AB 1988, our sponsored bill authored by @asmgailpellerin.bsky.social continues to move forward.

The bill passed out of the Assembly Committee on Privacy and Consumer Protection yesterday with a unanimous 14-0 vote and now heads to the Assembly Health Committee next week!

Join us at the Bret Harte Middle School multipurpose room in San Jose to hear from a panel of professionals and advocates about the challenges facing our young people and learn how we can take meaningful action together.

Please RSVP at tinyurl.com/MAKGPTownhall

I’m partnering with Santa Clara County Supervisor Margaret Abe-Koga for a Youth Mental Health Town Hall on Saturday, April 25, from 10 to 11:30 AM.

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The Trump Administration's assault on our California coast continues, but we have the opportunity to speak up. BOEM-2025-0120, which would fast-track leasing for deep-sea mineral extraction, remains open for comments until April 27. www.regulations.gov/document/BOE...

Happy Birthday, Dolores Huerta.

Thank you for your extraordinary service to our state and to the farm workers. Your leadership has shaped history, but it is your courage, resilience, and unwavering commitment to justice that continue to inspire us most. We are so grateful for you today and always.

I had a wonderful start to my week welcoming some of our incredible interns to the State Capitol. As they continue serving constituents from our District Offices, I was delighted to give them a look at our work in Sacramento and introduce them to my legislative colleagues.

Last week, I was proud to stand alongside Assemblymember Ramos as he spoke about his AB 1841, which would designate Native American Day, the 4th Friday in September, as a paid holiday for all state employees.

The health of our environment directly impacts our personal health, and I’m grateful to CCLT for their partnership and work to conserve open space.

I share this recognition with my legislative director, Charmaine Mills, for the support she’s provided in getting our AB 679 signed into law – expediting approval for property acquired for Big Basin Redwoods, Año Nuevo, and Butano State Parks to support recovery after the CZU Complex Lightning Fire.

I had the profound honor of being named a 2026 Legislative Champion by the CA Council of Land Trusts (CCLT) last Monday.

I’m looking forward to sharing more about this wonderful day soon. In the meantime, Happy Women’s History Month to the remarkable, trailblazing women throughout our district and beyond.

I’m still beaming with joy from my Women of the Year Luncheon this past Friday! Every year, I’m moved by the incredible stories of service, resilience, and leadership — and by the pride and love that fill the room from the friends and families who come to celebrate these remarkable women.

Her work reflects a deep dedication to education, community collaboration, and strengthening local preparedness. I’m looking forward to honoring Lindsay and her service to the San Lorenzo Valley as a 2026 #AD28WomanoftheYear on Friday, March 20, in honor of Women’s History Month!🌻🩵

Lindsay Speth is a committed leader in wildfire resiliency throughout the San Lorenzo Valley. She serves on the Board of the Fire Safe Council of Santa Cruz County and leads a Firewise community in Ben Lomond.

She is a San José icon, and it is my profound honor to celebrate her as a 2026 #AD28WomanoftheYear on Friday, March 20, in honor of Women’s History Month! 🌻🩵

She counseled LGBTQ students, taught sociology on gay and lesbian issues, advised campus groups, trained police on LGBTQ topics, and led extensive work advancing civil rights, AIDS advocacy, and domestic violence prevention. For more than 50 years, she has been a tireless social justice leader.

Wiggsy Sivertsen, San Jose Staté University’s first openly gay employee, co-founded BAYMEC and helped defeat the Briggs Initiative.

Huge thanks to the Santa Cruz COE, MAH, and @lookoutsantacruz.bsky.social for having me be a part of this incredible celebration.

What an amazing night highlighting the incredible impact of Santa Cruz women at the County Office of Education’s HERstory event. I was honored to emcee for the evening and introduce the 10 community-nominated women who inspire me so deeply with their determination, compassion, and inclusivity.

I stand with @sanjosestate.bsky.social as they challenge the U.S. Department of Education’s Title IX findings and reaffirm their commitment to the safety, dignity, and inclusion of all students.
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I am looking forward to celebrating Tonje as a 2026 #AD28WomanoftheYear on Friday, March 20, in honor of Women’s History Month!🌻🩵

Through partnerships with local, state, and national groups and agencies, she leverages her sociology background to build sustainable support systems to propel long-term community resiliency.

Tonje Wold-Switzer (@towos.bsky.social), Executive Director of Santa Cruz Long Term Recovery Group and a CZU Fire survivor, leads core disaster case management and volunteer rebuild programming.

Liz works tirelessly for the residents of Monte Sereno. I am excited to celebrate her as a 2026 #AD28WomanoftheYear on Friday, March 20, in honor of Women’s History Month! 🌻🩵

Liz has been a strong advocate for public safety, fiscal responsibility, and thoughtful local planning. In the wake of the Palisades and Eaton fires, she has worked closely with my office and local agencies to strengthen fire evacuation planning and improve emergency preparedness for the community.

Liz Lawler is a dedicated public servant and community leader who has long championed Monte Sereno residents. She previously served on the City Council and as Mayor, and currently serves on the Monte Sereno Site and Architecture Commission.

Making elections accessible, fair, and secure has been my life’s work – I know our voting systems' integrity firsthand and will continue to defend it.

Trump is disgracing our democracy with his push to rewrite our constitutional voting rights with the SAVE Act. These proposals disenfranchise eligible voters by design.

Ann’s ambition and heart make an immense impact on some of our most vulnerable neighbors in Santa Cruz County. I can’t wait to celebrate her as a 2026 #AD28WomanoftheYear on Friday, March 20, in honor of Women’s History Month! 🌻🩵