Today is International Maternal Health and Rights Day and the kickoff of Black Maternal Health Week! The theme for the week is “Our Bodies STILL Belong to Us: Reproductive Justice NOW!”

#BMHW24

Need money to go to college? The CA Service Corps is recruiting thousands of young people for programs that help communities. Meet Ailin Torres who attends SF State in my district tutoring kids. She earns a stipend, plus tuition help. Read more in my column: richmondsunsetnews.com/2024/04/06/ass…

It’s always the best to go on a good trip with great company on Amtrak!

Shout out to Reggie Jones-Sawyer Laura Friedman Senator Monique Limón as we make our way to the 2024 Legislator Climate Summit!

On April 12, and for 28 years now, students participate in a #DayofSilence that represents the silencing and discrimination to our LGBTQ community. But, together we echo the need for acceptance, equality, and equity for our #LGBTQ communities. #SpeakUp

You may qualify to file both your federal and state income tax returns for free online.

Es posible que califiques para presentar tus declaraciones de taxes sobre el ingreso federal y estatal gratis en línea.

Para más información/For more info: caleitc.org/fileyourtaxes/

#TeamSoria was excited to attend the ribbon cutting for Planada's WIC branch re-opening 🥳

The site got remodeled due to last year's flooding and it is now open ready to serve the residents of Planada. 👏

#AD27 #CALeg

One of the best parts of coming home after session is seeing Noah! Happy National Pet Day! 🐶

The tax deadline is days away. Californians who earned <$30,950 last year could be eligible for a CA Earned Income Tax Credit #CalEITC - a refund of up to $3,529. Plus, a Young Child or Foster Youth Tax Credit could be added. More info & free tax help: caleitc4me.org

Our diversity is our strength, and hate must always be condemned.

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Our office held another fantastic coffee chat, this time hosted by Stella Coffee (stellacoffeela.com).

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I am beyond grateful to be honored by California Community Colleges for my work to make college free for foster youth.

In California, foster youth can now go to college completely free of charge—food and housing included. ♥️

My bill to expand access to housing for renters with pets is out of policy committee!

Nearly 70% of renters in California have pets, yet renters with pets often struggle to find units, due to blanket bans and high added fees, or find themselves forced to abandon or hide their…

On Tuesday, #TeamCervantes 💙 met with representatives from PPPSW Action Fund for their Capitol Day! We must continue the fight to protect & expand reproductive freedom not only here in California, but across our entire country. #BansOffOurBodies Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California

Happy to see #ADUs proliferating! We ease CA’s housing crisis & help families with more space or rental income. My enacted bills incl:

✅ Streamlined process for faster approvals
✅ Allowing ADUs to be sold as condos
✅ Ban on owner-occupied requirement casitacoalition.org/casita-coaliti…

As an alumni of UC Berkeley, I want to congratulate Rich Lyons for becoming the university's next chancellor!

ICYMI: The Assembly Natural Resources Committee passed ACA 16 by Asm. Isaac G. Bryan 8-3 yesterday, which gives Californians the constitutional right to clean air, clean water & a healthy environment! #CAleg #greenamendment

Happy Birthday to the great Dolores Huerta!

Do Californians have a right to breathe clean air and drink clean water?

According to Asm. Isaac G. Bryan, they should. He has a proposal to amend the state constitution to enshrine the right to live in a healthy environment. cal.news/43UiuaD

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I hope our district enjoyed a blessed and joyful Ramadan.