Proud to announce that #SB224, The Artificial Water Shortages Act, passed out of the Senate Natural Resource & Water Committee with a unanimous vote! This bill modernizes California's water forecasting to prevent waste & better manage resources for all. #CV #WaterSecurity #SD16

🚒🔥 #SB345 the State Fire Training Accessibility Act passes the Senate Governmental Organizations Committee (13-0) Join me Friday, April 4 in Hanford as we unveil and highlight this critical legislation! 📍 Station 3, 1070 S 12th Ave | 12:30 PM #SD16 #FireTraining #Workforce

Stepping into a firefighter’s boots, even for an hour, gave me deeper respect for their courage. Proud to keep pushing #SB345 to ensure these local heroes get the training and support they need. #FirefighterTraining #PublicSafety #ValleyStrong #SD16

Please join us for tonight's Kern County Town Hall by watching the livestream: sd16.senate.ca.gov/video/kern-cou…

Thank you to everyone who joined my Kern County Town Hall with Senate Pro Tem Mike McGuire. Your voices have given me the opportunity to deliver real results for our region. Watch the full event on my website: sd16.senate.ca.gov/videos #ValleyStrong #SD16 #KernCountyTownHall

SB 556 – the Flood Protection and Groundwater Recharge Act invests in floodplain restoration to protect homes and recharge groundwater bringing real water security to Kern, Kings, and Tulare counties. bakersfieldnow.com/news/local/sen…

Public safety is the foundation of a free society—& freedom must be protected with real investments. That’s why I’ve secured $84.5M for fire & public safety in our Valley—& why I’m fighting for #SB345 to make training affordable for all firefighters #CaLeg youtube.com/watch?v=RimeEP…

Please join Caltrans District 6 for a #CentralValley community meeting tonight in Stratford

Amanda was only a teenager when her life was tragically taken in a crime that resonates to this day. This crime cannot be forgiven, its cruelty ignored, or horrific nature ever forgotten, & it's why I requested the Governor reverse this parole decision turnto23.com/news/in-your-n…

Great meeting w. CountyofTulare Supervisors this week on a range of issues. I appreciate their ongoing support for #SenateBill496, which protects emergency vehicle fleets from unreasonable CARB mandates. visaliatimesdelta.com/story/news/loc…

Wishing a Happy #mothersday across the #centralvalley to the Moms with us today who nurture our families, lift us up when we need it, & support our dreams; as well as the Moms who have passed on, whose legacies & cherished memories stay with us for life.

#SB647 expands eligibility & simplifies access to low-income energy efficiency programs, cutting administrative costs. Clean energy should be affordable energy, reaching the homes that need it most. gvwire.com/2025/05/09/fre…

Clean water is finally flowing to Tombstone! 💧Proud to help secure $1M & coauthor SB 200 to make it happen. This win proves rural communities matter and I won’t stop fighting for #SD16 #CleanWaterForAll #CentralValley #WaterJustice #Tombstone

Honored to join Rep. Lou Correa, Amb. Rizwan Sheikh & Asm. Quirk-Silva for a powerful convo on peace. As State Senator I aim to bring peace to #SD16, starting with food, water & energy. These basics are how we build real #Security, at home & globally. #Peace #Food #Water #Energy

When corporations violate antitrust law, it hurts small businesses and family budgets—and unfortunately, too many corporations see paying penalties just as the cost of doing business. It’s time to sharpen antitrust law.

Proud to name the African American Farmers of CA as my Nonprofit of the Year! Under Shirley Rowe’s leadership, they’re building equity in ag & training the next generation. True Valley values in action. Thank you, Shirley! #SD16 #NonprofitOfTheYear #ValleyValues #CaliforniaAg

At a time of high costs and low trust, my Common Sense Plan takes on corporate greed, algorithmic price manipulation, and unfair systems that work against working families. We’re not asking for special treatment – just a fair shot. 💪🏽 #SD16 #CommonSensePlan #Affordability #CALeg

My 2025 #CommonSensePlan just PASSED the #Senate and is headed to the #CAAssembly! We’re cutting costs, expanding health screenings, protecting water, and supporting Valley airports. Real results for working families because the Valley deserves more! #CALeg #ValleyStrong #SD16

During uncertainty, knowing where to turn matters. If you or a loved one needs immigration legal help, visit LawHelpCA.org for free or low-cost aid. Trusted. Local. Confidential. English/Spanish info: democrats.senate.ca.gov/immigration #SD16 #CentralValley #LegalAid #Resources

I fought to stop foreign govts from buying our farmland, twice! Neither bill was signed. Now DC is finally acting. Food security is #NationalSecurity. We can’t afford more delays and need to #ProtectOurLand, our farmers, and the future of our food system. #ValleyValues #CALeg