Assemblymember Dr. LaShae Sharp Collins
@asmlashae.bsky.social
Proudly serving the people of 79th District in the California State Assembly.
The federal shutdown is already hurting working families. I’m calling for an immediate end to the gridlock and action to protect health care, food access, and critical services.
October 1, 2025 at 9:03 PM
The federal shutdown is already hurting working families. I’m calling for an immediate end to the gridlock and action to protect health care, food access, and critical services.
It was a privilege to attend the MCAS Miramar Air Show today and witness the extraordinary talent and precision of our military pilots and personnel. This event is a reminder of the unwavering commitment our service members make every day, and I deeply appreciate the chance to thank them in person.
September 29, 2025 at 1:25 AM
It was a privilege to attend the MCAS Miramar Air Show today and witness the extraordinary talent and precision of our military pilots and personnel. This event is a reminder of the unwavering commitment our service members make every day, and I deeply appreciate the chance to thank them in person.
Pastor Glenn A. McKinney Sr.
Oct. 20, 1969 - Sept. 19, 2025
He was generous to share a life rooted in ministry, integrity, & healing with us. He was a father, leader, and bridge-builder by his own right. He’ll be remembered with deep respect by all who witnessed his service & shared in his mission.
Oct. 20, 1969 - Sept. 19, 2025
He was generous to share a life rooted in ministry, integrity, & healing with us. He was a father, leader, and bridge-builder by his own right. He’ll be remembered with deep respect by all who witnessed his service & shared in his mission.
September 23, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Pastor Glenn A. McKinney Sr.
Oct. 20, 1969 - Sept. 19, 2025
He was generous to share a life rooted in ministry, integrity, & healing with us. He was a father, leader, and bridge-builder by his own right. He’ll be remembered with deep respect by all who witnessed his service & shared in his mission.
Oct. 20, 1969 - Sept. 19, 2025
He was generous to share a life rooted in ministry, integrity, & healing with us. He was a father, leader, and bridge-builder by his own right. He’ll be remembered with deep respect by all who witnessed his service & shared in his mission.
I shared why representation matters and how policy can be a tool for justice. Grateful to be part of a discussion that’s shaping the next generation of leaders.
September 21, 2025 at 2:00 AM
I shared why representation matters and how policy can be a tool for justice. Grateful to be part of a discussion that’s shaping the next generation of leaders.
I had the opportunity to speak on the Pathways to Public Leadership Panel today. It was a powerful space to reflect on my path to the Assembly and the work still ahead. Public service is about impact, access, and accountability.
September 21, 2025 at 2:00 AM
I had the opportunity to speak on the Pathways to Public Leadership Panel today. It was a powerful space to reflect on my path to the Assembly and the work still ahead. Public service is about impact, access, and accountability.
On top of that progress, two of my bills have already been signed into law:
✅ AB 829: Parkinson’s research
✅ AB 927: School accountability (Williams inspections)
I am proud to keep delivering results for the 79 💚
✅ AB 829: Parkinson’s research
✅ AB 927: School accountability (Williams inspections)
I am proud to keep delivering results for the 79 💚
September 18, 2025 at 12:19 AM
On top of that progress, two of my bills have already been signed into law:
✅ AB 829: Parkinson’s research
✅ AB 927: School accountability (Williams inspections)
I am proud to keep delivering results for the 79 💚
✅ AB 829: Parkinson’s research
✅ AB 927: School accountability (Williams inspections)
I am proud to keep delivering results for the 79 💚
✅ AB 1324: Improving CalWORKs accessibility to provide more families critical support
✅ AB 1392: Additional security for elected officials and candidates in light of rising political violence
✅ AB 1411: Increased voter access for all Californians
✅ AB 987: Banning predatory and unreasonable tow fees
✅ AB 1392: Additional security for elected officials and candidates in light of rising political violence
✅ AB 1411: Increased voter access for all Californians
✅ AB 987: Banning predatory and unreasonable tow fees
September 18, 2025 at 12:19 AM
✅ AB 1324: Improving CalWORKs accessibility to provide more families critical support
✅ AB 1392: Additional security for elected officials and candidates in light of rising political violence
✅ AB 1411: Increased voter access for all Californians
✅ AB 987: Banning predatory and unreasonable tow fees
✅ AB 1392: Additional security for elected officials and candidates in light of rising political violence
✅ AB 1411: Increased voter access for all Californians
✅ AB 987: Banning predatory and unreasonable tow fees
The Working for Families bills are moving forward for you! 6 of my measures are now on the Governor's desk:
✅AB 766: Protecting state DEIA programs against federal overhaul
✅ AB 847: Civilian oversight of law enforcement agencies to ensure public accountability...
✅AB 766: Protecting state DEIA programs against federal overhaul
✅ AB 847: Civilian oversight of law enforcement agencies to ensure public accountability...
September 18, 2025 at 12:19 AM
The Working for Families bills are moving forward for you! 6 of my measures are now on the Governor's desk:
✅AB 766: Protecting state DEIA programs against federal overhaul
✅ AB 847: Civilian oversight of law enforcement agencies to ensure public accountability...
✅AB 766: Protecting state DEIA programs against federal overhaul
✅ AB 847: Civilian oversight of law enforcement agencies to ensure public accountability...
This Hispanic Heritage Month, we recognize the lasting contributions, rich histories, and powerful voices of Hispanic and Latino communities who continue to shape our culture and future. #HispanicHeritageMonth
September 17, 2025 at 5:04 PM
This Hispanic Heritage Month, we recognize the lasting contributions, rich histories, and powerful voices of Hispanic and Latino communities who continue to shape our culture and future. #HispanicHeritageMonth
1 in 4 San Diegans are struggling with hunger. It is time to take action. This Hunger Awareness Month, join us and the San Diego Food Bank to spread awareness: www.sandiegofoodbank.org/hunger
September 12, 2025 at 11:30 PM
1 in 4 San Diegans are struggling with hunger. It is time to take action. This Hunger Awareness Month, join us and the San Diego Food Bank to spread awareness: www.sandiegofoodbank.org/hunger
On this day of remembrance, I honor the lives lost and the courage shown by so many. I believe in our community’s strength to come together, heal, and build a future grounded in justice, peace, and unity for all.
September 11, 2025 at 5:06 PM
On this day of remembrance, I honor the lives lost and the courage shown by so many. I believe in our community’s strength to come together, heal, and build a future grounded in justice, peace, and unity for all.
My statement on standing against hate and standing with Supervisor Monica Montgomery Steppe
August 30, 2025 at 7:04 PM
My statement on standing against hate and standing with Supervisor Monica Montgomery Steppe
AB 829 was signed into law on August 28, creating the California Parkinson’s Disease Research Fund and a voluntary tax check off for Parkinson’s research. Proud to work alongside The Michael J. Fox Foundation to help move Parkinson’s research forward. 🧡
August 29, 2025 at 11:42 PM
AB 829 was signed into law on August 28, creating the California Parkinson’s Disease Research Fund and a voluntary tax check off for Parkinson’s research. Proud to work alongside The Michael J. Fox Foundation to help move Parkinson’s research forward. 🧡
I was proud to help secure $15 million in Title X funding to protect access to reproductive healthcare, but the fight is far from over.
August 27, 2025 at 1:14 AM
I was proud to help secure $15 million in Title X funding to protect access to reproductive healthcare, but the fight is far from over.
On Women’s Equality Day, we cannot ignore what’s happening in our state. The One Big Beautiful Bill goes beyond blocking abortion funding. It cuts off Medicaid support for clinics that provide essential care like cancer screenings, birth control, and prenatal services.
August 27, 2025 at 1:14 AM
On Women’s Equality Day, we cannot ignore what’s happening in our state. The One Big Beautiful Bill goes beyond blocking abortion funding. It cuts off Medicaid support for clinics that provide essential care like cancer screenings, birth control, and prenatal services.
• Strong currents and hazardous conditions are expected along beaches and coastal waters.
• Stay away from the water, shoreline, and waterways.
• Do NOT go to the coast to watch the tsunami.
• Follow guidance from local officials and emergency alerts.
• Stay away from the water, shoreline, and waterways.
• Do NOT go to the coast to watch the tsunami.
• Follow guidance from local officials and emergency alerts.
July 30, 2025 at 5:04 AM
• Strong currents and hazardous conditions are expected along beaches and coastal waters.
• Stay away from the water, shoreline, and waterways.
• Do NOT go to the coast to watch the tsunami.
• Follow guidance from local officials and emergency alerts.
• Stay away from the water, shoreline, and waterways.
• Do NOT go to the coast to watch the tsunami.
• Follow guidance from local officials and emergency alerts.
⚠️ Tsunami Advisory Issued for San Diego Coast
A magnitude 8.7 earthquake off the coast of Russia’s Kamchatka and the Aleutian Islands has triggered a tsunami advisory for the San Diego coastline.
🌊 Coastal impacts could begin around 1:15 AM in areas including La Jolla and Oceanside.
🌊 Coastal impacts could begin around 1:15 AM in areas including La Jolla and Oceanside.
July 30, 2025 at 5:04 AM
⚠️ Tsunami Advisory Issued for San Diego Coast
A magnitude 8.7 earthquake off the coast of Russia’s Kamchatka and the Aleutian Islands has triggered a tsunami advisory for the San Diego coastline.
🌊 Coastal impacts could begin around 1:15 AM in areas including La Jolla and Oceanside.
🌊 Coastal impacts could begin around 1:15 AM in areas including La Jolla and Oceanside.
I am honored to keep working to make a better world for our future leaders and proud to help make a difference that will impact learners for generations to come.
Thank you to @PublicAdvocates, @LosAngelesCOE, and to The CA County Superintendents who all helped to make this progress possible.
Thank you to @PublicAdvocates, @LosAngelesCOE, and to The CA County Superintendents who all helped to make this progress possible.
July 15, 2025 at 8:36 PM
I am honored to keep working to make a better world for our future leaders and proud to help make a difference that will impact learners for generations to come.
Thank you to @PublicAdvocates, @LosAngelesCOE, and to The CA County Superintendents who all helped to make this progress possible.
Thank you to @PublicAdvocates, @LosAngelesCOE, and to The CA County Superintendents who all helped to make this progress possible.
🎉 I am so excited to share that my first bill is now law! When I took office nearly eight months ago, I promised to fight for our kids. Today that promise became a reality with AB 927 signed into law.
This is a big moment and a real step forward for students across California.
This is a big moment and a real step forward for students across California.
July 15, 2025 at 8:36 PM
🎉 I am so excited to share that my first bill is now law! When I took office nearly eight months ago, I promised to fight for our kids. Today that promise became a reality with AB 927 signed into law.
This is a big moment and a real step forward for students across California.
This is a big moment and a real step forward for students across California.
With deep sorrow, we mourn the passing of Councilmember Sitivi "Steve" Faiai. He was a devoted public servant, cherished community leader, and loving husband and father. His legacy of compassion, service, and strength will forever live on in the hearts of those he touched. 🤍
July 9, 2025 at 2:48 AM
With deep sorrow, we mourn the passing of Councilmember Sitivi "Steve" Faiai. He was a devoted public servant, cherished community leader, and loving husband and father. His legacy of compassion, service, and strength will forever live on in the hearts of those he touched. 🤍
Big day at the Capitol! 💪 Today, I moved forward 3 key bills:
✅ AB 987 – Cracking down on unfair, predatory towing fees
✅ AB 847 – Strengthening oversight of law enforcement
✅ AB 766 – Advancing DEIA programs for a more inclusive California
Progress for fairness, accountability, and equity!
Progress for fairness, accountability, and equity!
July 8, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Big day at the Capitol! 💪 Today, I moved forward 3 key bills:
✅ AB 987 – Cracking down on unfair, predatory towing fees
✅ AB 847 – Strengthening oversight of law enforcement
✅ AB 766 – Advancing DEIA programs for a more inclusive California
Progress for fairness, accountability, and equity!
Progress for fairness, accountability, and equity!
You're not alone and help is available! Visit calhope.org, dhcs.ca.gov, @dhcs_ca, or nimh.nih.gov to access mental health support.
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July 2, 2025 at 1:28 AM
You're not alone and help is available! Visit calhope.org, dhcs.ca.gov, @dhcs_ca, or nimh.nih.gov to access mental health support.
Did you know? Nearly 1 in 7 adults has faced mental illness. In California, communities of color, including Latino/a, Asian, Black, Native American, multiracial, and LGBTQ+ individuals are disproportionately affected by serious mental health challenges.
July 2, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Did you know? Nearly 1 in 7 adults has faced mental illness. In California, communities of color, including Latino/a, Asian, Black, Native American, multiracial, and LGBTQ+ individuals are disproportionately affected by serious mental health challenges.
Even now, too many people live with fear instead of freedom. Inequities and systemic neglect continue to impact the daily lives of Black families across this state and nation.
Juneteenth calls us to do more than remember. It calls us to confront what remains and to make freedom real for everyone.
Juneteenth calls us to do more than remember. It calls us to confront what remains and to make freedom real for everyone.
June 19, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Even now, too many people live with fear instead of freedom. Inequities and systemic neglect continue to impact the daily lives of Black families across this state and nation.
Juneteenth calls us to do more than remember. It calls us to confront what remains and to make freedom real for everyone.
Juneteenth calls us to do more than remember. It calls us to confront what remains and to make freedom real for everyone.
159 years after the last enslaved people were told they were free, we are reminded that freedom is not a finish line. It is a constant demand.
Juneteenth is a celebration of liberation. It is also a reminder that justice can be delayed for generations when systems choose to look away.
Juneteenth is a celebration of liberation. It is also a reminder that justice can be delayed for generations when systems choose to look away.
June 19, 2025 at 5:49 PM
159 years after the last enslaved people were told they were free, we are reminded that freedom is not a finish line. It is a constant demand.
Juneteenth is a celebration of liberation. It is also a reminder that justice can be delayed for generations when systems choose to look away.
Juneteenth is a celebration of liberation. It is also a reminder that justice can be delayed for generations when systems choose to look away.