Welcome to my legislative website. It is an honor to have this opportunity to serve my community. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any comments, questions or concerns that you may have with the district—or with your state government.
Beach Cities Health District (BCHD) is one of the largest preventive health agencies in the nation, serving the communities of Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, and Redondo Beach since 1955. This 60-year old campus is in urgent need of upgrades and renovations. AB 994 would streamline construction costs by as much as $20 million and expedite the building process.
In 1991, the South Coast Air Quality Management District adopted Rule 1410. This rule was adopted to minimize the possibility of harm to the public due to an accidental release of hydrogen fluoride. It banned the use of HF after 1998 at refineries within the SCAQMD jurisdiction and immediately put into place safeguards and measures to protect the public.
On February 19, 1942, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066, which gave the U.S. Army the authority to remove civilians from the military zones established in Washington, Oregon, and California during WWII.
Proud to stand with my current and former colleagues, Senator Anthony Portantino and Congressman Jimmy Gomez in support of Planned Parenthood Los Angeles at their State of the Agency. Pictures with PPLA Vice President Celinda Vasquez and Board Member Martha Swiller.
Thanks to Manhattan Beach Rotary and former Councilmember John Burton for inviting me to give a legislative update this week! I was pleased to recognize John Rhind for his 50 years of service to the club. Congratulations!
Torrance, CA –Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi’s (D-Torrance) Assembly Bill (AB) 365, which would allow children of active military personnel to be exempted from local graduation coursework requirements that go above and beyond state graduation requirements, passed the Senate Floor on a bipartisan, unanimous 40-0 vote.
Torrance, CA –Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi’s (D-Torrance) Assembly Bill (AB) 360 would require the California State Bar to administer a program that encourages attorneys to provide free civil legal assistance to veterans and their families who otherwise could not afford legal services. The bill also would require the State Bar to conduct a statewide survey of programs that provide legal assistance to veterans in order to better identify where their needs are the greatest. This bill passed the Senate floor on a unanimous, bipartisan 37-0 vote.
Proud to meet with a delegation from Taiwan this Saturday. The group, headed up by Dr. Michael Tsai, former Defense Minister, discussing the US economic and cultural relationship with Taiwan.
It was a great Saturday with members of the Torrance High family (Go Tartars!) celebrating their 100th Anniversary. Thanks Principal Girgis for all your work!
For older adults, it can be a challenge just to get from home to the store or a doctor’s appointment. Add in a language barrier and the challenges increase exponentially. Layer on an end-stage illness or debilitating physical limitation and the obstacles feel insurmountable.
For many of the oldest members of the Japanese communities in Southern California, this has been a daily struggle because of a gap in medical and support services that meet their unique needs.
Keiro and Providence Health & Services Southern California (Providence) on Aug. 16 announced a partnership to bring palliative care services to Japanese American and Japanese-speaking older adults who are living with advanced illness and debilitating symptoms through the end of life. The collaboration leverages Providence’s nationally renowned leadership in palliative medicine and Keiro’s deep experience and history in providing health and support services to older adults in the community.
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