My wife and I are blessed to welcome our three newborns into the world. We look forward to celebrating the holidays with the three newest additions to our family. At this time, we ask for your prayers and well wishes.
We fully condemn the actions that took place at John W. North High School in Riverside this week.
@AsmJoseMedina
,
@AsmJamesRamos
, and I released the following statement in response:
Incredibly honored to have been elected Chair of the
@LatinoCaucus
! I look forward to working with my colleagues in the Caucus to uplift the nearly 16 million Latinos who are the backbone of CA’s economy & amplify their voices so they are heard loudly & clearly in Sacramento. 1/
The comments uncovered by the press today are totally reprehensible and unacceptable. There is no place for anti-Black language, beliefs, or attitudes in our politics or in our society. Communities of color must work together in solidarity, not be divided against one another. 1/2
8 years ago, love won &
#MarriageEquality
became a reality.
As my wife Courtney & I reflect on this hard-fought milestone, the attacks on our
#LGBTQ
+ communities nationwide remind us that we cannot take our progress for granted. 1/
I am honored and humbled to have the support of my colleagues in the
@LatinoCaucus
to serve as our Vice Chair. You can find my full statement here: (1/x)
I'm so disappointed about
#AB1577
not advancing to the Assembly Floor for a vote. Legislative staff should have the same right to form a union as everyone else. I look forward to continuing to co-author future versions of this bill & fighting for its passage until it is law. 1/2
New
#solar
panels to power this Jurupa Valley home thanks to the generous donation from
@Tesla
@GRID
& the Association of Women in Water, Energy & Environment. Making clean,
#renewableenergy
accessible to all communities is critical to improving our air quality across CA.
#AD60
Thank you to
@CAGovernor
@GavinNewsom
for signing
#AB2183
! As Vice Chair of the
@LatinoCaucus
, I know this historic new law will help protect the rights of our farmworkers, who are overwhelmingly Latino, to organize to form or join a union free from intimidation. 1/3
It is a privilege to be passed the gavel as the Chair of the CA
@LatinoCaucus
!
As our Caucus celebrates 50 years in
#CALeg
, this 2023-24 Legislative Session brings a new record number of Latino legislators, and the highest number of Latinas in the state’s history! 1/
As we head into the weekend, our family reminds you to
#StayHome
, and if you must go out, maintain physical distance and cover your face.
Abiding by county and state orders, these triplets are staying home on their first
#NationalSiblingsDay
!
Today, I was proud to join the
@UFW
on the final leg of their march to our Capitol to urge
@CAgovernor
@GavinNewsom
to sign
#AB2183
. As Vice Chair of the
@LatinoCaucus
, I will keep fighting to ensure our farm workers have the right to form a union free from intimidation. (1/2)
Each moment is one of gratitude & appreciation. Today I’m especially grateful for our families, friends, community, & the opportunity to serve
#AD60
for the past 6 years! 1/3
We voted with our children, for our children, & for their future! 🇺🇸
There is still time to make sure your voice is heard this
#ElectionDay
! Polls close at 8PM. Find your designated polling place, how to track your ballot, & all relevant election info at .
Gratitude & appreciation fill every moment, but today, I’m especially thankful for our families, friends, & the opportunity to serve our
#InlandEmpire
communities for the past 7 years. 1/3
Honored to be named Chair of the Assembly Cmte on Jobs, Economic Development & the Economy! Thank you Speaker
@Rendon63rd
for your confidence in giving me this great responsibility. Looking forward to helping create jobs & strengthening CA as the 5th largest economy in the world!
Happy
#PrideMonth
! Join us in honoring the contributions of
#LGBTQ
people who fought before us, alongside us, & with us. As a proud member of
@calgbt
, I will keep fighting to advance the cause of intersectional equality, representation, & inclusion. We’re in this together!
#AD60
It was an honor & privilege to take the oath of office for my second term as your Assemblymember representing California’s 60th Assembly District. I look forward to continuing our work in
#DeliveringResults
to Western Riverside County families. Thank you,
#AD60
!
“If you want a [UC] law degree, you’ll have to drive to attend the law schools [at] UC Irvine or UCLA — two long commutes from Riverside County. Assemblywoman Sabrina Cervantes...wants to change that by creating another law school in [Riverside County].”
If you live in an area affected by the
#HolyFire
or
#RinconFire
, please text your zip code to 888777 to have info on evacuations, shelters, and road closures texted to you.
#AD60
My statement on the inexcusable comments made by LA City Councilmembers that were made public by the press yesterday.
I call on LA City Councilmembers Nury Martinez, Kevin de León, and Gil Cedillo to take full accountability for their words and actions, and resign from office.
Today, I had the honor of participating in the State Assembly’s Organizational Session, which is required to be held in-person by the California Constitution, to take the oath of office for my third term representing California’s 60th Assembly District. (1/2)
#CALeg
staff should have the same right to form & join a union as everyone else. That is why I am proud to be a co-author of
#AB1
, which was approved by Assembly Public Employment & Retirement today and is on its way to Assembly Appropriations…onward! 1/2
Today the Assembly passed
#SCA10
to enshrine the right to an abortion in our state constitution! Proud to be a co-author of this measure, which now heads to the ballot to be voted on in November. 1/2
My friend & colleague
@Evan_Low
has my full support as our
@calgbt
Caucus chair. Under his leadership, our Caucus has the highest number of members in its history, & has passed landmark legislation to support the
#LGBT
community & advance the cause of equality.
Grateful to Speaker
@Rendon63rd
for re-appointing me to serve as Chair of the Assembly Jobs Committee! I'll keep fighting for CA’s working families & our small businesses, not wealthy Wall Street traders. We will help our economy recover from the
#COVID19
pandemic.
#AD60
Wonderful celebrating a great friend, Toni Symonds, and her 37 years of service and unwavering dedication to the people of CA!
We’ve worked together for over 10 years and I was honored to serve as her final committee chair for the Assembly Jobs Committee. 1/
Today is
#NationalComingOutDay
! For our LGBTQ+ community, coming out takes a tremendous amount of courage. Wherever you are in your journey, know that I hear you, I see you, & I stand with you. As a proud member of
@calgbt
, I am committed to continuing the fight for equality. 🏳️🌈
Assembly Bill 201, the Text Message
#DISCLOSEAct
, is headed to the Governor's Desk! This bill will ensure CA voters know who is paying for the campaign text messages they receive. Thanks to
@CACleanMoney
for working with us to achieve transparency in CA elections!
#AD60
Forty-six years after
#RoevWade
, I am proud to
#StandWithPP
to ensure that quality healthcare is accessible to all. Today, and every day, we must work to protect every woman’s fundamental right to make her own decisions about her body.
#AD60
Great news: The Governor has signed my Assembly Bill 201, the Text Message
#DISCLOSEAct
, into law! This first-in-the-nation bill helps
#StopDarkMoney
, and allows CA voters to see who is paying for the mass campaign text messages they receive.
#VotersDeserveToKnow
#AD60
#AB2183
has been approved by the Assembly & is off to
@CAgovernor
@GavinNewsom
’s desk! The Governor should sign this bill. Farm workers deserve to organize to form or join a union free from fear of intimidation. I’ll keep fighting for this as Vice Chair of the
@LatinoCaucus
. 1/2
Latinas are a powerful and inspiring force—creating opportunities, striving for representation, and driving progress.
On
#LatinaHistoryDay
, and every day, we celebrate the innumerable contributions Latinas make to the rich social fabric of our nation.
This week, we honored Brandon Tsay on the Assembly Floor. On January 21, Brandon Tsay risked his life and saved countless others when he disarmed the Monterey Park shooter. Brandon’s extraordinary heroism and bravery will always be remembered.
As Chair of
@LatinoCaucus
, I stood in solidarity with our
@AAPILegCaucus
colleagues for a vigil honoring the victims of the Monterey Park shooting.
My heart goes out to the victims, their loved ones, our API community, & all others impacted by this senseless act of gun violence.
Congrats to my good friend &
#CALeg
colleague
@AsmReyes
on her appointment as Assembly Majority Leader, the first Latina in that role in CA’s history! I cannot wait to see all that she will accomplish, & look forward to continue working together for the betterment of the
#IE
.
As a young girl, playing sports like softball and volleyball taught me important values like teamwork, dedication, and perseverance.
What’s your
#HerSportStory
? Share how athletics shaped you as we celebrate CA Girls & Women in Sports Week!
@cawomenscaucus
Horses are an important part of our heritage here in Western Riverside County. I am proud to be one of the authors of this bill to help protect our wild & domestic horses from needless slaughter.
#AD60
Today, the State Assembly commemorated the
#ArmenianGenocide
, which we must never forget. I am also proud to be a co-author of Assembly Joint Resolution 37, which calls upon the federal government to officially recognize these atrocities against the Armenian people as a genocide.
Always a pleasure connecting w/ students from my alma mater,
@UCRiverside
! As a fellow Highlander, I’m proud that these bright students are poised to be our next generation of leaders & look forward to their continued success. Thanks for the wonderful discussion.
#GoHighlanders
!
Today I sent a letter, along with 34
#CALeg
colleagues, calling on
@UCPrezDrake
&
@CSUdrG
to announce
@UofCalifornia
&
@calstate
campuses will provide financial aid offer letters to students from mixed-status families & extend their enrollment deadlines to at least June 1. 1/x
Forty-seven years after Roe v. Wade, I am proud to
#StandWithPP
to ensure that quality reproductive healthcare is accessible to all. Today, & every day, we must work to protect every woman’s fundamental right to make her own decisions about her body.
#AD60
Today we celebrate the 49th anniversary of
#RoeVWade
, but abortion is still under attack and, for many, inaccessible. Even with the Supreme Court directly challenging Roe, I pledge to keep fighting to defend reproductive freedom here in CA and across our country.
#StandWithPP
I, along w/
@MSantiagoAD54
& many Assembly colleagues, sent a letter to
@LAUSDSup
supporting
@SEIULocal99
classified employees striking against
@LASchools
. These essential, hardworking employees deserve equitable wage increases, more full-time work, & increased staffing levels.
We will not sit idly by waiting on the U.S. Senate to finally do the right thing while people lose their lives to gun violence.
Today, I voted for AB 1621, which would tighten restrictions on ghost guns & their components. 1/
Proud to be a co-author of HR 10, which marks the 48th anniversary of
#RoevWade
and renews our commitment to expanding access to comprehensive health care so that reproductive freedom is a reality for every person.
#IStandWithPP
#AD60
Today, on
#DoloresHuertaDay
, join me in celebrating the life and legacy of civil rights icon and labor leader
#DoloresHuerta
. At 93, her fierce commitment to fighting for equality and justice remains as strong as ever.
🎉 ¡Feliz Cumpleaños,
@DoloresHuerta
!
It’s
#GirlsAndWomenInSportsDay
! Participating in sports taught me important values like teamwork, dedication, & perseverance. Today, & every day, must empower girls & women in sports & acknowledge their courage & competitive spirit we know are necessary to
#WinLikeAGirl
!
#AD60
Everyone deserves the right to join a union. As members of
#CALeg
, we should make sure our staffers have that right too. I'm proud to once again be a co-author of this bill.
Every worker deserves the right to join a union. Even State Capitol staffers. I will once again introduce a bill to allow our staff to unionize, collectively bargain and have a meaningful voice on the job. Will your legislator sign on?
Honored to be named Chair of the Assembly Select Committee on Veteran Employment & Education by
@Rendon63rd
. I look forward to continuing my work on behalf of California’s veterans.
#AD60
🇺🇸
#SB822
on
#NetNeutrality
passed the Assembly today! I am proud to be a co-author of this critical measure that ensures access to a free & open internet. On to the Senate for a final vote!
#AD60
Thank you to all who came to my Community Swearing-In Ceremony! It was truly special to be surrounded by my family, friends, & our community. I look forward to all that we are going to achieve
#DeliveringResults
in the next two years!
#AD60
Enjoyed spending an afternoon at the
@Fender
Center’s Annual Jam! It was an honor to welcome families, catch great performances, & present
@kidsrockfree
School of Music w/ a resolution honoring their 20 years of work fostering passion for music & the arts among our youth.
#AD60
My statement on the Supreme Court of the United States overturning Roe v. Wade. I am not going to mince words: I am outraged.
#SayAbortion
#BansOffOurBodies
It is an honor to represent Western Riverside County at our State Capitol during this last week of the 2019-2020 session. I am ready to finish this legislative year strong and continue
#DeliveringResults
for our community!
#AD60
Proud to be one of the authors of Assembly Bill 2. By providing a free second year of community college, we will ensure that California has the best-educated workforce to maintain our competitive edge as the fifth largest economy in the world.
#AD60
Today I was happy to help welcome
@VP
Harris to the Inland Empire, where she announced critical federal investments from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that will strengthen California’s response to wildfires. 1/2
2019
#CALeg
Session adjourned at 3am. I’m honored to represent
#AD60
alongside such great colleagues, including my seat mate
@RudySalasJr
! W/ their help, 10 of my bills advanced to the Governor’s Desk, 3 of which have been signed. When we reconvene in 2020, I’ll be a mother of 3!
Today, Assembly Bill 1896 was approved unanimously by Assembly Higher Education! AB 1896 will help ensure confidential counseling for student survivors of
#sexualassault
at our public universities. We must provide survivors with the support they both need & deserve.
#AD60
I was happy to welcome our newly elected Corona City Councilmember
@JacqueCasillas
to our State Capitol for the 2019 State of the State Address. I look forward to working together for the betterment of our region!
#AD60
#CASOTS
As we reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy, we remember his courage, conviction, and unwavering leadership in the struggle for equality. Among many things,
#MLK
taught us that, “The time is always right to do what is right.” 1/2
I want to thank the author of
#AB1577
,
@AsmMarkStone
, & the author of the original bill,
@LorenaSGonzalez
, for leading our fight for the rights of our legislative staff. And I am grateful for my other
#CALeg
colleagues who are co-authors of this bill and part of this effort. 2/2
It was a powerful morning at
#WomensMarchIE
! It was so inspiring to see so much of our community march in solidarity with millions across our great nation to push this empowering women’s movement forward. We are in this together!
#AD60
On
#LawEnforcementAppreciationDay
, and every day, we honor those who wear the badge and work tirelessly to keep our streets and neighborhoods safe. Thank you for your dedication and service to our communities!
#AD60
CA Latinas suffer from the nation’s worst
#WageGap
—earning just 42¢ for every $1 earned by men. This disparity hurts not only Latinas, but also the families they support.
Proud to work w/
@LatinoCaucus
on the
#UnseenLatinas
initiative to tackle these inequities.
#InvisibleNoMore
It was an honor to be a part of the 40th Annual Riverside
#BlackHistory
Parade—the longest running Black History Parade in Southern California! No matter the weather, our community came together as one today, because as we all know, it still takes a village!
#AD60
🚨ASSEMBLY BILL 1887 HAS BEEN SIGNED INTO LAW BY
@CAgovernor
@GavinNewsom
! The application deadline for state financial aid programs like Cal Grant & Middle Class Scholarship is now extended to MAY 2, giving CA students more time to complete the
#FAFSA
!
#DeliveringResults
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BREAKING: My AB 939, the Denim Day Act, was signed into law by Gov.
@GavinNewsom
!
AB 939 makes the principle behind
#DenimDay
👖 a reality in CA by ensuring that clothing can never provide consent.
We must do all that we can to protect survivors of sexual assault.
#AD60
#CALeg
Happy
#InternationalWomensDay
!
We celebrate the exceptional women who
#ChooseToChallenge
, make
#herstory
, & continue to shape our future.
Let’s honor the women in our lives by pledging to work together to create a more inclusive world. When women succeed, we all succeed.
#AD60
To all who are celebrating in
#AD60
, and around the world,
#RamadanMubarak
! May this holy month of reflection and renewal bring you and your family peace, health, and prosperity.
#Ramadan
Congratulations
@CABlackCaucus
Chair
@AsmLoriDWilson
on an excellent
#MLK
Breakfast Celebration! Proud to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in unity with our colleagues. Together, we can tip the scales toward justice for all!
Excellent tour of Eastvale’s
@HomeDepot
! The Home Depot provides over 100 jobs to our local economy & employs over 30,000 veterans nationwide. As Chair of the Assembly Jobs Committee, I applaud Home Depot for their contributions to our community & commerce.
#AD60
🎉My AB 1887 is going to the Senate! This bill will give our students more time to complete the FAFSA by extending the application deadline for state financial aid to May 2. This will help them access the financial resources to start their college careers.
#DeliveringResults
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Congratulations to Dr. Joseph I. Castro on his appointment as Chancellor of
@calstate
, the nation's largest public university system.
My full statement ⬇️
As you make dinner plans, consider supporting a local restaurant by participating in the
#GreatAmericanTakeout
! Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, & it’s critical we support them during these times. Let us know which local favorites you’ll be ordering from today!
As an alumna of
@UCRiverside
, it was such a pleasure meeting with student delegates from
@ASUCRiverside
at our State Capitol today! As we begin the legislative and budget year, I look forward to working together to create a brighter future for
#UCR
and the entire UC system.
As a labor leader & civil rights hero,
#CesarChavez
dedicated his life to advocating for equality, justice, & dignity for farm workers. With gratitude, we celebrate his enduring legacy as we work on behalf of CA’s working families.
#SiSePuede
#CesarChavezDay
Congratulations
@SenGonzalez33
! I look forward to working together to move our
@LatinoCaucus
forward & amplifying the voices of the nearly 16 million Latinos in California!
Big news! I will soon serve as Vice Chair of the
@LatinoCaucus
. I'm grateful to my colleagues for their confidence in my ability to lead our dynamic group of legislators & champion issues of greatest importance to our constituents.
Learn more➡️
I, along with several members of the
@CaWomensCaucus
, support including the Cal Grant Equity Framework in our state budget. This Cal Grant reform will make state financial aid available to an additional 150,000 students, including women students & student-parents!
#AD60
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I am committed to assisting the residents of
#AD60
. If you have any questions regarding available resources or need assistance with state agencies such as the DMV, EDD, or Covered CA, please contact my office at (951) 371-6860. We are here to serve you!
Many congratulations to our newly sworn-in Assembly Speaker,
@CASpeakerRivas
! I look forward to working with you to continue defending California values & improving the lives of working families across our state.
#CALeg
🎉Assembly Bill 1887 was approved by the Senate and is headed to the Governor’s Desk! If the Governor signs the bill into law, the application deadline for state financial aid programs will be immediately extended to May 2.
#DeliveringResults
#AD58
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