3 out of 10 people in the United States have issues with substance use or mental health. Together, we can offer hope, embrace acceptance & celebrate the power of #recovery. Visit FindSupport.gov to learn how to help. #RecoveryMonth

Hope everyone is safe after that earthquake! Now is a great time to double check that you have signed up for earthquake alerts on the MyShake App. Learn more about early detection warning systems at the link. earthquake.ca.gov

Wildfires are currently affecting California including cities within our district. I urge everyone to stay safe, stay alert, and take necessary precautions. Here are some key safety tips, links to find resources, evacuation orders, shelters and information. #SenateDistrict22

It's #OvarianCancerMonth. Make sure you GET SCREENED! Ovarian cancer causes more deaths each year than other gynecologic cancer in the United States! There is also no known way for it to be prevented. #EndOvarianCancer #CancerAwareness

About 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with #prostatecancer & about 1 in 41 men will die from it. Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer for men, but it can be detected early through screening. Get screened!

Happy #MexicanIndependenceDay to our southern neighbor – wishing everyone a joyous celebration of this important moment in Mexican history.

Happy #NationalHispanicHeritageMonth! This month we celebrate the rich history, thriving culture & many contributions & accomplishments that the Latino Community has made in the US and in #ca, where we are proud to be home to the largest Latino population in the nation-40% #caleg

DON'T MISS...our latest Then There's California podcast episode, with Senator Susan Rubio and advocates for #SB1230, which will strengthen enforcement of CA's flavored tobacco ban and remove illegal vaping products from the market. The bill is awaiting Governor Newsom's signature. Listen!

TODAY is Voter Registration Day! You will need: 🪪 Your California driver license or California identification card number, 🔢The last four digits of your social security number and 🎉Your date of birth. registertovote.ca.gov #CAVoter #CAVote #VoteReady

Today is #NationalVoterRegistrationDay! Register to vote or check your voter registration status here: registertovote.ca.gov Remember, your vote is your voice – use it!

While childhood cancer is rare, it is a leading cause of death past infancy for children and adolescents. #ChildhoodCancerAwareness month not only honors children who are suffering, their families and caregivers but also advocates for more research. World Health Organization (WHO)

September is Emergency Preparedness Month! See some tips above to help you prepare and keep you ready! #CALeg #SD8 #Sacramento #StateCapitol

#NationalHispanicHeritageMonth celebrates the ways in which Hispanic communities have shaped our nation. In CA, Latinx people make up over 40% of the population – the largest ethnic group in the state. Their contributions to our economy, culture, and history cannot be overstated.

Today, California Governor signed historic legislation to help solve California’s tribal housing crisis. SB 1187 advances desperately needed affordable housing funding for tribal communities and creates a tribal-specific housing program. More info ⬇️ sd02.senate.ca.gov/news/senate-le…

Today, we recognize all of our POW’s and MIA soldiers. Thank you for your service. 💜

On National #POWMIARecognitionDay, we honor the service and sacrifice of our brave members of the Armed Forces, the Prisoners of War (POW) and those still Missing in Action (MIA).

🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 Today we celebrate #NationalPOWMIADay to honor former & current prisoners of war and their families. Many service members are still missing, but never forgotten. Thank you for your sacrifice.

On National POW/MIA Recognition Day, I’m thinking of my Uncle Jim, who was a #POW in #WorldWarII, and all the other service members who were captured or went missing while serving our nation. These heroes deserve our eternal respect and gratitude.

Are you looking to participate in a #CoastalCleanupDay event tomorrow? Head to the links to register for one near you. Ventura County: vccoastcleanup.org/cleanup-sites/ Santa Barbara County: vccoastcleanup.org/cleanup-sites/

Come celebrate Coastal Cleanup Day with my team and Heal the Bay at the Santa Monica Pier to protect our beautiful coast from trash and debris! Participate in the biggest international volunteer event in the world tomorrow, 9/21 @ 9am. Register at bit.ly/4e7dfJb.