Carl Anthony transformed the environmental movement by centering racial equity, community power, and sustainability. An architect, planner, and visionary, he helped forge the modern environmental justice movement and inspired generations to fight for a more just world.
Thanks to a proposed $125M in the state budget, we are one step closer to making Golden Gate Fields a vibrant regional waterfront park for all Californians to enjoy. My thoughts: https://sd07.senate.ca.gov/news/senator-arreguin-applauds-governor-newsoms-support-transforming-golden-gate-fields-new-public
UC Berkeley is making progress on its goal to provide more housing for students with the groundbreaking of its largest housing dorm ever. The Bancroft-Fulton Student Housing project directly across from campus will provide 1,600 beds and amenities to helps students succeed.
State and local officials are taking action to address illegal dumping. I attended the #IDCon5 statewide conference hosted by @supervisormiley_district4 to discuss partnering with the City of Oakland on my legislation, SB 1218, to hold illegal dumpers accountable.
Construction workers are building our future. I joined @ctwi_official to fight for fair labor standards like apprenticeship opportunities and healthcare. My bill SB 1383 ensures that we make progress in housing development without sacrificing labor.
The City of Richmond and @oursafecenter kicked off Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a community celebration, showcasing the diversity of West Contra Costa's AAPI diaspora through cultural performances and a resource fair.
I joined @visionycompromiso in advocating for bills that support immigration and access to healthcare. My SB 1257 will provide accountability and transparency on immigration enforcement incidents, building on previous legislation like my SB 81 to protect patient privacy.
Thank you nurses for the work you do to keep our communities healthy and safe. I recently attended the Nurse Alliance Conference hosted by @seiuca to talk about our partnership in passing SB 81, improving patient privacy and safety. #NationalNursesDay
Happy #NationalTeacherAppreciationDay! Thank you to the mentors who spark curiosity, lift up the next generation, and help students find their full potential. Your passion shapes futures. 🍎🎓️
Congrats to @alamedapointcollaborative on the opening of Arnold's Place, a 50-bed medical respite center supporting unhoused residents recover from serious illness. The welcoming, state-of-the-art facility can be used as a model replicated across the state. /news/arnolds-place-opens-medical-support-unhoused-patients/
Happy #CincoDeMayo! This weekend, thousands attended Richmond's 21st annual Cinco de Mayo festival hosted by @23rdstreetmerchantsa , highlighting the vibrancy and diversity of Mexican American culture in a family-friendly community setting.
I had the honor of recognizing Lupe Gallegos-Diaz, Director of the UC Berkeley Chicanx Latinx Student Development Office, for her leadership in addressing educational and economic inequities. She joins this year's cohort of the @LatinoCaucus 24th annual Latino Spirit Awards.
