I take my responsibility as a public servant very seriously especially when funding for children is involved. We have an obligation to use state funds responsibly and transparently.
LAPD Chief McDonnell’s apparent decision to not enforce California’s, SB 627, the No Secret Police Act, by stating it ‘does not make sense’ is alarming and signals a disregard for his legal obligation to uphold our state laws. A Police Chief does not get to pick and choose which laws will be enforced and which will go ignored.
My Senate offices in Pasadena and Sacramento will remain open to assist the community.
In Monterey Park, concerned residents want answers to determine how a data center of this size might strain the power grid including its impact on utility rates, water usage, and air quality contamination
Investor-owned utility companies have failed to responsibly address abandoned lines, leaving them as potential safety threats in communities all over California.
I want to thank the residents of Monterey Park who uplifted their concerns to my office
This community has already suffered greatly with the destruction of their physical temple and center during the Eaton Fire, and now someone has inflicted furthered pain.
“The Governor’s proposed 2026-2027 Budget is a sobering starting point for the Legislature to begin its work of crafting a balanced budget."
“Yesterday marked another deeply troubling moment in our federal government’s war on immigrants.”
