Photo Gallery

I'm teaching American government at El Camino College in Torrance this fall!

I held my Torrance Community Town Hall on Saturday. I had a great conversation with residents from Torrance, including many teachers who attended. We talked about education, including my AB 247, which is now Prop 2, my AB 1825, the Freedom to Read Act, housing, and Homelessness.

Tonight I spoke at the City of Rancho Palos Verdes – Government City Council meeting to support the residents affected by the landslide.

Earlier today, the California Governor proclaimed a state of emergency in the city.

I will continue to work with all levels of government so the residents will be able to get all the resources they need.

Joined my colleague Asm. Mike Gipson, LA Councilman Tim McOsker, community leaders Yolie and Ray Regalado, and many others to support the San Pedro LGBTQ community.

Congratulations to the young entrepreneurs who participated in Lomita's Lemonade Day and accomplished to bring in an impressive revenue,and give back to local community organizations. Thank you, Heidi Butzine at the Lomita Chamber of Commerce for this annual event, and Mayor Pro-Tem Mark Waronek for supporting our future entrepreneurs.

The Toberman Center's Annual Back to School Backpack Giveaway in San Pedro! Big lines for free backpacks, school supplies, COVID vaccines and even haircuts.

Thank you, Toberman for all your great work!

The Palos Verdes landslides are driving longtime residents out of their homes. The Portugese Bend neighborhood has been particularly hard hit, with homes and roads sinking, SoCalGas cutting off service indefinitely for 135 homes, and one of two access roads shut down.

I will continue to work with local, state, and federal officials to fight for more assistance.

Thank you to Portugese Bend residents Jim Knight, Claudia Gutierrez, and Gordon Leon for the guided tour.

Friends of Madrona Marsh in Torrance celebrated their 50th anniversary of preserving our wetland oasis in the middle of the city and educating the community on the importance of the natural habitat and open space.

With FOMM president Suzanne Hubbert at The Depot.

Held my annual Manhattan Beach Town Hall this morning. Had a great discussion about schools, public safety, housing, homelessness, e-bikes and other issues affecting the community.

We talked about my Assembly Bill 2309, sponsored by the City of Manhattan Beach, to allow the city to prosecute minor offenses in homeless court to address their local homeless population.

Thank you to Mayor Joe Franklin, Council Member David Lesser, and Police Chief Rachel Johnson for hosting the town hall!

Los Angeles Unified School District Back to School program at Disney Concert Hall, with Superintendent Alberto Carvalho and LAUSD South Bay school board member Tanya Ortiz Franklin. Test scores for every grade and every demographic group went up this year, thanks to the hard work of teachers and staff.