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Chris Rogers @chrisrogersca.bsky.social · 8h

Man, my dogs are tired! Joined the Humane Society in Healdsburg for their annual HOWL-o-ween puppy costume contest.

Chris Rogers @chrisrogersca.bsky.social · 11h

He’s turned his back on our allies, and turned the military on America’s cities. And he isn’t alone, Congressional Republican are fully complicit in enabling his actions. It’s beyond time to vote them out. Prop 50 is the start this Noember, followed by the mid-term election.

Chris Rogers @chrisrogersca.bsky.social · 11h

1000’s of our neighbors in the streets peacefully protesting the most corrupt President in our country’s history. While cutting healthcare to millions, he has lined the pockets of his family and friends, While eroding our rights, he’s avoided accountability for his own felony convictions.

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Chris Rogers @chrisrogersca.bsky.social · 1d

The Weaverville Community Forest is home to both the Trinity Children’s Forest and the Weaver Basin Trail System.

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Chris Rogers @chrisrogersca.bsky.social · 1d

Happy 20th anniversary to the Weaverville Community Forests! The partnership attracted national attention for its innovative approach to conceptual forest stewardship. The Forest expands opportunities by increasing community involvement and strengthening the bond between the land and its people.

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Chris Rogers @chrisrogersca.bsky.social · 3d

The Arcata marsh and waste treatment plant is an incredible place - it utilizes natural absorption of heavy metals and pollutants in the roots of the plants, algae, and bacteria to clean the water. It’s finished off with a UV filter that breaks down all remaining waste without chemicals.

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Chris Rogers @chrisrogersca.bsky.social · 3d

Today we had our entire team (district and Sacramento) in Humboldt county to do a mixer with elected officials, to listen to their issues and to put faces to the names working hard for the North Coast.

Chris Rogers @chrisrogersca.bsky.social · 3d

Our district is enormous - 5 counties, 17 cities, 25 Supervisors , 5 DA’s, 5 Sheriffs, 87 Councilmembers and Mayors, dozens of tribal Governments, community service districts, public utilities districts, and municipal advisory committees.

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Chris Rogers @chrisrogersca.bsky.social · 3d

Once known as HSU (hills, stairs, and umbrellas), it was nothing but sunshine today at Cal Poly Humboldt (and still hills and stairs). Incredible things happening, from their fish hatchery, to the Schatz energy research center. Thank you to Connie Stewart for taking so much time with our team

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Chris Rogers @chrisrogersca.bsky.social · 3d

Cypress Grove pumps out 1.6 million pounds of goat cheese each year. Produced in Arcata, their Humboldt fog is the GOAT.

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Chris Rogers @chrisrogersca.bsky.social · 4d

Sunset over Moonstone Beach

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Chris Rogers @chrisrogersca.bsky.social · 6d

Congratulations to the Trinidad Civic Club and Trinidad Rancheria on today’s dedication of the Trinidad Memorial Lighthouse Monument after eight years of hard work. The bell of this monument will chime every day at noon to honor sailors lost or buried at sea.

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Chris Rogers @chrisrogersca.bsky.social · 6d

Keep an eye out for our full wrap up of the year in the coming weeks, including bills cosponsored, significant committee work, town halls held, district casework, and critical funding secured.

Chris Rogers @chrisrogersca.bsky.social · 6d

Signed into law:

AB 263 - Klamath watershed
AB 330 - Mobile telephony Act
AB 439 - Coastal Act update
AB 531 - Geothermal
AB 573 - Tobacco enforcement
AB 720 - Wine regulations
AB 1014 - Highway traffic safety
AB 1139 - Public access streamlining
AJR 10 - U.S. Forest defunding

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Chris Rogers @chrisrogersca.bsky.social · 6d

In a flurry of signings, the Governor signed our last three pending bills. You can find the full text of all of these bills at www.Leginfo.Legislature.CA.Gov

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Chris Rogers @chrisrogersca.bsky.social · 7d

Boots and Birkenstocks! Annual fundraiser supporting the incredible work of the Northcoast Regional Land Trust in Fortuna this evening.

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Chris Rogers @chrisrogersca.bsky.social · 7d

Our first annual Humboldt Harvest Mixer is in the books - great to see so many friends and community leaders who work so hard to make the north coast such a special place.

Chris Rogers @chrisrogersca.bsky.social · 7d

10th Annual Humboldt Walk to End Alzheimer’s

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Chris Rogers @chrisrogersca.bsky.social · 7d

Kicking off the Yes on Prop 50 walk this morning in Eureka. Thank you to the volunteers who are giving up their Saturday to talk to voters in Humboldt county.

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Chris Rogers @chrisrogersca.bsky.social · 8d

Checking in with Sonoma County’s business and nonprofit leaders at the North Bay Leadership Council’s monthly lunch meeting. Talking housing, economic development, healthcare, and the state of democracy.

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Chris Rogers @chrisrogersca.bsky.social · 8d

Grateful to California’s hardworking teachers - enjoyed our end of session wrap up with CTA Retired North Bay chapter

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Chris Rogers @chrisrogersca.bsky.social · 9d

Celebrating 65 years of renewable geothermal energy with CalPine at the geysers.

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Chris Rogers @chrisrogersca.bsky.social · 11d

Traipsing around Adanac Ranch near Laytonville with the Pacific Forest Trust - next to the Eel River and along the Great Redwood Trail.

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Chris Rogers @chrisrogersca.bsky.social · 12d

It would have also ensured that tribal youth had legal representation in foster court proceedings. The Governor wanted us to make it contingent on federal approval, so vetoed the bill. AB 1378 was a good bill and it’s an issue we intend to continue to work on.

Chris Rogers @chrisrogersca.bsky.social · 12d

This year, we partnered with the California Tribal Families Coalition to introduce a bill that would have allowed tribes to partner with the Department of Social Services for preventative services and make them eligible to access federal Family First Prevention Services Act dollars.

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