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Congratulations to Torrance Bakery and the Rossberg family on their 40th anniversary. The bakery is an institution in downtown Torrance and has served generations of South Bay families.
Senator Ben Allen and Senator Steven Bradford joined me in presenting a certificate to the bakery.
As Chair of the Education Committee, I spoke on the Assembly Floor today to protect education funding in this year's budget. We are protecting classroom funding despite an overall budget deficit. I also defended Proposition 98, which provides funding stability and will ensure more education funding when revenues come back up.
Last week, I was proud to join my fellow Co-chairs Senator Josh Newman & Senator Dave Cortese to launch the California-Japan Legislative Forum. This Forum will enhance cooperation between the legislatures of California and Japan in addressing shared priorities such as fighting climate change, developing clean energy, and fostering innovation between the world’s 3rd and 5th largest economies. I would like to thank Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas and Senate President pro Tem Mike McGuire, and members of the Senate and Assembly that joined us to celebrate the establishment of the Forum.
I would like to thank Consul General Osumi from the Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco, Consul General Sone from Consulate General of Japan in Los Angeles, and Councillor Iwao Horii of the National Diet of Japan for their partnership on this Forum.
Lively conversation on local issues like housing and homelessness, bike lanes and e-bikes, public safety and retail theft, education and LGBTQ students, rooftop solar, and others. Thank you City of Hermosa Beach for hosting the town hall!
Manhattan Wine Auction is a big fundraiser to support Manhattan Beach Unified School District (MBUSD). Thank you Manhattan Beach Education Foundation for inviting Hiroko and me to join this great South Bay tradition!
Congratulations to the city of City of Rancho Palos Verdes – Government and the other cities on the Hill for the installation of their new 360-degree Pano AI Wildfire detection system. I am proud to have secured $1.5 million in state funds for this effort. As the climate changes, we are seeing a greater number of fires all over California. Unfortunately, this includes the entire Peninsula. There have been several fires here over the last few years, more than ever before. This system will help protect the Peninsula and the families who live there.
Congratulations to the South Bay LGBTQ Center for being recognized as my Nonprofit of the Year! The Center is located in Torrance and supports LGBTQ+ individuals in the South Bay and South LA.
The organization was founded in 1989 during a time when those in the South Bay aerospace industry feared losing their US Defense Department security clearance if they were outed as LGBTQ.
With today’s ongoing culture wars targeting the LGBTQ community, the Center continues to provide a sanctuary for those facing hate and discrimination.
At the State Capitol with the Pride flag waving, with president Sarah Leinen, treasurer Alphonzo Hicks, and Erick Ponce-Furlos with my Torrance office.
You did great and you're on your way to doing greater things and hopefully making the world a better place.
L to R:
Zamya Lawson of San Pedro, UC Riverside
Gavin Herbers, West Torrance High
Selah Han, Torrance High
Shelby Coleman of Torrance, UC Berkeley
Olivia Kao, Palos Verdes High
Not pictured: Tue Thai, North Torrance High