Holiday gift ideas for gardeners
It’s time to begin tackling that gift list for the holidays. Consider gifting your favorite gardener something practical and attractive to enjoy for months...
It was an honor to serve
As you know, we had an election on November 5th, and due to term limits, I will be leaving office. Carl DeMaio will be...
Twelve years later…
Proposition 28, approved by 61% of California’s voters in 2012, established our current term limit system. California legislators may serve a total of twelve...
Plenty of work to do in December
A legislator’s duties in Sacramento include introducing and voting on legislation and state budgets that impact the lives of millions. Though this gets the...
An honor to serve
It’s been my honor to serve the people of the 75th Assembly District for the past 12 years. With extensive agricultural areas, deserts and...
Preventing domestic violence together
Unlike violence and harm that comes at the hands of a stranger, domestic violence has the additional trauma of the abuser being someone the...
Regulations stand in way of expansion
The legislative special session called to rein in high gas prices has adjourned. A bill that supporters claim will help prevent gasoline price spikes...
Use fresh herbs to flavor holiday
Grow, harvest and season your holiday meals with fresh herbs grown indoors in a windowsill garden. Add to the experience by using potted herbs...
Mama’s fundraising bake sale celebrates 20 years
For 20 years, Mama’s Kitchen has held its annual Thanksgiving Pie Sale, benefiting the nonprofit organization that provides medically tailored meals to individuals in...
Our busy legislature
The 2023-2024 regular session of the Legislature adjourned August 31st. For better or worse, over the past two years we’ve debated 4,821 bills. This...
