My hubby,the best teacher I’ve ever known, is retiring! 32 yrs dedicating himself to his students & community. Being a 2006 CA TOY was a huge honor, yet seeing his students become the best versions of themselves was what motivated him each day! His famous saying “Be good humans”

Almost 5 years ago exactly I moved to Sacramento with no plan, no job, and a lot of hope. I’m so thankful to be where I am today. Thank you Capitol Weekly, I’m incredibly honored!

You don’t get to BUY A HOME NEAR AN AIRPORT and then COMPLAIN ABOUT AIRPLANES.

New #CALeg lore just dropped: the rotating Assembly TV schedule is just a PowerPoint slide on repeat. This will now be my favorite dumb fact I tell new staff.

The New York Times has a serious headline problem. In my latest column for COURIER, I cite more than a dozen examples of how Times headlines try to sand down the sharp edges of right-wing extremism. 🧵1/6 couriernewsroom.com/news/the-new-y…

An old #CALeg favorite: “I wasn’t going to speak on this bill today, however…”

Kevin McCarthy being removed as speaker reaffirms the sad truth that Bakersfield will never attain the mandate of heaven.

Looking to see if the governor remembered to sign some bills today

bene gesserit reverend mother to paul atreides:

10 YEAR DODGER DYNASTY!

We are back in session! It’s great to be back in Sacramento representing #AD12. We hit the ground running, introducing a new bill #AB1778 today targeted at reducing e-bike collisions. Let’s get to work!

#CALeg advocates trying to find a bill author the week before the introduction deadline

Walking around today telling everyone they need to watch Shogun.

This Killers of the Flower Moon and Barbie household is not enjoying this #Oscars

Happy Legislative Director Appreciation Day! From legislative packages to coauthor requests, Michael is a vital resource in the state legislature. He does an exemplary job!

#CALeg staff and consultants seeing the bill limit go from 50 to 35

Give it up for Liberation Day!

The year is 2026. The tariff light in Central Park is red. I am relieved. My toaster and coffee beans aren’t tariffed today. I speak too soon. The light turns green. I owe $100,000.

How it feels after getting 8 out of 10 bills off the Senate suspense file