…sharing information and reminding our community that unity over fear is how we get through. We call on all Angelenos to choose preparation over panic, solidarity over isolation, and collective power over fear. 2/2

LA and our 818 community are no strangers to attacks from Trump’s Federal Administration - we are their #1 Target. Today, I stood in solidarity with our LA Rapid Network to address the reported 45-day Operation: “Safe California,”… 1/2

Welcome The Pano to Panorama City. Thanks to @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social’s Project Homekey initiative their new 90 unit building will be for adaptive re-use Permanent Supportive Housing development to help individuals experiencing homelessness.

San Fernando Valley families deserve to be invested in, they deserve housing and I’m excited that $34 million State dollars we’re put down just to help LA Family Housing get us one step closer to making sure the 818 has affordable housing to support our most vulnerable families.

The wind is taking you to Buffalo Bruces! I invite you to join me for BBQ & BILLS! I will share budget and legislative updates while getting your feedback on top-of-mind issues and how we can address them through future legislation.

📌 Exercise caution if you witness activity of kidnappings. 📌 Date and time stamp any videos  📌 Call the rapid response team at 888-624-4752  Let’s empower and not Panic!

The federal activity happening in our SFV community isn’t new. We’ve constantly been a target for ICE. Now with an alleged 45 day “Operation Safe California” being pushed to scare our community it’s important to remind yourself how to respond if you see agents or enforcement.

LASTLY, don’t forget that the CalFresh Fruit & Vegetable EBT Program rebate is back with up to $60 per month at participating locations. For more information accessing them, contact my office at (818) 901-5588

CA has $106 Million SUNBUCKS dollars sitting unused this year 😳. I want to remind you that you have only until mid-November to use them up. Make sure you spend them or activate them ASAP.

It’s places like these that bring the richness and joy of community feel into SD 20.

Who doesn’t love an empanada?? For Hispanic Heritage Month this year, I visited World Empanada with my team to learn about their traditional empanadas, how to make them, and to recognize their 14 years of serving Burbank with their delicious meals!

In all honesty… yes, we do need Russell’s help! Are you an Undergrad or know one? Apply to intern at my District Office to gain legislative experience serving the SFV with Team Menjivar! 📌Applications are open NOW for my Fall Internship. Apply using the link in bio by October 16th, 2026

Do you know a Veteran who continues to serve their community? Every year I honor two veterans who live in SD 20 to thank them for their service to the United States of America & the State of California. Nominations are now officially open & due by October 23rd 2026. Apply now using the link in bio!

i know firsthand how hard it can be to navigate being unhoused. As a young adult, I experienced homelessness here in the Valley carrying the what comes with not having a safe place to call home. I’m proud to have secured state funding to support Valley youth facing housing instability today.

SB 1051 adds Bridge Navigators as an eligible referral for subsidized childcare to reduce the long waiting times and get more families back in the workforce once their foster child gets into childcare.

As a social worker, I know how important it is to have the tools to best support our community. That’s why I’m proud SB 1051 was signed into law.

… and AB 1267, setting the minimum age for marriage at 18 with NO exceptions. Both bills have been signed into law by Governor Newsom taking an important step forward in supporting survivors of sexual assault and children in CA.

To every survivor, you deserve to be heard. You deserve to be believed. You deserve the freedom to heal. SB 1364, ensures survivors of sexual assault have the ability to move forward without being forced into an ongoing co-parenting relationship with the person who harmed them…

SD 20, I invite you to come out and join me for my next community gathering at BBQ & BILLS happening in Sylmar on October 17th!

Burbank! What a pleasure it is to sit and have a good chat about issues that matter to you and to share the most recent legislation we have passed in SD20 and the State Senate. Thank you to our hosts.