Comedy opens hearts before minds. Join me and Macedonio Arteaga on the latest Dreaming Big Working Hard podcast as we explore how humor can tackle community issues and create real change. Watch now: youtu.be/SeNKP5G5iA0 #AD80

🎙️ "You do the work because of that memory - someone who sacrificed for you. You do it for friends & neighbors whose lives you can change." Tune in to hear what drives our public service mission. #AD80

Proud to host Assembly Speaker Emeritus John A. Pérez on my podcast. We discussed cross-border collaboration and how 150,000 daily border crossers show the real story of our binational region. Listen to our full conversation: youtu.be/GjVHN1iWyyY #AD80

Exploring education access on today's episode of Dreaming Big Working Hard. UNAM stands as Latin America's largest public university, providing free education to millions. When we invest in accessible education, we build stronger communities.

Watch the full episode here: youtu.be/WE-yYIv1TsU

Just pulled over to meet Angela & Janet - community heroes holding signs at rush hour in South Bay, encouraging folks to vote. No pay, pure passion. Doing this every Friday at 3:30pm. Mi gente showing up for democracy! #AD80

Every parent I talk to shares the same dream - wanting their kids to have more opportunities than they did. That's why I'm fired up about AB 662 passing the State Senate with bipartisan support yesterday.

Here is a quick video on why we need a 4-year university in South San Diego County.

Want to hear a fascinating perspective on housing solutions? On my latest podcast episode, housing policy expert Shane Phillips breaks down the three key pillars: building more homes, protecting renters, and smart government subsidies. Listen now at the link! 🎧 #AD80 #SanDiego

Want to know what happened today on the Assembly floor? I casted my vote for SB 694 to shut down "claims sharks" targeting veterans. These predators charge thousands for basic VA paperwork that should be free. Proud to help stop veterans from being scammed out of their hard-earned benefits. #AD80#SD

Ever wonder what real housing growth looks like? A 2% increase could transform CA - and it's smaller than you think. Think 3-4 parcels per neighborhood. That's it. 🏘️

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🎙️ "When you prevent housing diversity, you're not preserving community - you're ensuring only wealthy people can move in." Powerful insight from @ShanePhillips on last week's Dreaming Big Working Hard podcast. #AD80 #Housing

Ever wondered how your own hometown became unaffordable? In our latest podcast episode, Shane Phillips and I dive deep into a reality many families face: when even the neighborhoods others overlook become out of reach. Listen now and share your story. youtu.be/6Yv70ztpOxg

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On podcast "Dreaming Big Working Hard" - Author Shane Phillips asks us to consider a powerful trade-off: choosing between leaving our kids a $2M home but rarely seeing them, or a $500k home with weekly family time. What would you choose? #AD80 #DreamingBigWorkingHard

"Where will my children live?" It's the question I hear most. Had a powerful convo with housing expert Shane Phillips for the podcast about making homeownership attainable again. Full episode is out right now! 🏡

Watch at youtu.be/6Yv70ztpOxg
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Standing at the SR-11 completion ceremony, thinking about my dad who crossed this border as a farmworker decades ago. This new Otay Mesa crossing will transform our binational community - cutting wait times and boosting local businesses. Proud of 20 years of partnership making this happen! #SouthBay

Powerful transformation story from a community leader!

From feeling like he was "marking the days like a prisoner" to saying "I'll take on the feds... because I'm not afraid of them anymore."

The lesson? Realizing powerful institutions are "just people." Full episode: youtu.be/0cvgEXcmH2Y?...