Serving the people of California in the Legislature has been a great honor. A spirit of cooperation, teamwork and, yes, listening to other people were key to getting things done. CA Senate Dems Then There's California

#StandWithUkraine: Ukrainian American House and the Consulate General of Ukraine in San Francisco will host a #UkraineIndependenceDay celebration 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24 at the California State Capitol. UKR in SanFrancisco UA House #33UkraineIndependenceDay

Thanks to Assembly members for approving my bill to allow Native American tribes to play a larger role in conducting controlled burns, a proven wildfire prevention method, helping to safeguard the state. California Farm Bureau The Karuk Tribe sd03.senate.ca.gov/news/20240826-…

BREAKING: My bill to improve safety in CA's merchant shipping industry cleared a major hurdle. #SB295 will save money by encouraging investment in new, state-of-the-art pilot vessels. sd03.senate.ca.gov/news/20240826-…

JUST IN: The Legislature today approved my bill to grant power wheelchair users the right to have their own equipment repaired, eliminating delays that could leave them immobilized while reducing costs to one of California’s most vulnerable populations. sd03.senate.ca.gov/news/20240826-…

BREAKING: Assembly approved my bill to address the unprecedented growth of generative #AI technology by encouraging continued innovation while ensuring the rights and opportunities of all Californians are protected. #CAGenAIAccountabilityAct sd03.senate.ca.gov/news/20240827-…

Great report from Visit Napa Valley on tourism trends showing we've exceeded pre-pandemic/wildfire visitor levels with more people of color and younger people than ever before. Its further proof of the Valley's positive trajectory on job growth & revenue. visitnapavalley.com/articles/post/…

Putting my John Hancock on the first steel beam to be erected in the project to build the Legislature's new Capitol Annex building in Sacramento. California Senate Democrats

September is California Wine Month! Join me in celebrating the industry's important contribution to our economy and culture. The Golden State's wine community leads the world in quality and environmental sustainability. sd03.senate.ca.gov/news/20240828-…

BREAKING: The Assembly has approved my bill to make California college campuses safer by adopting new requirements on sexual harassment and violence reporting. #SB1166 The CSU UC Student Association sd03.senate.ca.gov/news/20240829-…

JUST IN: The Assembly approved my measure to enhance wildfire safety by improving standards for creation of defensible space. #SB504 will save lives as we deal with more destructive and frequent wildfires. CAL FIRE City of Santa Rosa Chris Rogers sd03.senate.ca.gov/news/20240829-…

PROTECTING SENIORS: My bill to hold banks and financial institutions accountable for scams against seniors passed the Legislature today and is on its way to California Governor Gavin Newsom. #SB278 Consumer Attorneys of California Elder Law & Advocacy sd03.senate.ca.gov/news/20240829-…

After 16 years of leadership, UC Davis Law School Dean Kevin Johnson is retiring. Great to honor his exemplary service alongside UC Davis Chancellor Gary May.

Happy #LaborDay!

Talk about a walk-off home run! We ended the legislative session by naming a portion of I-80 near San Francisco's Oracle Park after the late, great Willie Mays! #WillieMaysHighway SFGiants sd03.senate.ca.gov/news/20240901-…

ICYMI: The Legislature approved my update to conflict of interest laws that will ensure local government and other parties can more effectively implement and follow rules to prevent corruption or the appearance of corruption. CA Clean Money Action Fund #SB1243 sd03.senate.ca.gov/news/20240901-…

Great news for Napa County kids and Community Action of Napa Valley: CAL FIRE is awarding the nonprofit and CANVA Outdoor Learning Center & Playground a $200K Green Schoolyards grant! canv.org/canv-kids-2/

Kudos to Santa Rosa Junior College and Hanna Center for partnering on this new wildfire safety training program in the Sonoma Valley! The course provides an overview to fire protection and emergency services, career opportunities in fire protection and and many other topics.

Women are making progress in the North Bay! In a recent survey ranking the well-being of women in California's 58 counties, a pair of Senate District 3 counties were in the top 10 -- Napa and Contra Costa counties! CA Commission on the Status of Women and Girls California Budget & Policy Center calbudgetcenter.org/resources/wome…

Great to see Napa's Soscol Junction interchange project completed! It will greatly improve traffic at one of the most congested spots in the county. Thanks to all who made this happen including Caltrans HQ MTC Bay Area County of Napa Mike Thompson