My bill, #AB2401 , got unanimous/bi-partisan support from the Asm Transportation Cmte! It expands CA’s #CleanCar rebate by targeting lower-income, high-mileage drivers in older vehicles. This helps us reach climate goals faster & achieve more equity in our incentive program.

Speed cameras can help save lives. SFMTA will vote tomorrow on 33 proposed locations in San Francisco that would get this technology. The pilot program is authorized by #AB645 , a bill I was Lead Co-Author on last year. Weigh in at the 1 pm hearing: sfmta.com/calendar/board…

It’s Tax Day! The IRS expects millions to file at the last minute. Reminder:

▶️ New federal electronic filing system for those w/ very simple W-2s: directfile.irs.gov

▶️ Lower income workers may be eligible for CA & Federal Earned Income Tax Credit: caleitc4me.org

I was Event Co-Chair of last night’s Equality California’s 2024 San Francisco #EqualityAwards ! Members of the #CaLeg presented a Resolution celebrating the organization’s 25th anniversary. Congrats to them & the new honorees for their work advancing #LGBTQ + rights. eqca.org/equality-award…

Weekend fun idea: the Nepal Day Parade, this Sunday, April 14 at 11 am. It will start at San Francisco City Hall and continue down Market Street. It’s a great opportunity to learn more about their culture & celebrate the diversity of our city.

Need money to go to college? The CA Service Corps is recruiting thousands of young people for programs that help communities. Meet Ailin Torres who attends SF State in my district tutoring kids. She earns a stipend, plus tuition help. Read more in my column: richmondsunsetnews.com/2024/04/06/ass…

The tax deadline is days away. Californians who earned <$30,950 last year could be eligible for a CA Earned Income Tax Credit #CalEITC - a refund of up to $3,529. Plus, a Young Child or Foster Youth Tax Credit could be added. More info & free tax help: caleitc4me.org

Another round of down payment assistance is available for 1st time homebuyers. The CA Dream For All Shared Appreciation Loan gives up to $150K to income-eligible residents who meet certain requirements. Deadline is 4/29. Read my latest eAlert: a19.asmdc.org/ealert/down-pa…

Glad to see the federal govt setting national limits on #PFAS in our drinking water. People & our environment will be healthier. I’ve successfully enacted bans in CA, removing these harmful forever chemicals in food wrappers, outdoor clothing & fabrics. nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcna1…

Whoa! @CalTrain’s entire 51-mile corridor btwn San Francisco & San Jose has been electrified & successfully tested. With funding help from the 2022-23 #CaBudget to ditch the polluting diesel trains, cleaner electric service is on track to begin this Fall. caltrain.com/news/caltrain-…

Happy to see #ADUs proliferating! We ease CA’s housing crisis & help families with more space or rental income. My enacted bills incl:

✅ Streamlined process for faster approvals
✅ Allowing ADUs to be sold as condos
✅ Ban on owner-occupied requirement casitacoalition.org/casita-coaliti…

My bill, #AB2669 , banning CA’s state-owned bridges & the Golden Gate Bridge from charging a pedestrian or bike toll, was among the proposals approved by the Asm Transportation Committee this week. Active lifestyles are healthy & better for the environment. cal.streetsblog.org/2024/04/09/ear…

Thanks to Nancy Buermeyer of Breast Cancer Prevention Partners BCPP for testifying today in support of my bill, #AB2244 , which bans the use of toxic bisphenols in printed receipts. We must stop our exposure to these harmful substances. Read more: bcpp.org/resource/bisph…

With many schools in my district out for Spring Break week, this may be a good time to visit a CA State Park. Your local library has free vehicle day passes to more than 200 locations that you can check out, like a book. Learn more: parks.ca.gov/?page_id=30806

The Taiwan & New York earthquakes remind us of our own risks here in CA. April is Earthquake Preparedness Month, a time to check our emergency kits & plans. Here’s a checklist, including info on the MyShake app, an Early Earthquake Warning System: gov.ca.gov/2024/04/05/apr…

San Francisco has already seen 8 pedestrian deaths this year. The City will be testing life-saving speed cameras, authorized by #AB645 , which I championed w/ Laura Friedman last year. My latest eAlert on how to weigh in on the locations at a 4/16 meeting: a19.asmdc.org/ealert/speed-c…

It’s #SFRestaurantWeek ! The City has so many dining destinations where chefs showcase their culinary talents. Today thru April 14, many are offering special menu prices to entice customers to try them. Visit this link for a list of participating locations: sfrestaurantweek.com/restaurants/

For #EarthMonth , meet Stephen Harris from the CA Climate Corps, which focuses on environmental projects. His work on sustainability will also help him pay for school. Recruiting for 4 service corps programs is underway. Learn more in my latest column: sfbaytimes.com/tuition-help-t…

Our high adoption rate of #CleanCars in the Bay Area led to a modest, but steady decrease in carbon emissions btwn 2018 & 2022. We can achieve more under my bill, #AB2401 , using #EV rebates to target lower income, high-mileage drivers in older vehicles. sfchronicle.com/climate/articl…

Exciting milestone in my district! San Francisco’s 1st affordable housing project for public school educators/staff is now accepting applications. I also secured $200K from the #CaBudget for Sunset Youth Services to operate a Family Resource Center there. kqed.org/news/11981429/…