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We raised money for stipends and launched a paid internship program to provide opportunities for youth in Oakland to get on a pathway towards steam careers. Great to connect with the youth and faculty today and hear ideas and questions from the students related to preparing them

Was great to join the Rincon Band of Luiseno Indians and the Valley Center - Pauma Unified School District. They are embarking on a partnership to reach better educational outcomes for Native American Students. Our office has provided funding to help accelerate learning including

Just had the most inspiring time at the California School Employees Association (CSEA) convention! Even though I wasn't scheduled to speak, I dropped by to say hello and was greeted with overwhelming warmth and gratitude. The dedication of these hardworking, often underpaid

Today from our press conference announcing a plan to build up to 2.3 million new housing units. This plan centers on using 75,000 acres of surplus property owned by California school districts that are ready for development and can be used to build housing for teachers and

Special programming note: CA State Superintendent Tony Thurmond and Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco will join me and Elex Michaelson in-studio Wednesday night at 6p on FOX 11 Los Angeles to talk about the future of California. Join us.

As the state’s cost of living continues to rise and its schools struggle to retain staff, CA schools chief Tony Thurmond is launching an ambitious plan to address the state’s housing and teacher shortages — at the same time. cal.news/46usFnN 📝 Lynn La 📸 Loren Elliott

Sheriff Chad Bianco said he wants to “put a felon in the White House.” It’s clear we have very different visions for the future of our country and California. Tonight, we’re debating those visions on FOX 11 Los Angeles. Tune in to Channel 11 in LA or foxla.com at 6pm — you

No, it’s not, Tomi. As a former social worker, I’ve spent my career working to prevent child abuse. Unfortunately, child abuse *is* what sometimes happens when politicians force these conversations on families before they’re ready. We ought to let kids and their parents decide

Like any parent, I know how important it is to make sure that our kids’ food is healthy, fresh, and free from harmful ingredients. That’s why I was proud to join today’s press conference and proud to sponsor AB 2316 by my colleague and friend Asm. Jesse Gabriel, which would

I strongly support my friend Rick Chavez Zbur’s Retail Theft Reduction Act. Small business owners, workers, and shoppers across California deserve real solutions that target organized retail crime rings and hold those who break the law accountable. This bill does that and I urge

Honored to give the keynote address at an event for Team HEAL, a network of surgeons and athletic trainers providing free sports medicine, injury services, and college scholarships to high school athletes from disadvantaged backgrounds. Thank you Dr. Shields, Barbara Shields, and

Great educators (teachers and classified staff) change lives. This is even more true for our great educators of reading, who open the door to a successful future for every child they serve. This is why I have made early literacy one of my highest priorities, investing in literacy

Have you seen Kamala’s new ad? She is exposing Trump’s plans to defund K-12 public education. Help Kamala defeat Trump once and for all. Vote November 5th! youtu.be/rkuOOfpDyWg

Unions and working people make up the backbone of our economy. That is why I am grateful that I was able to spend Labor Day on the picket line with hard working hotel workers who are fighting for better wages and working conditions. Thank you Unite Here Local 2 for your efforts.

Great day at Vallejo City Unified School District where they were able to retire their debt and return the district to local control after 20 years of being under state and county fiscal oversight. We have provided millions to help the district make academic improvements and we

Today I was proud to stand with Senator Josh Becker and Oakland Unified School District leaders in support of his SB 1374. This bill will encourage more school districts to utilize solar energy and will help school districts experience the highest rates and benefits associated with