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Senator Lena Gonzalez @senatorgonzalez.bsky.social · 1h

Latino Heritage Month Spotlight: Frank Ontiveros From City Hall to local volunteering, Frank serves Lakewood through initiatives like the Lakewood Leadership Academy - empowering residents to get involved and give back. We celebrate the culture, resilience, and contributions of our communities!

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Senator Lena Gonzalez @senatorgonzalez.bsky.social · 1h

Announcement: 8 of my bills have been signed into law! From protecting immigrant communities, to making our streets safer, to ensuring corporations are paying their fair share, my legislative package this year will make a difference in Senate District 33. Learn more: sd33.senate.ca.gov/legislation

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Senator Lena Gonzalez @senatorgonzalez.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

SB 937, my bill to restrict the use of flash bangs and explosive breaching devices for crowd control and immigration enforcement, has been signed into law!

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Senator Lena Gonzalez @senatorgonzalez.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

📣Governor Newsom has signed SB 423, my bill to require public agencies to release records related to 911 calls from privately-run detention facilities! SB 423 addresses the serious concerns at these facilities, including deaths & reports of inhumane conditions & violence. More: bit.ly/4hjsClR

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Senator Lena Gonzalez @senatorgonzalez.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Team Gonzalez celebrated the grand opening of the Long Beach Accelerator Tech Hub Center at Tech Week Kickoff! This new center connects entrepreneurs & emerging tech companies with the capital, resources & support they need to launch and grow, strengthening Long Beach's innovation economy. 🎉

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Senator Lena Gonzalez @senatorgonzalez.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

It’s time to register to vote for California’s midterm election on November 3rd! Find information about the election and deadlines: bit.ly/3TIxXdn The deadline to register to vote is October 19th. Register here: bit.ly/4edDQqR Don’t miss it - your vote is your voice! #SD33 #SenateDistrict33

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Senator Lena Gonzalez @senatorgonzalez.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

🏝️ Community Resource Fair & Justice Center Launch – Avalon Court services are coming to Catalina! Join Supervisor Janice Hahn, city officials & LA County departments to celebrate the new Community Justice Center. 📅 Fri, Oct 2 | 11AM–4PM 📍 Avalon City Hall, 410 Avalon Cyn Rd

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Senator Lena Gonzalez @senatorgonzalez.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

MEDI-CAL UPDATES (Oct 1, 2026) 📢 Federal rules for certain immigration statuses (refugees, asylees, parolees, crime victims) are changing. Affected individuals will transition to state-funded Medi-Cal through June 2027. Get the facts at an LA County webinar: bit.ly/4AulTNl

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Senator Lena Gonzalez @senatorgonzalez.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Governor Newsom has signed SB 1279! I authored this bill because Long Beach is experiencing a spike in traffic fatalities – and PCH, one of the most dangerous roads in the city, won’t have any speed cameras under current law.

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Senator Lena Gonzalez @senatorgonzalez.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

EL NIÑO COMMUNITY MEETING & SANDBAG INFO 🌧️ Join Council District 3 & Long Beach tonight (Sept 28) to learn about storm prep, flood risks, and free sandbags. 📍 Alamitos Bay Yacht Club (7201 E Ocean Blvd) ⏰ Doors: 6 PM | Starts: 6:30 PM Stay safe, Peninsula! #LongBeach #SD33

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Senator Lena Gonzalez @senatorgonzalez.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

CA Native American Day: honoring the cultures, histories & contributions of CA's tribal nations — including the Tongva & Gabrieleño peoples of the Long Beach/Catalina area. Learn more about CA’s tribal nations & resources, visit the California Native American Heritage Commission: nahc.ca.gov

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Senator Lena Gonzalez @senatorgonzalez.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

LA County has resources to help families keep their housing! From tenant protections to cash assistance to legal aid, find help at LA County’s one-stop-shop: lacounty.gov/prevention For those facing imminent eviction or needing emergency housing, call or text 211 for free, confidential help.

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Senator Lena Gonzalez @senatorgonzalez.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

"Great turnout at the Bluff Park Neighborhood Association town hall! Shared legislative updates & answered questions on everything from historic preservation to green tech. Thanks to the organizers & community members for always showing up. 🙏 #SD33 #LongBeach #TownHall"

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Senator Lena Gonzalez @senatorgonzalez.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

🍂 Happy Autumnal Equinox! 🍂 Today marks the first day of fall, the moment when day and night are nearly equal in length across the globe. Wishing everyone across Senate District 33, from Long Beach to Catalina Island, a beautiful start to autumn! 🌾🧡

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Senator Lena Gonzalez @senatorgonzalez.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Thank you to Governor Newsom for signing SB 1349! This bill requires the state to analyse California’s top corporate tax expenditures – because our state’s tax system should benefit working Californians, not large corporations.

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Senator Lena Gonzalez @senatorgonzalez.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

🏖️ Tomorrow is California Coastal Cleanup Day! Help keep our coastline beautiful and our coastal ecosystems healthy by joining a cleanup event near you. Learn more: bit.ly/4cvBthy

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Senator Lena Gonzalez @senatorgonzalez.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Team Gonzalez was honored to attend CHIRLA's 40th Anniversary gala. For 40+ years, CHIRLA has fought for immigrant rights by organizing, educating, and defending in the streets, courts, and halls of power. Recently they won a major legal victory halting warrantless ICE arrests in SoCal. #SD33

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Senator Lena Gonzalez @senatorgonzalez.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

📍Catalina Island: Community Office Hours w/ reps from Asm. Lowenthal & our office — 1-on-1 help w/ EDD, Paid Family Leave, DMV & more state casework. 📅 Wed, Sept 23 | 12–5pm 📍 Avalon City Hall Council Chambers Info: 562-256-7921 | Mia.hernandez-perez@sen.ca.gov #SD33 #CatalinaIsland

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Senator Lena Gonzalez @senatorgonzalez.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

🧡 From Sept. 15–Oct. 15, we celebrate the culture, resilience & contributions of Latino communities across CA & the nation. As the daughter of Mexican immigrants, this is personal. I'll be highlighting individuals from our community all month — join me!

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Senator Lena Gonzalez @senatorgonzalez.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

🚨 Reminder for Long Beach residents! The City of Long Beach is requesting feedback to inform their LA28 planning! Take the survey by September 30: bit.ly/457Ebpp For more information on how you can get involved in LA28, visit my website: bit.ly/LG-LA28Info

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Senator Lena Gonzalez @senatorgonzalez.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Today, we remember. 25 years since 9/11 — a day meant to divide us instead revealed our strength, courage, and unity as a nation. Thank you Signal Hill for inviting me to today's ceremony honoring those we lost. The Unity Monument beautifully symbolize the diversity and strength of our nation.

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Senator Lena Gonzalez @senatorgonzalez.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Today, we remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and honor the courage, unity, and service that followed. We see that spirit every day in our first responders, volunteers, and neighbors. Honor 9/11. Find opportunities through California Volunteers: californiavolunteers.ca.gov 💛 #SD33

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Senator Lena Gonzalez @senatorgonzalez.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

September is Suicide Prevention Month. Check in, listen, and remind neighbors in SD33 that help is available: call/text 988; veterans and service members, press 1. Local resources: 211 or 1-800-854-7771. Immediate danger: 911. You’re not alone. #SuicidePreventionMonth

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Senator Lena Gonzalez @senatorgonzalez.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

⚠️ Storm Update: Marie's swells breached the Long Beach Peninsula seawall, flooding streets & damaging the boardwalk. ~20 homes near Seaside Walk under evacuation orders. Higher tides expected next 24-48hrs. Sandbags @ Claremont Parking Lot. Boardwalk closed. Updates: longbeach.gov 🧵👇

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Senator Lena Gonzalez @senatorgonzalez.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

ICYMI: SB 423, my bill to improve transparency and accountability at private detention facilities, passed the Legislature this week!

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Senator Lena Gonzalez @senatorgonzalez.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

September is Emergency Preparedness Month! 🚨 Sign up for emergency alerts: Alert Long Beach: bit.ly/alert-LongBe... & Ready LA County: ready.lacounty.gov/emergency-notifications 📋 Make a plan for different types of emergencies: listoscalifornia.org/disaster-readiness

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Senator Lena Gonzalez @senatorgonzalez.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

ICYMI: The 2026 Legislative session has officially ended! Nine of my bills passed the Legislature and are now headed to the Governor’s desk. Governor Newsom has until the end of September to sign or veto legislation passed this session. Learn more about my bills: sd33.senate.ca.gov/legislation

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Senator Lena Gonzalez @senatorgonzalez.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

📣 SB 423 is headed to the Governor’s desk! SB 423 will require public agencies to release records related to 911 calls from privately-run detention facilities.

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Senator Lena Gonzalez @senatorgonzalez.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

The deadline to submit your SUN Bucks application is today! SUN Bucks provides $120 per eligible child during the summer to help families afford groceries! Learn more: cdss.ca.gov/sun-bucks

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Senator Lena Gonzalez @senatorgonzalez.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Today, my SB 423 passed the Assembly! This bill is part of our effort to hold privately-run detention facilities accountable for the numerous reported human rights abuses. SB 423 will require agencies to release records related to 911 calls from these facilities, improving transparency & oversight.

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Senator Lena Gonzalez @senatorgonzalez.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

SB 1268, my bill to codify the Outdoors for All program, is headed to the Governor! As the federal government attacks public lands & conducts immigration enforcement at public parks, CA is standing firm in our conservation & equity goals! Everyone deserves access to CA's incredible outdoor spaces.

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Senator Lena Gonzalez @senatorgonzalez.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Proud to have secured $1M in state funding for @BixbyKnolls Community Foundation's Small Business Grant Program — investing in LB entrepreneurs & commercial corridors. 89 applications, $77K+ awarded in round 1! Apply: bixbyknollsinfo.com/grants #SD33 #SmallBusiness

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Senator Lena Gonzalez @senatorgonzalez.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

SB 1268, my bill to codify the Outdoors for All program, has passed the Assembly! The Outdoors for All initiative improves outdoor equity by expanding park access in underserved areas and ensuring that Californians of all backgrounds feel safe and welcome in outdoor spaces.

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Senator Lena Gonzalez @senatorgonzalez.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

SB 937 is headed to the Governor’s desk! Communities across the state have experienced the federal government’s cruel immigration enforcement tactics. Enough is enough. SB 937 will restrict the use of flash-bangs &explosive breaching devices for immigration enforcement. Learn more: bit.ly/4cLqdNX

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Senator Lena Gonzalez @senatorgonzalez.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

SB 1077 is off to the Governor! Last fall, the federal shutdown caused delays in CalFresh benefits – delays that lower-income Californians can’t afford. SB 1077 will ensure CA has an emergency communications plan and the infrastructure to disburse state-funded benefits during a federal shutdown.

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Senator Lena Gonzalez @senatorgonzalez.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

“Thank you to the Latina Public Service Academy for championing fair representation for women in the workforce. Today they honored Senator Lena Gonzalez for her work on state workforce equality policy — accepted by Team Gonzalez as she wraps up the session in Sacramento. Que sigue la lucha! 📝”

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Senator Lena Gonzalez @senatorgonzalez.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

🚨SB 937 passed the Assembly Floor! This bill will restrict the use of flash-bangs and explosive breaching devices following instances of these “less lethal” weapons being used in our communities during community protests and federal immigration enforcement.

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Senator Lena Gonzalez @senatorgonzalez.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

SB 1279 is headed to the Governor! This bill will make Long Beach streets safer by allowing the City to place speed cameras along a dangerous section of the PCH that accounts for 20% of the City’s road fatalities. Learn more: bit.ly/3UlTLeL

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Senator Lena Gonzalez @senatorgonzalez.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

SB 1349 is headed to the Governor’s desk! SB 1349 will ensure the state is using our tax dollars wisely by analyzing CA's top corporate tax expenditures This bill is a critical step towards ensuring our state’s taxes are working for everyday Californians – not large corporations.

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Senator Lena Gonzalez @senatorgonzalez.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

🌫️ Ozone Advisory: Mon 8/24–Fri 8/28 Heatwave bringing high smog levels to parts of LA County. AQI may hit "Unhealthy" in Santa Clarita/San Gabriel Valley, "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups" in SF Valley/Pasadena. Avoid strenuous outdoor activity, stay indoors when possible. 🔗 aqmd.gov

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Senator Lena Gonzalez @senatorgonzalez.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Power outages hit thousands in Long Beach after an SCE electrical vault fire Sun. 8/23. SCE is restoring service now. 🔌 Outage status: sce.com/outages 📞 Report: 1-800-611-1911 🆘 911 for hazards 🍽️ Dial 211 for meals/lodging help 💊 Medical equipment users: contact SCE Stay safe & check on neighbors.

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Senator Lena Gonzalez @senatorgonzalez.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Today, Sen. Lena Gonzalez joined TALB educators to discuss key legislation & the state budget’s impact on schools, students & teachers. Thanks to TALB for your advocacy — she remains committed to strengthening public education across California. 🍎📚 #SD33 #SenateDistrict33 #Education

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Senator Lena Gonzalez @senatorgonzalez.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

SB 1349 has passed the Assembly! SB 1349 will ensure the state is using our tax dollars wisely to benefit the Californians most in need. It requires a comprehensive analysis of California’s most expensive tax expenditures benefitting large corporations.

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Senator Lena Gonzalez @senatorgonzalez.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

As e-bikes become more popular, it’s important to be educated on the differences between e-bikes, e-motos, and off-highway vehicles. Each classification has different safety information and requirements for use.

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Senator Lena Gonzalez @senatorgonzalez.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

☀️ High temperatures expected this week! Find forecasted heat across California ZIP codes at calheatscore.calepa.ca.gov.

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Senator Lena Gonzalez @senatorgonzalez.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

The LA County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) has launched Path to 2028, an initiative designed to ensure that small businesses, workers, and communities benefit from LA28!

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Senator Lena Gonzalez @senatorgonzalez.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Broadband for All has been one of my top priorities during my time representing Senate District 33. In 2021, I authored SB 4, which established a funding source to expand broadband access.

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Senator Lena Gonzalez @senatorgonzalez.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

🚨 Due to state budget action, Medi-Cal Dental Coverage will remain available to adults regardless of immigration status through July 1, 2027. Don’t wait - use your benefits! I am committed to continuing to protect these essential health benefits for all Californians.

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Senator Lena Gonzalez @senatorgonzalez.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Did you know that 95% of wildfires are caused by humans? Help prevent accidental fires: 🌅 Mow before 10am, and avoid windy days. 🛻 Secure tow chains. 🚙 Don’t park your car on dry grass. 🔌Use equipment safely. Learn more about wildfire prevention: fire.ca.gov/prevention

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Senator Lena Gonzalez @senatorgonzalez.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

I am proud to coauthor SCR 192, which recognizes open water lifeguards as first responders. In Senate District 33, lifeguards have saved countless lives on our beaches and off the coast. Their heroism deserves to be celebrated and recognized as critical emergency response! Watch my remarks ⬇️

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