Mother of 2. Grandmother of 4. Senator for 1 million. Honored to serve California's 36th Senate District. Comment policy: bit.ly/2N6h223.

Joined November 2009
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Wishing you and your family a #HappyThanksgiving. I hope your home is filled with happiness and joy.
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(1/4) Interested in public policy? Applications for the 2023-24 Senate Fellowship program are open! The program provides college graduates an opportunity to become full-time Senate staff members at the CA State Capitol in Sacramento for 11-months beginning in October 2023.
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(3/4) Responsibilities include researching public policy issues, helping develop legislative proposals, analyzing & staffing legislation, assisting w/ constituent inquiries & casework, participating in meetings as the Senator’s rep, writing press releases & speeches, and more.
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(4/4) To apply you must be 20 years of age & a graduate of a 4-year college/university by Sept. 1, 2023. There's no preferred major. Individuals w/ advanced degrees & those in mid-career are also encouraged to apply. Visit the Capital Fellows website at csus.edu/center/center-calif…
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🚨COMMUTER ALERT🚨: @CaltransOC will be scheduling the following closures for maintenance repairs. Please plan ahead. Visit Caltrans website to learn more: dot.ca.gov/caltrans-near-me/…
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Great news for the @cityofvista! @California_HCD awarded the city $1.3 million to help fund its navigation centers, emergency shelters, and permanent supportive housing. This is a great stride forward and I applaud Vista city officials for their hard work.
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Today, join me in honoring all of our veterans. These men and women who served in the U.S. Armed Services deserve our sincere gratitude & appreciation. Thank you.
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Today, we recognize and honor the men and women of the United States Marine Corps. As the State Senator for the 36th District, I am proud to represent @MCIWPendletonCA. Thank you for 247 years of faithful and courageous service. Happy Birthday, Marines! Semper Fi!
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Effective Wednesday, November 9 at 6 a.m. all evacuation orders will be lifted for Silverado Canyon, Williams Canyon & Modjeska Canyon in the Bond Fire burn area. Road closures will be lifted for all roadways in the Canyons at 6 a.m. ocsheriff.gov/bondfire #OCCanyonFlood

Effective Wednesday, November 9 at 6 a.m. all evacuation orders will be lifted for Silverado Canyon, Williams Canyon & Modjeska Canyon in the Bond Fire burn area. Road closures will be lifted for all roadways in the Canyons at 6 a.m. ocsheriff.gov/bondfire #OCCanyonFlood
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Polling places close at 8PM, BUT if you’re in line to vote by closing, STAY IN LINE! You will still be able to vote. To find your local polling station, visit your county registrar of voters: ORANGE COUNTY: ocvote.gov/voting SAN DIEGO COUNTY: sdvote.com/content/rov/en/Vo…
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Senator Pat Bates retweeted
Just a reminder of what California's supermajority has done to the Golden State 👇 - Worsening homelessness - Higher violent crime - More businesses & people fleeing the state - Increased gas tax during all-time gas price records Shall we continue?
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For more information, read the official press release 👇 ocgov.com/news/evacuation-or…
Effective Tuesday, November 8th at 4 a.m. an Evacuation Warning (Voluntary) will be issued for Silverado Canyon, Williams Canyon and Modjeska in the Bond Fire burn area due to possible debris flows along or near the burn scar. Press Release: ocgov.com/news #OCCanyonFlood
Thank you, @OCAnimalCare!
Replying to @OCAnimalCare
@OCAnimalCare is open to house dogs, cats and small pets for residents under mandatory evacuation orders. The OC Fair and Events Center is open for large animal owners under evacuation. Please call (714) 708-1588 to ensure they can accommodate your animals.
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Senator Pat Bates retweeted
Effective Tuesday, Nov. 8 at 9 a.m., Evacuation Order (Mandatory) has been issued for Silverado Canyon, Williams Canyon & Modjeska in the Bond Fire burn area.
Effective 9 a.m., Evacuation Order (Mandatory) has been issued for Silverado Canyon, Williams Canyon & Modjeska in the Bond Fire burn area due to possible debris flows along/near the burn scar. Press Release: ocgov.com/news/evacuation-or… Map: ocsheriff.gov/bondfire #OCCanyonFlood
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Effective 9 a.m., Evacuation Order (Mandatory) has been issued for Silverado Canyon, Williams Canyon & Modjeska in the Bond Fire burn area due to possible debris flows along/near the burn scar. Press Release: ocgov.com/news/evacuation-or… Map: ocsheriff.gov/bondfire #OCCanyonFlood
Effective 9 a.m., Evacuation Order (Mandatory) has been issued for Silverado Canyon, Williams Canyon & Modjeska in the Bond Fire burn area due to possible debris flows along/near the burn scar. Press Release: ocgov.com/news/evacuation-or… Map: ocsheriff.gov/bondfire #OCCanyonFlood
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Polls are OPEN! Today is the day to exercise your right to vote! To find your local polling station, visit your county registrar of voters: ORANGE COUNTY: ocvote.gov/voting SAN DIEGO COUNTY: sdvote.com/content/rov/en/Vo…
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Election Day is TOMORROW, November 8. Share these voter resources & visit sos.ca.gov/elections for more! 🗳👇

Election Day is TOMORROW, November 8. Share these voter resources & visit sos.ca.gov/elections for more! 🗳👇
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Senator Pat Bates retweeted
Scattered showers through tonight, then widespread & heavier Tuesday-Tuesday night. 🌧️ *Localized flash flooding is possible, especially near recent burn scars* It will get windy on Tuesday as well. 🍃 Snow will impact the mountains especially above 7000 feet. ❄️ #CAwx
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