🌟 California's Utility Costs: What You Need to Know 🌟
📈 A recent report by the CA Legislative Analyst’s Office reveals that California’s residential electricity rates are among the highest in the U.S., nearly double the national average! https://t.co/sZnxH1sGnG
🚀 The Path Forward: The report highlights tough decisions ahead for balancing affordability, sustainability, and safety. Solutions may include modernizing infrastructure, scaling renewable energy, and adjusting rate structures.
📢 California’s 2025-26 Budget Proposal: A Balanced Approach
Governor Newsom’s $322B budget for 2025-26 aims for fiscal stability with no new deficit. Key allocations include:
✅ Funding for universal transitional kindergarten
✅ Resources to address homelessness
✅ Continued investment in infrastructure and high-speed rail
✅ Support for climate resilience
The budget avoids significant new spending to prepare for potential future challenges.
California funded UC to enroll more California students. As a direct result of the work @MayorMcCarty and I did in the state budget, we have seen an increase in California students attending UC and more importantly at UC Berkeley, UCLA and UCSD. https://t.co/2Da7vfR3dn
Celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Children’s Creativity Museum over the weekend & presented an Assembly Resolution marking the milestone. I also honored the departing Exec Director, Carol Tang, for her years-long work in fostering kids’ interest in the arts & sciences.
Work will continue for emergency barrier rail repairs in San Francisco starting Sun 11/17 from 12:01 AM to 11:59 PM. This will require the closures of the WB I-80 to NB U.S. 101 connector ramp. The SB U.S. 101 Central Freeway on-ramp at 7th & Harrison will also be closed.
500K @CalKIDS accounts have been claimed! That’s $230M+ in free money for college or career training for CA’s children! Every child born in CA on or after 7/1/22 is eligible & 60% of all CA public school students claimed their acct. Visit https://t.co/KPEzzPb0Mp to do so.
We broke ground today to transform the South Sunset Clubhouse into a larger space, enhancing its ability to serve seniors in the Sunset. Thx to @RecParkSF for the parting gift: a map of all the City park projects I secured state funding for over the years! https://t.co/tfJkDyWtky
My heart is full ❤️ Community groups held a good-bye party for me last night at @calacademy. It was wonderful to see the appreciation for my legislative & #CaBudget work in the Assembly & the impact on people’s lives. My farewell letter to constituents: https://t.co/HYIi3e9U5J
While I championed CA laws banning harmful #PFAS from food wrappers, household fabrics & outdoor wear, a new breakthrough holds some promise in tackling the mounting challenge of PFAS contamination in drinking water. https://t.co/eFcGR8kaGr
As the holidays approach, traveling will ramp up. Reminder: in less than 6 months, a #RealID will be required to board a domestic flight. The identification card is also needed to enter federal facilities. Switch your driver’s license to a Real I.D. soon: https://t.co/R2Rl9kzcA9
It’s San Francisco Restaurant Week! Many dining spots are offering special menus/deals to entice customers to come in. It’s a great way to support local businesses. Participating locations can be found here: https://t.co/HRQfDEA3Vw
A new state law prohibits parking within 20 feet of a crosswalk, marked or not, in CA cities. This improves visibility at intersections to protect pedestrians - called "daylighting," and it gives drivers clear sight lines to people standing at the corner. https://t.co/wWKoXGyzzF