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Our small businesses play a pivotal role in providing pathways to entrepreneurship, job creation, and wealth accumulation that are essential for building an inclusive economy and empowering our diverse community.

As California enters another fire season, I’m proud to announce the creation of a new Air Quality Incident Notification System from the Bay Area Air Quality Management District. This new program will help alert communities on how to take action to avoid air quality hazards caused by nearby emergencies, including industrial fires, refinery flaring, wildfires or other widespread pollution events.

Highway safety has become a major concern for many in the District and broader Bay Area, a challenge our California Highway Patrol and Caltrans have stepped up to address comprehensively.

As many residents may have noticed, on June 3rd, 2024 the California DMV reduced the amount of services provided at office locations. Knowing what services are no longer provided in person as well as alternative methods is key to ensuring everyone can get their business done quickly and efficiently.

As Chair of the Assembly Health Committee, it’s been my mission to ensure that our state's healthcare system can deliver quality and accessible care while protecting the health and safety of patients and medical staff.

As we embrace the vibrant month of June, it’s a momentous occasion to raise our voices and rainbow flags high in celebration of Pride Month throughout the 18th District.

Riders of AC Transit may have noticed changes to time and bus line services that went into effect on June 16, 2024. This will impact commuters throughout the District and the greater East Bay, so having awareness is essential to planning your commute effectively.

This June 19, I am proud to join communities across Assembly District 18 to celebrate Juneteenth, a historic holiday that recognizes the end of slavery, and offers a moment to appreciate the contributions of abolitionists, activists, and African American communities who fought for equality and freedom across the United States of America.

As the school year comes to a close, California is working to ensure that the more than 3.2 million K-12 students receiving free and reduced-price school lunches maintain access to the quality nutrition they need to thrive.

Nearly four million Californians are working to pay back student loans, with an average balance of almost $39,000. Regardless of race, income, or nationality, everyone should have access to higher education without socioeconomic barriers limiting their ability to seek education. Since assuming the presidency, President Biden has been diligent in striving to alleviate the burden of student loans for all Americans.