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Assemblymember Liz Ortega @asmlizortega.bsky.social · 1h

Great start to the day at Proctor Elementary! I was proud to welcome students this morning for International Walk & Roll to School Day — celebrating healthy habits, safe streets, and strong communities. 🚶🚲📚 #WalkAndRoll #SafeRoutesToSchool

Assemblymember Liz Ortega @asmlizortega.bsky.social · 3h

Honored to receive the Legislative Leadership Award and grateful for the vital work the Center for Workers’ Rights does to uplift and represent those who might otherwise go unheard.

Assemblymember Liz Ortega @asmlizortega.bsky.social · 1d

#TeamLiz attended the Southern Alameda County College Night at San Leandro High! We connected with bright students and shared state resources to help them plan their next steps. #CollegeReady #FutureFocused 🎓

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Assemblymember Liz Ortega @asmlizortega.bsky.social · 2d

#TeamLiz tabled at the Washington Hospital Safety Fair this weekend! Proud to engage with the community, share vital health and safety information, and support our local heroes at Washington Hospital!

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Assemblymember Liz Ortega @asmlizortega.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you to @governor.ca.gov for protecting homeowners from dangerous thirdhand smoke!

Assemblymember Liz Ortega @asmlizortega.bsky.social · 2d

#TeamLiz had a wonderful time celebrating Filipino American History Month in Hayward this weekend! Huge thanks to Hayward Unified School District and Filipino American National Historical Society East Bay Chapter for bringing the community together to honor Filipino culture!

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Assemblymember Liz Ortega @asmlizortega.bsky.social · 5d

#TeamLiz attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Union City Boulevard Bike Lanes Project! 🚴 This milestone adds safer, more accessible bike infrastructure along a key corridor — connecting our communities while encouraging healthy & sustainable transportation.

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Assemblymember Liz Ortega @asmlizortega.bsky.social · 5d

Thank you @agrobbonta.oag.ca.gov for holding bad employers accountable! In CA, we prosecute wage theft. Proud to have worked on multiple pieces of legislation to make sure California has the tools to go after wage theft. I’m committed to continuing this fight! 💪🏼 oag.ca.gov/news/press-r...

Attorney General Bonta Continues to Protect Workers’ Rights: Secures $10 Million Judgment Against Employers that Misclassified In-Home Care Workers

LOS ANGELES — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced a $10 million judgment and permanent injunction granted by the Los Angeles County Superior Court against Care Specialist HCS Inc., f...

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Assemblymember Liz Ortega @asmlizortega.bsky.social · 6d

#TeamLiz joined Spectrum Community Services at the Fall Prevention Awareness Walk to support seniors. With awareness and action, we can help older adults stay safe, active, and independent. 👟🧡 #FallPrevention #HealthyAging

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Senator Jerry McNerney @senmcnerney.bsky.social · 6d

Proud to stand with my friend & former colleague Congressman @ericswalwell.bsky.social & with Assemblymember @asmlizortega.bsky.social to speak out against the Trump shutdown of the federal government and the GOP's draconian cuts, which will kick millions of Californians off of health care coverage.

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UPTE-CWA Local 9119 @uptecwa.bsky.social · 6d

Thank you for always being a champion for working folks, @asmlizortega.bsky.social!

Assemblymember Liz Ortega @asmlizortega.bsky.social · 6d

It was such a pleasure meeting with UPTE-CWA 9119! Thank you for fighting for high-quality healthcare and research at the University of California! 💪🏼 @uptecwa.bsky.social

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Assemblymember Liz Ortega @asmlizortega.bsky.social · 6d

It was such a pleasure meeting with UPTE-CWA 9119! Thank you for fighting for high-quality healthcare and research at the University of California! 💪🏼 @uptecwa.bsky.social

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Assemblymember Liz Ortega @asmlizortega.bsky.social · 6d

I had the privilege of honoring Dr. Rene Ramirez earlier this year — and today on #LatinoPhysicianDay, I celebrate his continued impact. Latinos are nearly 20% of our population, but only about 6% of physicians. Closing that gap is essential for equitable healthcare.

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Assemblymember Liz Ortega @asmlizortega.bsky.social · 7d

Republicans, led by Trump, are forcing a shutdown—chaos of their own making. Democrats won’t cosign stripping millions of their healthcare. We’re standing firm in saying no. Thanks Rep. Swalwell for fighting the good fight in DC!

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Assemblymember Liz Ortega @asmlizortega.bsky.social · 8d

These fare gates mean more than just fare gates—They mean a doorway to employment, a doorway to entertainment, a doorway to fighting climate change and so many other things. Thanks to Pleasanton Weekly for this coverage!

Ribbon-cutting celebrates new fare gates at BART

BART officials, elected representatives and other public transit stakeholders gathered at the West Dublin/Pleasanton BART station Friday to commemorate the completion of the transit agency's years-lon...

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Assemblymember Liz Ortega @asmlizortega.bsky.social · 8d

Thanks to Teamsters 2010 for having me as your leadership conference keynote speaker. The Trump administration is attacking workers, but they’re fighting back—demanding respect, dignity, and family-supporting wages.

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Assemblymember Liz Ortega @asmlizortega.bsky.social · 8d

#TeamLiz proudly joined the celebration at the 2025 Alameda County Teacher of the Year Awards — honoring the passion, innovation, and heart our educators bring to every classroom. Congratulations to all the honorees! 📚✨

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Assemblymember Liz Ortega @asmlizortega.bsky.social · 9d

#TeamLiz was happy to attend the Hayward Mariachi Festival! From lively music to amazing local vendors, this event brought our community together in celebration of Mexican heritage and culture. Thank you Hayward Chamber of Commerce for making it such a beautiful day in Hayward!

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Assemblymember Liz Ortega @asmlizortega.bsky.social · 10d

Honored to join the San Leandro community for the ribbon-cutting at Memorial Park! It’s now the city’s first fully accessible park and playground. This project creates a more inclusive space for all ages and abilities. Grateful to everyone who made this vision a reality!

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Assemblymember Liz Ortega @asmlizortega.bsky.social · 10d

Honored to join the ribbon cutting for BART’s new Next Gen Fare Gates! 🚇Finished ahead of schedule, they’re already reducing fare evasion and making transit safer, cleaner, and more accessible—while helping meet California’s climate goals. 🌎

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Assemblymember Liz Ortega @asmlizortega.bsky.social · 12d

My statement on the death of Ismael Ayala Uribe in DHS custody.

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Assemblymember Liz Ortega @asmlizortega.bsky.social · 12d

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Assemblymember Liz Ortega @asmlizortega.bsky.social · 14d

#TeamLiz attended the grand reopening of Tennyson Park! The renovations included the skate park, basketball courts, walking paths, a new pump track, and much more. Great to see this new and improved open space for the South Hayward Community!

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Assemblymember Liz Ortega @asmlizortega.bsky.social · 15d

September is National Recovery Month, an important issue I prioritized from my first year in office. Thanks to the governor for making my dream of affordable Narcan a reality. Protect yourself and your loved ones…

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Assemblymember Liz Ortega @asmlizortega.bsky.social · 15d

#TeamLiz attended the premiere of In The Red, a powerful documentary 11 years in the making, following East Bay youth training to become EMTs. A moving story of resilience, purpose, and transformation. Thanks to BAY EMT, Aisha Knowles, & all who made this film and event possible.

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