eAlert

This is not going to be a fun email to read, but I’d be remiss if I didn’t share this urgent information.

Fentanyl is now the deadliest drug circulating on the illegal drug market – just 2 milligrams--the equivalent of two grains of salt—is enough to kill a human being. In 2021, 5,961 Californians died because of fentanyl poisoning. That is 17 every single day.

Dear Neighbor,

Please join me, your friends, and your neighbors for a casual conversation over coffee. This gathering is an opportunity to share your thoughts on community and legislative matters important to you. Please bring any questions regarding state issues that may affect you or your family. In addition, find out what is happening in the district and the services my office can provide.

Saturday, September 23
9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

Dear Neighbor,

Oil companies have been taking advantage of a model that puts profit over people when they abandon oil wells before cleaning them up, thereby leaving them “orphaned.” These wells pose serious threats to public health, safety, and the environment. They can leak oil, gas, and other contaminants into the air, water, and soil.

Dear Neighbor,

Over the past few years, California has invested close to $10 billion to create a behavioral health care system to ensure fast and easy access to mental health and other related services for children, youth and adults.

Please join our office, state partners, community organizations, local clinics and mental health professionals for an afternoon of resources, access to care and treatment for our families and communities.

Dear Neighbor, 

Please join me, your friends, and your neighbors for a casual conversation over coffee. This gathering is an opportunity to share your thoughts on community and legislative matters important to you and for you to bring any questions regarding state issues that may affect you. In addition, find out what is happening in the district and the services my office can provide.

Saturday, September 2, 2023
9:30 am – 10:30 am

Dear Neighbor,

The Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) is hosting an in-person Resource Fair for actors, writers, performers, workers and small businesses impacted by the shutdown of television and film productions, resulting from the entertainment strikes. Many of those impacted reside in our communities, as the entertainment industry employs 216,000 workers and works with 15,000 small, local businesses, ranging from florists to caterers to dry cleaners.

Dear Neighbor,

The National Weather Service is warning that Hurricane Hilary, a storm brewing off Mexico’s Pacific coast, could potentially bring significant rain, rough surf, and dangerous winds to L.A. County beginning late Sunday through Monday. Some areas could see up to five inches of rain. During storms, there is increased potential for flash floods, falling rocks and mud and debris flows.

Dear Neighbor,

California State Parks is now accepting applications for its Outdoor Equity Grants Program (OEP), which offers $50 million in grant funding for nature-based outdoor programs for underserved communities. The program also empowers youth and families with outdoor leadership education, career pathways, environmental justice engagement and access to nature.

Dear Neighbor,

The California Climate Action Corps is now accepting applications for its 11-month climate action fellowship starting in September 2023. Fellows will work with public agencies, tribes, nonprofits, and schools throughout the state to engage communities in climate action and education.

Dear Neighbor,

On Saturday, August 5, the 100 Acre Partnership will be hosting Community Design Workshop #3, in which constituents from across our district will have a chance to lend a voice in the proposed final conceptual design for the Paseo del Río at Taylor Yard, next door to the Rio de Los Ángeles State Park. This is an important, environmentally focused concept in the community of Glassell Park that will turn an old rail yard into open space that ultimately benefits the entire City of Los Ángeles.