Thought for the Week: Mother May I
This Sunday we celebrate Mother’s Day, a tradition started in the United States in 1907 and by 1914 was declared a national holiday. On...
Don’t overlook silently suffering veterans
Memorial Day is much more than a chance to kick off the summer months. At its heart is a day to honor the men...
Access to health care
Millions of Californians live in Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs), many located in rural parts of the state, like in my district. Improving access...
Thought for the Week: May you be free
May is such a “merry month!” Spring is in full bloom and the weather is typically pleasing in San Diego County – just right...
Know who is on the other end of the call
As tax season ends, it’s the perfect time to remind the public that if you get a call from the “IRS” saying you owe...
Thought for the Week: Spring into action
With warmer and dryer days comes the inspiration to “Spring into Action” – this Sunday’s message. Each of us has our own interests, talents,...
Pushing for affordable housing
Headlines keep coming nonstop, sounding the alarm about our nation’s homelessness problem. It’s hard not to be discouraged seeing the increasing numbers of unhoused...
Thought for the Week: Abundance
If the season of Spring doesn’t bring up thoughts of “Abundance” you’d better recheck your focus. Nature provides lavish abundance wherever we cast our...
Fentanyl crisis hits tribal communities
On March 28th, the Native American Caucus held a hearing in Sacramento to discuss fentanyl’s impact on tribal communities and to raise awareness along...
Thought for the Week: New life
With this beautiful season of spring bringing new life once again, let’s celebrate and give thanks for each and every facet of life. How...
