Senator Caroline Menjivar @carolinemenjivar.bsky.social · 20hThe federal activity happening in our SFV community isn’t new. We’ve constantly been a target for ICE. Now with an alleged 45 day “Operation Safe California” being pushed to scare our community it’s important to remind yourself how to respond if you see agents or enforcement. 151
Senator Caroline Menjivar @carolinemenjivar.bsky.social · 09/10/2026CA has $106 Million SUNBUCKS dollars sitting unused this year 😳. I want to remind you that you have only until mid-November to use them up. Make sure you spend them or activate them ASAP. 112
Senator Caroline Menjivar @carolinemenjivar.bsky.social · 08/10/2026Who doesn’t love an empanada?? For Hispanic Heritage Month this year, I visited World Empanada with my team to learn about their traditional empanadas, how to make them, and to recognize their 14 years of serving Burbank with their delicious meals! 131
Senator Caroline Menjivar @carolinemenjivar.bsky.social · 07/10/2026In all honesty… yes, we do need Russell’s help! Are you an Undergrad or know one? Apply to intern at my District Office to gain legislative experience serving the SFV with Team Menjivar! 📌Applications are open NOW for my Fall Internship. Apply using the link in bio by October 16th, 2026 000
Senator Caroline Menjivar @carolinemenjivar.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Do you know a Veteran who continues to serve their community? Every year I honor two veterans who live in SD 20 to thank them for their service to the United States of America & the State of California. Nominations are now officially open & due by October 23rd 2026. Apply now using the link in bio! 000
Senator Caroline Menjivar @carolinemenjivar.bsky.social · 06/10/2026i know firsthand how hard it can be to navigate being unhoused. As a young adult, I experienced homelessness here in the Valley carrying the what comes with not having a safe place to call home. I’m proud to have secured state funding to support Valley youth facing housing instability today. 010
Senator Caroline Menjivar @carolinemenjivar.bsky.social · 05/10/2026As a social worker, I know how important it is to have the tools to best support our community. That’s why I’m proud SB 1051 was signed into law. 100
Senator Caroline Menjivar @carolinemenjivar.bsky.social · 05/10/2026To every survivor, you deserve to be heard. You deserve to be believed. You deserve the freedom to heal. SB 1364, ensures survivors of sexual assault have the ability to move forward without being forced into an ongoing co-parenting relationship with the person who harmed them… 100
Senator Caroline Menjivar @carolinemenjivar.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Burbank! What a pleasure it is to sit and have a good chat about issues that matter to you and to share the most recent legislation we have passed in SD20 and the State Senate. Thank you to our hosts. 100
Senator Caroline Menjivar @carolinemenjivar.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Today, I joined Kaiser Permanente’s Community Health & Wellness Fair in Mission Hills to share a bit on the wrap-up of this year’s legislative session. I also had the opportunity to see firsthand the work they are doing to welcome new members & help connect them to the care & resources they need! 000
Senator Caroline Menjivar @carolinemenjivar.bsky.social · 02/10/2026‼️#SD20 UNDERGRADS‼️ Applications are OPEN for my Fall 2026 #internship cohort. Don’t miss out, the application deadline is October 16, 2026! 🔗 Link in bio 000
Senator Caroline Menjivar @carolinemenjivar.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Governor Newsom has officially signed SB 331 into law! This is a historic win for families across CA. Should they choose to, families can now obtain covered time-sensitive care and treatment needed through large group health plans for their child’s hearing aids. 000
Senator Caroline Menjivar @carolinemenjivar.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Governor Newsom signed SB 1024 into law, securing a historic win for women in California who have tirelessly fought for the right to pursue their careers and start their families safely. 100
Senator Caroline Menjivar @carolinemenjivar.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Accountability and transparency in California’s correctional systems are at the forefront of SB 337. I am proud of our advocates, bill sponsors, and everyone who has spent years championing justice for incarcerated survivors of sexual abuse and help get SB 337 reach the finish line. 000
Senator Caroline Menjivar @carolinemenjivar.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Busy weekend in SD20! District Rep Star joined the first Latino Disability Leadership Convening with VALOR: Voces, Acción y Liderazgo Organizado para la Resiliencia, a statewide initiative connecting families w/ Family Resource Centers & community partners to strengthen Latino leadership & advocacy! 100
Senator Caroline Menjivar @carolinemenjivar.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Do you run a small business in Senate District 20 or CA? I want to make sure you know about the California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) who can support you in permitting, business insurance and more. We have two centers here in SD20 that can help you! 101
Senator Caroline Menjivar @carolinemenjivar.bsky.social · 24/09/2026I got the opportunity to connect with Canoga Park Elementary at their Coffee with the Principal and share more on how my office can help parents with resources for students across Senate District 20. Thank you for the warm Welcome! 000
Senator Caroline Menjivar @carolinemenjivar.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Civic engagement is at the heart of public service. My District Rep Andrés joined a civic engagement panel at Providence High School in Burbank alongside fellow staffers and elected officials to hear from students and discuss the many ways they can make an impact on the issues they care about. 100
Senator Caroline Menjivar @carolinemenjivar.bsky.social · 22/09/2026What an honor it is to be in a position to deliver wins for our district. Each of these investments will help strengthen our 818 community and give the valley the support it deserves to thrive. 000
Senator Caroline Menjivar @carolinemenjivar.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Let’s talk about affordability around living expenses. The reality is that living expenses are way too high. My Bills SB 1272, CASH Act, and SB 1125, Affordable H2O, are on the Governor’s desk and focus on making life in CA a bit easier for all families. 021
Senator Caroline Menjivar @carolinemenjivar.bsky.social · 19/09/2026SB 331 and SB 1024 are about helping families afford and access the care they need to live a comfortable life in California. The Governor has 12 DAYS to sign these bills into law. You can help by calling or leaving a voicemail asking him to sign them at (916) 445-2841 010
Senator Caroline Menjivar @carolinemenjivar.bsky.social · 18/09/2026A somber evening with our community as we came together to honor and remember the victims who tragically lost their lives in the SUV Metro bus crash and fatal NBC4 helicopter crash. 110
Senator Caroline Menjivar @carolinemenjivar.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Since being appointed in November 2025, Chief Moore has been leading our LA City Fire Department with unwavering commitment. I was proud to join his long-overdue celebratory reception and take a moment to catch up on activity in SD20. 000
Senator Caroline Menjivar @carolinemenjivar.bsky.social · 17/09/2026We mourn the loss of George Marciniw, NBC4 Pilot and a longtime Burbank resident with deep roots in our community, who tragically lost his life in yesterday evening’s helicopter crash. Our hearts are with George’s family, friends, and all those grieving this heartbreaking loss. 100
Senator Caroline Menjivar @carolinemenjivar.bsky.social · 16/09/2026As we await official confirmation and additional details from first responders and authorities, my heart goes out to the victims, their families and loved ones, and everyone affected by these heartbreaking events. 010
Senator Caroline Menjivar @carolinemenjivar.bsky.social · 15/09/2026I’ve sent 10 bills to the Governor and he has 16 days left to sign or veto them. Sharing some of my bills with you! Keep a look out for an in depth break down on each of them as they sit on the Governor’s desk… 👀 000
Senator Caroline Menjivar @carolinemenjivar.bsky.social · 12/09/2026Our Salvadoran community, my community, continues to face this battle of doubt and fear on the status of TPS for El Salvador, with no clear answers from DHS. 100
Senator Caroline Menjivar @carolinemenjivar.bsky.social · 12/09/2026Like so many other communities, SD 20 remembered the 2,977 lives lost 25 years ago. Today we remembered the heroes from that day and impact that event had on American’s history. 100
Senator Caroline Menjivar @carolinemenjivar.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Now that the legislative session is officially over, I’m excited to speak directly with our community on what we’ve been up to in Sacramento this past year. 100
Senator Caroline Menjivar @carolinemenjivar.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Did you know Burbank has a community led Tenant Union? District Rep. Andres met up with Dan from the Burbank Tenants Union to go over resource for renters here in SD20. From local Landlord Tenant Commission meetings to low cost legal services, Burbank can find local help right in your back yard! 020
Senator Caroline Menjivar @carolinemenjivar.bsky.social · 09/09/2026There’s a lot that goes into a state budget, and these investments reflect the importance of making sure our systems work for the people who rely on them. The 2026 Budget includes: 101
Senator Caroline Menjivar @carolinemenjivar.bsky.social · 03/09/2026I am proud of my district’s equestrian roots. It’s always a great time visiting related entities who make that part of our culture thrive. Today I met with DaMoor’s Feed & Tack, a longtime women-owned, family-run business serving Burbank and the San Fernando Valley’s equestrian community. 100
Senator Caroline Menjivar @carolinemenjivar.bsky.social · 01/09/2026It’s not everyday that you see two Presiding Officers from the 818, holding it down in both houses of the Legislature. As Presiding officers, we help manage the legislature’s daily file which means assuring we move the bills off the floor for the passage to the Governor desk. 100
Senator Caroline Menjivar @carolinemenjivar.bsky.social · 29/08/2026Guess who got to choose the Spirit Week categories?? 👀 Even with our jam packed schedule getting our bills to the Governor, the senate still made time to spread some spirit week fun. 010
Senator Caroline Menjivar @carolinemenjivar.bsky.social · 29/08/2026In this line of work, there is never enough hours in the day. In the rare occasion that someone cancels a meeting or a meeting ends sooner, that “opening” is short lived. Our meeting request waitlist is always ready to step up and fill that abrupt opening. 001
Senator Caroline Menjivar @carolinemenjivar.bsky.social · 20/08/2026Our Senate works best when we’re able to use the value of the diverse backgrounds each one of us brings to the table. 110
Senator Caroline Menjivar @carolinemenjivar.bsky.social · 20/08/2026I know my name is on every letterhead, outside my office, and in everything we do but none of this could be done without the hard work of our staff. So much work goes on behind the scenes to get my bills to the finish line and a big part to their success’s is thanks to my legislative team. 010
Senator Caroline Menjivar @carolinemenjivar.bsky.social · 17/08/2026It’s been a full, joyful and busy weekend in the 818! From touring the El Centro Islamico de Pacoima, seeing good friends at Shabbat in the Park, to speaking on wellness with SD20 women, to more back-to-school readiness, and celebrating the Gr818ers Sweet 16. 000
Senator Caroline Menjivar @carolinemenjivar.bsky.social · 14/08/2026As we start the new school year, our SD20 families can find supportive services from Jewish Family Services LA located right here in Van Nuys! Whether you are looking for a food pantry, need assistance or are caring for a loved one, JFSLA is here to help connect you with vital resources. 010
Senator Caroline Menjivar @carolinemenjivar.bsky.social · 12/08/2026The 70-year-old undocumented individual at the skilled nurse facility is not the reason why healthcare premiums and costs have skyrocketed. 100
Senator Caroline Menjivar @carolinemenjivar.bsky.social · 09/08/2026Back in the valley heat! I was happy to join New Economics for Women , to help kick off the school year at the backpack give away to make sure students have what they need to succeed! 121
Senator Caroline Menjivar @carolinemenjivar.bsky.social · 07/08/2026District Reps Olivia & Julia had a wonderful evening in Canoga Park! 🏃🏽♀️My team joined Lanark Park for their 4th Annual 5K Run & Community Outreach Fair. 🎨 Olivia attended day 1 of 818 CREATES: Young Creatives Festival, a 4 day program right here in my community, to celebrate these amazing artists! 000
Senator Caroline Menjivar @carolinemenjivar.bsky.social · 06/08/2026Team Menjivar joined National Night Out with SEVEN different communities here in SD20! Shoutout to the community partners who showed out to events in Mission Hills, Reseda, Sylmar, Sun Valley, Panorama City, Canoga Park and Burbank. 100
Senator Caroline Menjivar @carolinemenjivar.bsky.social · 04/08/2026Guess who’s back and busy in Sacramento? Our Legislature reconvened from Summer Recess, which means it’s back to blazers and slacks… goodbye sportswear. 000
Senator Caroline Menjivar @carolinemenjivar.bsky.social · 01/08/2026🎒📚 District Rep. Andres and District Deputy Director Ryan joinedBurbank Community YMCA Girls Club for Back to School Fun! It was a great day of community spirit and smiles as Burbank families prepared for the new school year. 221
Senator Caroline Menjivar @carolinemenjivar.bsky.social · 30/07/2026You’ve probably known a family or loved one navigating the Regional Center system & wondered why they might be facing challenges getting connected. Whether it’s an update on a case or experiencing delays with obtaining your services, my district office may be able to help! 000
Senator Caroline Menjivar @carolinemenjivar.bsky.social · 28/07/2026The 4th Annual @sfv.pride showed the 818 being loud, standing together, and affirming every queer person deserves to feel seen, valued, safe, and welcome. This is Our Ground to Hold, from the 818 and across the spectrum. 210
Senator Caroline Menjivar @carolinemenjivar.bsky.social · 26/07/2026Some people’s fragile ego may be intimidated by Latina Power but here in SD 20 we use it in every space we enter. Latina Power is resilience, showing up, speaking up, and never shrinking yourself for the benefit of others 031
Senator Caroline Menjivar @carolinemenjivar.bsky.social · 24/07/2026Go ahead… tell us the whole story. When it comes to casework with our state departments, my team is ready to listen, understand your situation, and help get your case moving. Every detail helps us serve YOU better. 011
Senator Caroline Menjivar @carolinemenjivar.bsky.social · 24/07/2026Summer break shouldn’t mean worrying about your child’s next meal. That’s why I want to remind you about SUN Bucks, a program that provides eligible children with $120 to help cover grocery costs while school is out. If you have questions please contact my district office or visit the link in bio. 001