzalez joined Cambodia Town's Designation Gala to celebrate their incredible work, including the Gateway Project & LA28 Olympic Games planning. Proud to honor their community leaders! oag.ca.gov/charities/resources 💙 #SD33

20 years of protecting our wetlands! 🌿✨ Team Gonzalez celebrated with the Los Cerritos Wetlands Authority and honored the Super Volunteers & Stewardship Partners whose dedication has preserved this beautiful natural treasure for generations to come. 💙 #LongBeach #SD33

Team Gonzalez, Caltrans & Assemblywoman Blanca Pacheco's office came together for a community cleanup at the I-710/Florence Ave entrance in Bell Gardens! 🌿♻️ Thank you to every volunteer who showed up to keep our community clean and beautiful! 💪 #BellGardens #SD33

Up to $1,000 in funding is available for local events tied to California Clean Air Day on Oct. 7, 2026. Events must raise clean air awareness & engage at least 100 participants. Applications due Friday, July 24, 5:00 pm. → bit.ly/4eIRCQM Learn more about CA’s air quality work: ww2.arb.ca.gov

Team Gonzalez toured Heaven's Angels Academy, a new daycare in Long Beach's Wrigley neighborhood! 🌟 Founded by Crystal & Carlos, the center provides up to 50 youth a space to learn, grow & explore. Looking for childcare in CA? ccld.dss.ca.gov/carefacilitysearch 💙 #LongBeach #SD33

LA28 has announced the Paralympics Games Competition schedule, including 72 ticketed events in Long Beach! Register here by July 22 for the LA28 ticket drop! tickets.la28.org Find the full event schedule: bit.ly/4fhfBqt Find more info & resources for LA28: bit.ly/LG-LA28Info

CA is working to ensure no child goes hungry. SUN Bucks provides $120 per eligible child to help families afford food during summer. If your family is not automatically enrolled, submit a school meal or universal benefits application to your child’s school by 8/31. Learn more: cdss.ca.gov/sun-bucks

Congratulations to The Melt on its Grand Opening in Long Beach! 🎉 Near CSULB, bringing jobs, great food & a new gathering spot for our community. Proud to support CA’s small businesses — resources here: calosba.ca.gov

Team Gonzalez was honored to join the Children's Dental Health Clinic in Avalon to celebrate the legacy of the late Mayor Ralph J. Morrow Jr. 🦷💙 His dedication helped ensure children on the island had access to essential dental care for nearly 40 years. Thank you for your lasting impact! #SD33