Happy #PrideMonth, a time to celebrate love, courage, and the right of every person to live their true selves. California is committed to inclusive spaces and defending LGBTQ+ rights. Listen, learn, uplift queer voices, and stand up for equality. 🏳️🌈
I will not stand by and watch hundreds of thousands of hardworking Californians lose their CalFresh coverage. I have been leading efforts to protect and fund our CalFresh program to ensure that no one goes hungry.
As a transit rider, I joined my colleagues and transit advocates in calling for the preservation of hundreds of millions of dollars in funding for transit programs that is at risk of being lost. Public transit is essential for our state's economy and addressing climate change. 🚆 🚍️
June is #MensHealthMonth. Too many men are ignoring their physical and mental health, resulting in lower life expectancies and higher levels of loneliness. Routine checkups and not being afraid to ask for help can improve wellbeing and quality of life.
The California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls is looking for enthusiastic young women and girls ages 14–20 from across California to join the Youth Advisory Council (YAC).
The application period runs May 15 – July 15.
Learn more at: women.ca.gov/youth-adviso...
2024's Prop 4 Climate Bond is helping California meet its environmental goals by investing $10 billion in projects to protect our natural lands, provide clean drinking water, and improve resiliency against extreme heat and rising sea levels. #WorldEnvironmentDay
Cleaner energy, lower utility bills. That’s what green energy programs are doing while incentivizing the installation of renewable energy projects. In East Oakland, a partnership between @avaenergy.org and Prologis is generating 7.3 megawatts of clean, locally produced energy.
Its Election Day, polls are open until 8pm. You can vote in-person at a voting center or drop off your ballot at a secure ballot drop box. 🗳️
Find where to vote here:
Alameda County: acvote.alamedacountyca.gov/voting/ways-...
Contra Costa County: www.contracostavote.gov/election/jun...
Hundreds of thousands of Californians are at risk of losing their CalFresh coverage due to draconian federal policies. Senator Arreguin is fighting back to stop hunger in California.
