Guns will no longer be sold on state property in California (including the OC Fairgrounds). Full stop. Yesterday, the Ninth Circuit issued a mandate requiring immediate enforcement of my gun show legislation. OC families are now safer as a result.

Preach.

I am grateful to the voters of Orange County for giving me this opportunity to serve for the past 4 years. It has been the honor and privilege of a lifetime. Thank you. 2/2

I officially end my term in the CA State Senate on November 30. Congratulations to Steven Choi who will succeed me in representing the 37th Senate District. I will so dearly miss working in the California Legislature with the amazing colleagues and friends I had there. 1/

It's never too early to start saving for college. @CalkidsProgram provides up to $1,500 to jumpstart college savings for low-income public school students and kids born after July 1, 2022. See if your child is eligible at

Congratulations to the Boys and Girls Club of Laguna Beach on the grand opening of their newest location in Lake Forest! Thank you for all you do for our youth communities across Orange County.

Our local journalists at SCNG work tirelessly to keep Orange County informed and hold power accountable—a role that’s more critical than ever. I urge management to come to the table in good faith to negotiate a fair contract. Read my letter here:

Breakfast is going to look a little bit different in Irvine! Join us in welcoming @BrokenYolkCafe as one of our city’s newest businesses. Wishing you all the best of success!

This Domestic Violence Awareness Month, help shine a spotlight on the new laws and resources available to survivors including recently passed digital privacy protections. For a complete list, head to @cpedvcoalition's website at

RT @RepKatiePorter: Corruption has consequences. We’re all better off when our elected officials work in our best interests—not for their….

Chairing the Senate Natural Resources & Water Committee has been one of the great honors of my career. From offshore drilling, wildfire response, to the historic 30x30 initiative to preserve public lands, I'm so proud to work with a team of such dedicated policy experts.

The DMV office in Laguna Hills is a lifeline to over 500k residents who live nearby. I met with the landlord of this property who is willing to offer concessions. I urge the @CA_DMV to try to keep this office open. My full statement here:

Since taking office, my office has helped thousands of Orange County residents and small businesses like Rocky's access state services. Feel free to contact us if you need help cutting red tape, or just have questions regarding a state agency. We are here to serve.

I had the privilege of stopping by @OCAPICA97's annual Tastemakers event earlier this week. It's an amazing celebration of Orange County's diversity and our amazing food, but it's also a celebration OCAPICA does for our community. Thank you!

RT @CASenateDems: #YomKippur starts at sundown & continues through tomorrow evening. It marks the end of the #Jewish High Holy Days & is ob….

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I have decided to abstain from voting on ABX2 1, which the State Senate is hearing today.

If you need an apostille (i.e. a notary public seal that can be used in other countries), head over to the Orange County Clerk-Recorder’s office this Wednesday from 8am to 4pm.

RT @AGRobBonta: Californians you may be eligible for payment as a result of CA DOJ's settlement with gas trading firms for manipulating gas….

RT @CASenateDems: Tonight starts #RoshHashanah - also known as the #JewishNewYear - and it goes through Friday at sundown. Rosh Hashanah i….

My team had the honor of welcoming The White House Initiative @WHIAANHPI to Irvine for an Economic Summit focused on equity, growth, and workforce training for our AANHPI communities throughout the region. Let's keep working together to restore the American Dream for everyone.