Announcement on the Governor's race in California. Xavier Becerra

Three bills to expand opportunity for South Bay students: AB 2693 & 2694 allow CSU doctoral programs, AB 664 lets community colleges offer bachelor’s degrees. When SDSU accepts <40%, we need more paths. Students are ready—our laws should be too.

Reporting a crime shouldn't lead to deportation. My Defending Immigrant Victims Act ensures victims know about federal protections like U Visas. When everyone feels safe calling 911, criminals get caught and our neighborhoods stay strong. 🛡️⚖️

#AD80 #SanDiego #PublicSafety #SouthBay

Nearly 200,000 people cross the CA–Mexico border daily, strengthening our communities. AB 2751 fixes inconsistent rules by allowing limited alcohol imports at land crossings—just like air & sea. Simple, fair, overdue.

#AD80 #SanDiego #SouthBay

7% of UC, 11% of CSU, 24% of community college students face housing insecurity. AB 1732 advances to fix it—letting public colleges build housing faster like private ones. Students can’t wait. Next stop: Assembly Housing Committee. #AD80 #StudentHousing #HousingForAll

Too many Californians wait weeks or drive hours for care—or go without it.

AB 2386 expands access by allowing qualified international physicians to serve underserved communities with proper oversight.

Healthcare should be accessible where you live.

#AD80 #HealthcareAccess

I’m proud to author AB 2325 to create a statewide bilingual teacher pipeline. By strengthening our partnerships with Mexico, we’re ensuring the next generation of dreamers has the tools to succeed in a multilingual world. 📚🇲🇽

#AD80 #BilingualEducation #DreamingBigWorkingHard #SouthBay

I rose on the Assembly floor for AB 2156, Farmworkers Day. My father was a farmworker, and I know their work is the backbone of our economy. We must honor them with dignity, accountability, and the respect they’ve earned. 🚜✊🏽 #AD80 #FarmworkersDay #California

A masterclass in resilience: Don Miguel Ruiz joins the podcast! 🎙️

From surgeon to spiritual icon, he shares how surviving 2 heart transplants & a 9-week coma shaped his wisdom.

Learn to turn crisis into opportunity.

Watch: https://youtu.be/hZ7av_1oSCg

#DonMiguelRuiz #TheFourAgreements #SanDiego

Yesterday I announced a legislative package to strengthen California’s partnership with Mexico. This means more opportunity, better healthcare and education access, and good paying jobs for our communities. When we work together, our region grows stronger.

Un honor recibir a Don Miguel Ruiz en el podcast. 🎙️ Hablamos sobre su increíble viaje de supervivencia (¡ha tenido 3 corazones!), la resiliencia y cómo #LosCuatroAcuerdos siguen siendo la clave para la libertad personal en 2026.

📺 Mira aquí: https://youtu.be/v-v-UP7uYj8

My statement on the allegations against Cesar Chavez.

Walking through Capitol Park thinking about Congress authorizing war.

No clear strategy.
Real human cost — las víctimas.
$11B spent in just one week.

Congress made a mistake. We should be investing in our communities and pursuing diplomacy.

Porque sí se puede.

#AD80 #SanDiego #SouthBay

California builds ~80K homes a year, but we need 180K just to keep up with demand.

I introduced AB 2433 — the Affordable Homes Bonus Law to expand affordable homeownership and build on the success of the Density Bonus Law.

72% of CA families can’t afford a median condo today. We must do better.

Got a young person curious about how government works or passionate about community change? The Young Legislators Program deadline is Fri, Feb 27! Free, June–Dec, monthly meetings, hands-on experience with state & local leaders in AD80.

Apply now: alvarez.asmdc.org/young-legisl...

AB 107 matters. It cuts through administrative barriers so Prop 4 dollars reach every corner of California faster. For us in San Diego, this means resources for the Tijuana River Valley crisis can flow without delay. Proud the Assembly voted 59-3 to move this forward. #AD80 #SanDiego

$46 million coming to South Bay! Proud to announce we secured critical funding for the Tijuana River Valley crisis. This will help our families, businesses, and communities get the relief they deserve. More work ahead, but this is a huge step forward. 🙌 #SouthBay #TijuanaRiver #SanDiego #SiSePuede

Finishing your associate degree shouldn’t mean choosing between school, work, and family—or leaving South County. That’s why AB 664 matters. It expands workforce-aligned bachelor’s programs at Southwestern College so students can stay local and move forward. #HigherEd #ChulaVista

Protecting Our Communities: A Statement on Minnesota YouTube video by Assemblymember David Alvarez

What happened in Minnesota, and the federal defense of it, reflects the worst of what our country can be. We’re facing an administration that ignores the rule of law.

Watch my full statement here: youtu.be/Z_gFzh6KuT4?...

It is my honor to announce I have earned a 100% score on the 2025 Equality California State Legislative Scorecard. Today and every day, we must continue to work to build a world that is healthy, just, and fully equal for all LGBTQ+ people.

Beto describes witnessing prison riots that claimed lives and the powerlessness that followed. Locked down, isolated, and forced to reflect.

This was a turning point in his story.

Watch the full episode of Dreaming Big Working Hard:
https://youtu.be/VfEMLn_x0Ok

Beto knew he was in trouble the first time he got locked up as a teenager, sitting in juvenile hall, angry, resentful, calling home.

That moment stayed with him.

Watch the full episode to hear how it affected Beto and how he broke the cycle.

https://youtu.be/VfEMLn_x0Ok

“You get stripped down — literally.”

Beto describes entering the system and losing dignity until dehumanization feels normal. This episode is about what the system gets wrong — and what real second chances require.

New episode of Dreaming Big. Working Hard out now.

https://youtu.be/VfEMLn_x0Ok

REMINDER I'm inviting you to Noche de Lucha Libre, an afternoon that honors the vibrant spirit of our South Bay communities. Mariachi filling the streets. Food that reminds you of home. This is how we build movements, with familia, culture, and the kind of joy that makes our neighborhoods strong.

A public university in Chula Vista? Expect progress in 2026 In eastern Chula Vista, city officials plan to debut the new multi-use Millenia Library and more bachelor degree programs in the South Bay.

I've heard from too many families who watch their kids commute hours away because we don't have these programs locally. AB 664 addresses immediate workforce gaps that our community identified as critical.

Write a letter in support https://calegislation.lc.ca.gov/Advocates/

When the holidays fade and January feels heavy, Father Scott offers a simple reminder: it might not feel like God is with you, but God is with you. Faith isn’t just for celebrations. It’s found in everyday life.

🎧 https://youtu.be/yYqyb3rLKGQ

As the new year begins, I speak honestly about the moment we are in. What is happening right now is not just tragic. It is traumatic, especially for immigrant communities. A New Year’s reflection on faith, fear, and hope.

🎧 Watch: https://youtu.be/yYqyb3rLKGQ

As the new year is about to begin, Father Scott offers a simple reminder: we’re all carrying a lot, and we need spaces that let us breathe again. Sometimes faith looks like an hour’s break from the noise—together.

🎧 Watch: https://youtu.be/yYqyb3rLKGQ

#NewYear #Faith #Community

“We belong.”

Father Scott shares how fear is causing people to doubt their own worth—and why faith in action must restore dignity and belonging.

🎧 Watch: https://youtu.be/yYqyb3rLKGQ

#FaithInAction #HumanDignity

Sometimes faith looks like simply showing up.

Father Scott shares how accompanying immigrants to court became an act of presence that changed how people were treated. A reminder that love means sharing what we have—our presence, courage, and action.

🎧 Watch: https://youtu.be/yYqyb3rLKGQ