Identity theft happens, protect yourself

Scams come in every variety and target every segment of the population. From the grandparent scam to the get rich quick ploy, the common...

Adoption can help protect animals

Ensuring the well-being of all animals is one of my big priorities. Over the years I have introduced and supported bills that provide funding...

Supporting Local Firefighters

Local fire departments are essential for public safety. By responding rapidly to wildfires and other emergencies, they save countless lives. Ensuring they have the...

Businesses are on the hook, again

During the pandemic, the Employment Development Department (EDD) virtually collapsed, and legislative offices like mine stepped into the breach. My office alone handled over...

A model for everyone to follow?

Juneteenth celebrates the end of chattel slavery in the United States. But over 150 years later, discriminatory public policies have prevented African Americans from...

Legislation will benefit rural San Diego

The 75th Assembly District, which I am honored to represent in Sacramento, covers the largely rural eastern two-thirds of San Diego County, and is...

Assembly Nonprofit of the Year

On June 7, California’s annual Nonprofits Day ceremony was held on the South Lawn of the State Capitol. The ceremony salutes nonprofits that do...

Health-related bills draw support

This year, the “House of Origin Deadline” was June 2nd, the final day for bills to pass the house in which they were first...

Words have weight, meaning

Last year, my client Susan called me to discuss her immigration case. During our conversation she referenced the news that immigrants were being bused from...

The writers strike matters

Every television series or film begins and ends with writers. They pen the iconic lines that actors deliver, like “Just one more thing,” “There’s...