Funding Alzheimer’s research
As with so many issues involving medical research and healthcare, San Diego County is ground zero in the battle against Alzheimer’s disease.
Currently, it is...
Two cents on upcoming gas tax
California’s gas taxes are the highest in the nation, and they are set to go even higher. Most of you probably know that we...
A weighty responsibility
How do you know when you buy that bag of apples that it really has the pound of fruit that is advertised on the...
Women reaching their potential
Encouraging young women to fulfill their life’s potential by taking full advantage of available educational opportunities is one of my passions. As a member...
Don’t get hooked by phishing scam
The average person believes they would never fall for a scam that would rob them of their life savings and their dignity, but the...
Gratitude for community’s kindness
We all have challenges in life – circumstances that push us to our limits, and take us to unexpected places that we previously had...
Kids and social media
Millions of children and young adults throughout the nation are active social media users. Last week two bills dealing with social media’s impact on...
Addressing the healthcare crisis
Last week Assembly Bill 1965 (AB 1965), introduced by Assemblywoman Blanca Rubio (D – Baldwin Park), passed the Assembly Health Committee, where I serve...
Coming to term with legislative limits
There are 99 legislative chambers throughout the 50 states. Of these, 16 states have enacted term limits, including California. Other term limited states include...
Celebrating California agriculture
California is the country’s leading agricultural state. In recognition of the importance of agriculture to our economy, ceremonies recognizing Ag Day were held at...
