A Utilities Fair for seniors is happening next week at the Norman Park Senior Center! Local providers will be on hand to share resources, answer questions, and offer information on cost-saving programs. Open to all seniors in the community!

Paloma Aguirre is a leader of conscience and vision. Excited to continue our partnership as she assumes her new role as a San Diego County Supervisor. Congratulations Paloma!

On July 2, 1964, the Civil Rights Act was signed into law—a landmark moment in the fight for equality and justice. We honor the courage of those who paved the way and remain committed to building a future rooted in dignity, equity, and inclusion.

Our independence began with bold words and bigger ideals—freedom, equality, and the right to shape your future. That legacy is ours to carry forward, together. Happy 4th of July.

Amid growing concern about AI companion chatbots, legislators in Sacramento today will be considering SB 243, a bill that would create necessary safeguards around this powerful new technology. Joining Senator Steve Padilla , the bill's author, will be Megan Garcia, mother of Sewell

Megan Garcia's testimony this afternoon was absolutely shattering. Her 14-year-old son, Sewell Setzer, took his own life last year after becoming infatuated with an AI companion chatbot. She traveled to California to speak out in favor of Senator Steve Padilla's SB 243, a bill that

Steele Fire near Rancho San Diego, Evacuation Orders and Warnings Issued alertsandiego.org/en-us/incident…

#SteeleFire A brush fire is burning near Star Acres Drive in Rancho San Diego. An EVACUATION ORDER is in place for the shaded areas in red shown in the maps below. It means everyone in the impacted area must leave immediately. An EVACUATION WARNING is in place for the shaded

#UPDATE A Temporary Evacuation Point for the #SteeleFire has been opened at: ▪️ Steele Canyon High School 12440 Campo Road, Spring Valley Please follow CAL FIRE/San Diego County Fire San Diego Sheriff AlertSanDiego for the latest updates.

#SteeleFire [update] The fire is now 26 acres and is 0% contained.

#UPDATE San Diego Sheriff has issued new EVACUATION WARNINGS (shaded areas in yellow shown in the map below) for the #SteeleFire. The previous EVACUATION ORDERS remain in place. If you feel you are in danger, GO! To see maps of the affected areas, visit: protect.genasys.com/zones/US-CA-XS……

I spoke on the Senate Floor to reaffirm how critical the principle of birthright citizenship is to who are as a nation. I cannot imagine anything more sacred or fundamental to the American ideal than the guaranteed right to citizenship for any precious child born on our soil.

After 40 years of service to Desert Sands USD—including 9 as Indio HS Principal—Derrick Lawson retires. A leader, advocate & CA Middle Grade Principal of the Year, his impact is lasting. Congrats, Principal Lawson, and thank you!

The President's disjointed and reckless trade policies hurt Californians. I rose on the Senate Floor today to condemn the damage they have already done to our communities and America's reputation abroad.

For generations, families have suffered from millions of gallons of sewage and pollution flowing through the TJ River. I am deeply disappointed my colleagues in the Assembly chose to deny San Diegans a chance to finally have some solutions to this decades-long crisis.

Looking to make a difference this year? #CAClimateActionCorps is seeking fellows to help organizations throughout the state advance their community's climate action goals. Applications will be accepted until July 31 at CAClimateActionCorps.com