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Senator Lena Gonzalez
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Official Bluesky for CA Senate Majority Leader Gonzalez (D-33)- Long Beach, SELA, LA & Catalina Island; Comment Policy: http://bit.ly/3EDe0tQ
The #SELACulturalCenter Advisory Panel wants your input! 🎨

Share what arts, culture, and community programs you’d like to see in Southeast LA.

📋 English: bit.ly/SELACultural...
📋 Español: bit.ly/CentroCultur...

Your voice matters—help shape SELA’s cultural future!

#SELA #SD33 #SenateDistrict33
November 10, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Please see the update below on CalFresh from the LA County Department of Social Services.

The CA Department of Social Services is also posting updates on CalFresh benefits to: bit.ly/3WA3Na9
November 10, 2025 at 6:23 PM
November is Transgender Awareness Month 🏳️‍⚧️

The federal administration’s attacks on the transgender community are unconscionable.

In California, we stand for the full & equal rights of trans individuals.

Learn more: calcivilrights.ca.gov

#SD33 #SenateDistrict33 #TransAwarenessMonth
November 7, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Today, a federal judge directed the federal administration to pay full SNAP benefits, known in California as CalFresh, for November 2025. The federal administration has appealed this ruling, and it may take several days for benefits to become available.
November 7, 2025 at 2:57 AM
November is National Native American Heritage Month 🌿

Let’s honor the cultures, histories & contributions of Indigenous peoples across California.

📚 The CA Natural Resources Agency partners with Tribes on land stewardship & workforce programs supporting Indigenous youth: resources.ca.gov
November 6, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Federal court rulings have directed the federal government to, at minimum, partially fund CalFresh benefits.

CDSS is waiting for information from the USDA regarding the amount of benefits and when they will be available. CDSS will post updates here: bit.ly/3WA3Na9
November 4, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Today is Election Day!

Find a vote center: locator.lavote.gov/locations/
Find a ballot dropbox: locator.lavote.gov/locations/vbm
Track your ballot: california.ballottrax.net/voter/
November 4, 2025 at 5:56 PM
If you are impacted by the delay in CalFresh benefits, please visit my website for a list of food banks, locator tools, and free meal programs in and around Senate District 33.

bit.ly/SD33-FoodBanks

For other questions related to the federal shutdown, visit my shutdown FAQs page: bit.ly/49rSrfJ
November 3, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Election Day is tomorrow!

To find your polling place, visit: locator.lavote.gov/locations/

Or, you can return your ballot by mail or to a ballot dropbox: locator.lavote.gov/locations/vbm. Make sure it’s postmarked by November 4th!

Track your ballot at: california.ballottrax.net/voter/
November 3, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Covered CA Open Enrollment has begun!

Enroll: coveredca.com/get-started

You may notice increased premiums in 2026 due to actions taken at the federal level to end Enhanced Premium Tax Credits. Negotiations to reopen the federal government are tied to extending these tax credits.
November 3, 2025 at 12:08 AM
🕯️💐 Día de los Muertos is a tradition honoring loved ones who’ve passed with ofrendas, marigolds & joy.

In CA, home to 11M+ residents of Mexican descent, this holiday holds deep cultural and spiritual significance.

Let’s honor the traditions that keep our communities vibrant. 💖
November 2, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Additional vote centers in Long Beach and SELA open today!

To find a vote center near you, visit: locator.lavote.gov/locations/

For information on same-day registration, visit sos.ca.gov/elections/voter-registration/same-day-reg.
November 1, 2025 at 6:33 PM
LBUSD schools continue to provide free breakfast and lunch to students, and there are food pantries at school wellness centers.

For additional resources, visit:
bit.ly/SD33-FoodBanks
www.211ca.org
www.lafoodbank.org/find-food/pa...
November 1, 2025 at 5:02 PM
LAUSD schools continue to provide free breakfast, lunch, and dinner to students and children in the community ages 1-18.

Visit lausd.org/foodhelp for more information, or call the 24/7 hotline at (213) 443-1300 for assistance with immigration, transportation, health, food, or housing.
November 1, 2025 at 5:02 PM
For immediate food assistance, please visit my website for food bank resources and locator tools: bit.ly/SD33-FoodBanks

As more information becomes available, updates will be posted on my Shutdown FAQs page: bit.ly/49rSrfJ
October 31, 2025 at 7:03 PM
🚨CalFresh Update: two federal judges ruled that the USDA must continue funding SNAP, known in California as CalFresh.

The federal government has until Monday to decide whether to fully or partially fund the program.

It may take several days for benefits to become available.
October 31, 2025 at 7:03 PM
🎃 Happy Halloween, SD33! 👻
From parades to trick-or-treating, this holiday brings out our region’s creativity & community spirit. Stay safe & enjoy the spooky fun! 🍬🧡
#HappyHalloween #SoCal
October 31, 2025 at 6:21 PM
If you missed the voter registration deadline, you can do same-day registration until election day.

Visit sos.ca.gov/elections/voter-registration/same-day-reg for info.

Once you’ve voted, you can track your ballot at california.ballottrax.net/voter/.

Your vote is your voice. Use it!
October 30, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Election day is right around the corner! Make sure to return your ballot by November 4th.

For information on how to return your ballot by mail, visit: sos.ca.gov/elections/voter-registration/vote-mail

To find a polling place or ballot
dropbox, visit: sos.ca.gov/elections/polling-place
October 30, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Please also visit my website for food bank resources & locators: bit.ly/SD33-FoodBanks
October 30, 2025 at 10:06 PM
For residents impacted by the federal shutdown, LA County has provided the information below regarding food assistance, social services, information for veterans, and more.

This information and other updates related to the federal shutdown are available on my website: bit.ly/49rSrfJ
October 30, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Get ready for more exciting Halloween community events tomorrow!

🎃 City of Avalon Annual Halloween Parade and Party on Crescent Ave. from 4:30pm-6pm.

👻 City of Paramount Annual Halloween Festival at Paramount Park from 6pm-9pm.

#SD33 #SenateDistrict33 #Avalon #Paramount
October 30, 2025 at 8:27 PM
There are two exciting Halloween events happening in SELA tomorrow!

🎃 City of Cudahy Halloween Spooktacular at Clara Street Park.

👻Maywood Annual Halloween Trunk-or-Treat at Maywood City Hall from 5:30pm-7pm

For more info: bit.ly/SD33-FallEve...
October 29, 2025 at 11:43 PM
A new edition of my newsletter is out! Read for election info, federal shutdown updates, & fall events throughout Senate District 33.

sd33.senate.ca.gov/e-blast/voter-resources-calfresh-updates-and-community-events

Sign up to receive my e-newsletter here: sd33.senate.ca.gov/contact/updates
October 29, 2025 at 10:48 PM
October is Filipino American History Month! 💛

California is home to about 1.6 million Filipino Americans, who shape our state through culture, service & leadership. From the farm labor movement to today’s changemakers, their impact runs deep. ✨

#FAHM #FilipinoAmericanHistoryMonth #SD33
October 29, 2025 at 6:48 PM