BREAKING: Silicon Valley congressional candidate Sam Liccardo is facing a complaint with the federal election commission alleging his campaign is coordinating a “dark money” effort to fund a highly-criticized recount in the Congressional District 16 race. sanjosespotlight.com/federal-compla…

Weekend fun idea: #NationalParkWeek begins tomorrow. Celebrate by getting outside & visiting one. Golden Gate Park, the Presidio & Fort Point are within my district, but there are plenty more around the state. Check out the list: nps.gov/state/ca/index…

The new residents of my district will be welcomed with open arms 🐼 sfchronicle.com/sf/article/pan…

Thank you to community groups for letting me speak this week at their AANHPI Health Equity Convening in Sacramento. Their advocacy work on behalf of underserved populations helps the state see disparities on issues like language access, mental health services & data collection.

To commemorate #EarthDay , join me on Sat, 4/27 at 10 am to help the Golden Gate Bird Alliance remove invasive plants & maintain the gardens at North Lake. Free t-shirt & refreshments. Let’s meet at the stairs near Chain of Lakes & JFK Drives. Sign up here: a19.asmdc.org/events

Informative podcast episode on #PFAS , often called “forever chemicals” because they don’t break down-yet are prevalent in our bodies & environment. My bill, #AB347 , would make sure CA enforces its laws on these harmful substances to reduce our exposure. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the…

Another unanimous & bi-partisan vote! This time on #AB2488 , my bill that gives a tax incentive to developers who want to turn empty offices in San Francisco into #housing . It’s an opportunity to revitalize areas like downtown. Read more about the proposal: a19.asmdc.org/press-releases…

With local approval now secured, speed cameras will be installed in San Francisco by early 2025. The 5-yr pilot program is authorized by #AB645 , which I helped champion last year. We save lives by slowing drivers down. NYC’s program has shown good results. kalw.org/bay-area-news/…

Great support for my #LegacyAdmissions bill, #AB1780 ! It passed out of the Assembly #HigherEd Cmte, 8-3. CA private colleges & universities that choose to admit students thru the side door should not receive taxpayer-funded #CalGrants . All applicants should be considered fairly.

Thanks to California Primary Care Association, California Primary Care Associationadvocates, NEMS San Francisco, SF Consortium & others for dropping by today, as part of your Lobby Day at the Capitol. Everyone needs to fight for a better healthcare future for all & clinics play an essential role in getting us there. #DAC2024

Happy #EarthMonth ! My environmental bills this year:

🧾 BPA-free receipts
⚡️ Targeted #EV rebates
🌉 No bridge tolls for pedestrians/bicyclists

Read more in my latest eAlert, then RSVP for my 4/27 Bird Habitat Restoration event & a Bike Fair on 4/28: a19.asmdc.org/ealert/happy-e…

Nice to meet with students from St.Ignatius who came up to Sacramento from my district Monday to discuss issues like housing, climate change & immigration. It’s great to see young people engaged, getting involved & seeing their representatives. That’s leadership in the making!

My bill, #AB2401 , got unanimous/bi-partisan support from the Asm Transportation Cmte! It expands CA’s #CleanCar rebate by targeting lower-income, high-mileage drivers in older vehicles. This helps us reach climate goals faster & achieve more equity in our incentive program.

Speed cameras can help save lives. SFMTA will vote tomorrow on 33 proposed locations in San Francisco that would get this technology. The pilot program is authorized by #AB645 , a bill I was Lead Co-Author on last year. Weigh in at the 1 pm hearing: sfmta.com/calendar/board…

It’s Tax Day! The IRS expects millions to file at the last minute. Reminder:

▶️ New federal electronic filing system for those w/ very simple W-2s: directfile.irs.gov

▶️ Lower income workers may be eligible for CA & Federal Earned Income Tax Credit: caleitc4me.org

I was Event Co-Chair of last night’s Equality California’s 2024 San Francisco #EqualityAwards ! Members of the #CaLeg presented a Resolution celebrating the organization’s 25th anniversary. Congrats to them & the new honorees for their work advancing #LGBTQ + rights. eqca.org/equality-award…

Weekend fun idea: the Nepal Day Parade, this Sunday, April 14 at 11 am. It will start at San Francisco City Hall and continue down Market Street. It’s a great opportunity to learn more about their culture & celebrate the diversity of our city.

Need money to go to college? The CA Service Corps is recruiting thousands of young people for programs that help communities. Meet Ailin Torres who attends SF State in my district tutoring kids. She earns a stipend, plus tuition help. Read more in my column: richmondsunsetnews.com/2024/04/06/ass…

The tax deadline is days away. Californians who earned <$30,950 last year could be eligible for a CA Earned Income Tax Credit #CalEITC - a refund of up to $3,529. Plus, a Young Child or Foster Youth Tax Credit could be added. More info & free tax help: caleitc4me.org

Another round of down payment assistance is available for 1st time homebuyers. The CA Dream For All Shared Appreciation Loan gives up to $150K to income-eligible residents who meet certain requirements. Deadline is 4/29. Read my latest eAlert: a19.asmdc.org/ealert/down-pa…