Tragically, my focus on gun violence prevention became more sickeningly relevant after the soul-numbing massacres in Monterey Park, Half Moon Bay and Oakland over the last three days. In 2023, there have

Despite the airline and weather problems that have been plaguing travelers across the nation, I made it safely to my first two floor sessions, representing you in the California State

Happy New Year’s Day 2023! I hope your holidays were rejuvenating – and that you’re as energized for the new year as I am! Tomorrow I start my new legislative

What a joyous beginning!  Last week I was sworn into my new role as your state senator at our capitol in Sacramento, surrounded by my senate colleagues, family and friends.  The

Woah! It’s the holiday season already! Please allow me to be the first (or just the latest) person to wish you a happy holiday. For the last eight years, I’ve written

Have you ever been in a life transition, with one foot planted in the past and the other in the future? That’s where I find myself right now – in

This is a truly marvelous time – unlike anything I’ve experienced before. Things are moving at warp speed now that I’m officially your senator-elect for the 38th District. I feel a

Last night, my opponent conceded the election, and I’m so glad that the victory we’ve all been working so hard for is finally here! I am tremendously grateful to be

I’m happy to report that things are continuing to look good as the vote counting continues in my race to become your next state senator! I’m writing this from Sacramento,

Our lead has now passed the 10,000-vote threshold! This is gratifying news as the updates continue to trend in the right direction. Yesterday, the registrars in both Orange and San Diego counties