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Assemblywoman Esmeralda Soria @esmeraldasoria.bsky.social · 18h

The Governor has signed my bill AB 849: The Medical Safety Chaperone Act! I’m so grateful to all those women who stood up, spoke out, fought back—at a time in their life that was most difficult to do so, in the face of sexual assault.
RELEASE: a27.asmdc.org/.../20251008....
#caleg #SignedIntoLAW

Assemblywoman Esmeralda Soria @esmeraldasoria.bsky.social · 1d

No better time than right now, to celebrate National Book Month as the Governor has just signed AB 1454 (@caspeakerrivas.bsky.social D-Salinas) —which empowers educators and improves literacy throughout California!
Press Release here: www.gov.ca.gov/.../governor...
#NationalBookMonth #Reading

Assemblywoman Esmeralda Soria @esmeraldasoria.bsky.social · 2d

October 8th is Latina Equal Pay Day. Today we highlight the persistent wage gap due to both gender and racial inequalities and we call for policies and action to ensure fair pay for Latinas.
#LatinaEqualPay #CAleg #DemandMore #EPD2025 #EqualPay #EqualPayCA #EqualPayDay #FairPay #GenderEquality

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Assemblywoman Esmeralda Soria @esmeraldasoria.bsky.social · 4d

I am heartbroken after learning about the death of Officer Barrantes. Our thoughts weigh heavily right now for the Barrantes family, their friends, loved ones, and the entire community of Chowchilla. This is an extremely difficult time for the Madera County region.

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Assemblywoman Esmeralda Soria @esmeraldasoria.bsky.social · 4d

Yesterday was technically "World Teachers Day," but I wanted to celebrate and recognize it today on a school day! World Teacher's Day is an opportunity to acknowledge the value of teachers in your district and show appreciation for the work they do every day. #HappyTeachersDay #TeachersAreHeroes

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Assemblywoman Esmeralda Soria @esmeraldasoria.bsky.social · 7d

AB 30 has been signed by the Governor! I'm proud to stand as a co-author for this bill, which will help to provide relief at the pump! AB 30 (Alvarez) will now legalize the E15 gasoline blend immediately. #gaspricesaretoohigh #gasprices #caleg #affordability

Assemblywoman Esmeralda Soria @esmeraldasoria.bsky.social · 9d

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual international campaign held since 1985 to raise awareness of breast cancer and raise funds for research into its cause, diagnosis, prevention, treatment and cure. #findacure #BCCWW #Cancer #YoungAdultCancer #BreastCancerSurvivor #CancerSurvivor

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Assemblywoman Esmeralda Soria @esmeraldasoria.bsky.social · 11d

The Madera County Board of Supervisors and I honored the legendary career of Chief Administrative Officer Jay Varney this month. #teamsoria presented a State Resolution recognizing Varney’s four decades of public service and leadership here in Madera County. Thank you Jay! 😊
#maderacounty #madera

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Assemblywoman Esmeralda Soria @esmeraldasoria.bsky.social · 15d

It’s an honor to serve as Ag Chair of the Assembly, as this week we toured @wawonafrozenfoods in Fresno County!
Wawona Frozen Foods is a Central Valley agricultural icon in CA 🍓🍑🍐🍊 They process and ship over 100 million pounds of frozen fruit every year! #CaliforniaAgriculture #caleg #teamsoria

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Assemblywoman Esmeralda Soria @esmeraldasoria.bsky.social · 17d

We have the Fall Equinox this week! A meaningful time of year to honor harvest season. 🌽 CA is the top agricultural producer in the United States. Harvest season impacts the vital migrant workforce behind that production. We are committed to policies that support the rights of farmworkers in CA!

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Assemblywoman Esmeralda Soria @esmeraldasoria.bsky.social · 21d

September is National Suicide Prevention Month.
Take this time to connect individuals with suicidal thoughts to treatment services and resources they desperately need. If you, or someone you know needs mental healthcare, please visit calhope.org, dhcs.ca.gov, or call 988. #SuicidePrevention #988

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Assemblywoman Esmeralda Soria @esmeraldasoria.bsky.social · 21d

September 19 is POW/MIA Recognition Day.
A day of observance in the United States that honors and remembers the sacrifices of prisoners of war (POWs), and those who are still missing in action as a result of military service. #POWMIA #Veterans #USMC #Navy #Army #Marines #Airforce #CoastGuard #CaLeg

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Assemblywoman Esmeralda Soria @esmeraldasoria.bsky.social · 22d

Happy birthday to our very own Maria Pacheco! 🎉🎂🎈
Maria oversees community engagement in: Coalinga, Firebaugh, Huron, San Joaquin, and Tranquility.
She's a proven leader in our community! Thank you for all you do Maria, and feliz cumpleaños 🥳! #teamsoria #birthdaygirl

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Assemblywoman Esmeralda Soria @esmeraldasoria.bsky.social · 23d

I'm proud to be Latina, and I'm honored to serve with my exceptional Latino colleagues in the California Assembly. Latino Heritage Month means celebrating our diversity, our culture, and our stories. #LatinoHeritage #Latino #Latinos #LatinosUnidos

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NextGen Policy @nextgenpolicy.bsky.social · 24d

📰📣 Don’t miss this timely @fresnobee.com op-ed from @esmeraldasoria.bsky.social, Sen. Eloise Gomez Reyes & @senatorcervantes.bsky.social advocating for #AB1400! @governor.ca.gov CA needs a real-time solution. We can’t afford to study the nursing shortage crisis while patients wait. bit.ly/46nsGKF

Community colleges can help fill California’s need for more nurses now | Opinion

The state will be short by 65,000 registered nurses by 2037; these state legislators have a solution.

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Assemblywoman Esmeralda Soria @esmeraldasoria.bsky.social · 24d

It’s here! After 286 days, we’ve reached #endofsession. The 2025 legislative year is over, and what a whirlwind at the end!
I just want to say THANK YOU, to my Capitol Staff here in Sacramento for the incredible work you’ve done all year! #teamsoria

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Assemblywoman Esmeralda Soria @esmeraldasoria.bsky.social · 25d

Our #1 Priority Bill this year (AB 1400) the Nursing Pilot Program bill, has passed through the legislature today! This is a HUGE WIN for California, #AD27, and our nursing labor force.
In order to meet our nursing workforce needs, we must expand the role of our community college system. #teamsoria

Assemblywoman Esmeralda Soria @esmeraldasoria.bsky.social · 29d

I'm proud to be Latina, and I'm honored to serve with my exceptional Latino colleagues in the California Assembly. #LatinoHeritageMonth means celebrating our diversity, our culture, and our stories. @calatinocaucus.bsky.social

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Assemblywoman Esmeralda Soria @esmeraldasoria.bsky.social · 29d

Today we remember those we lost in the 9/11 terror attacks in New York. #teamsoria is currently attending a service in Madera County, recognizing firefighters who gave their lives in the line of duty—to ensure their legacy and courage will never be forgotten. #September11 #Sept11 #Remember911

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Assemblywoman Esmeralda Soria @esmeraldasoria.bsky.social · Sep 10

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Assemblywoman Esmeralda Soria @esmeraldasoria.bsky.social · Sep 9

#teamsoria participated in Merced County’s groundbreaking ceremony for O'Banion Park in Dos Palos this morning!
The renovation will come with a new walking path, picnic tables, benches, pavilions, shade structures, a small stage and gathering spaces for community events.
#mercedcounty #newparks

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Assemblywoman Esmeralda Soria @esmeraldasoria.bsky.social · Sep 3

September is California Wine Month!
With 139 American Viticultural Areas scattered over more than 800 miles—California produces 81 percent of the wine made in the United States and is the 4th largest wine producer in the world. #CaliforniaWineMonth #CAWineMonth #GrapeHarvest

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Assemblywoman Esmeralda Soria @esmeraldasoria.bsky.social · Aug 29

#teamsoria had a wonderful time joining the Madera Association of Realtors luncheon this month! I'm grateful for the work they do every day to support our Valley communities. 🏠
Thank you for inviting us and your continued commitment to our region! #maderarealtors #centralvalleyrealestate #caleg

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Assemblywoman Esmeralda Soria @esmeraldasoria.bsky.social · Aug 29

#teamsoria was happy to facilitate a water roundtable in Los Banos with the San Joaquin River Exchange Water Authority this month. Water leaders from across the region came together to discuss local priorities, and collaborative strategies to ensure reliable and sustainable water supplies. 💧

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Assemblywoman Esmeralda Soria @esmeraldasoria.bsky.social · Aug 27

Scout Clean Energy hosted a site tour of their Gonzaga Ridge Wind Project recently and #teamsoria participated!
Currently under construction, the wind project is located just outside San Jose and sits within the beautiful Pacheco State Park, right here in Assembly District 27!
#cleanenergy

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