Suicide is the second leading cause of death for adults between 25 to 34 years of age.
I am proud to co-author #ACR106 marking September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.
To learn more about the signs that someone may be suicidal, please visit https://www.nimh.nih.gov/…/pub…/warning-signs-of-suicide.
Suicide is the second leading cause of
Tomorrow, September 2nd is the deadline for California community college students to apply for financial aid.
Students who are undocumented and Dream Act-eligible have until tomorrow to submit the CA Dream Act Application.
For more information, please visit the California Student Aid Commission website at: https://www.csac.ca.gov/.
Tomorrow, September 2nd is the deadline for
These bills passed Senate Appropriations!
Many thanks to my team and to our sponsors for their hard work this legislative session.
Thank you to Senate Appropriations Chair Anthony Portantino & to the committee members for advancing this legislation.
These bills passed Senate Appropriations! Many thanks to
Are you a college student looking to make a meaningful impact in your local community? My District Office’s paid internship program is the perfect opportunity for those passionate about public service, giving back to the community, and looking to learn more about the state government.
As an intern, you will play an important role in connecting our community with their legislator through neighborhood-based activities and collaboration with Team Rivas.
To learn more and apply, please visit my website linked below. Please feel free to share this with any students you know who may be interested.
Link to Apply: https://a43.asmdc.org/district-office-internship-0.
Are you a college student looking to
Thank you to Latinos En Diseñó for inviting me to speak at your monthly business breakfast!
Latinos en Diseño is an organization born during the pandemic, serving its community in the San Fernando Valley. It empowers its members to enrich their community with wisdom through work, personal life, mental well-being, professionalism, and entrepreneurship.
It’s inspiring to see our community come together to celebrate creativity, innovation, and the power of diversity. Thank you for the warm welcome and meaningful conversations!
Thank you to Latinos En Diseñó for
It was an honor and privilege to present Assembly Concurrent Resolution (ACR) 114 designating January 19th as Cindy Montañez Day. She is one of the most influential leaders in California’s history.
She has always had the tenacity and drive to be a leader. She is the youngest woman elected to serve the City of San Fernando at the age of 25, the youngest woman to serve the California State Legislature at 28, and the first Latina and Democrat to serve as Chair of the powerful Assembly Rules Committee at the age of 30.
At an early age, Cindy recognized environmental injustices in her community. When she served as the Assistant General Manager of LADWP, she helped drive LADWP’s transition to a cleaner and sustainable local water supply. Her environmental advocacy also led her to be the CEO of TreePeople, becoming the first Latina CEO to lead an environmental organization.
She currently serves on the City of San Fernando’s City Council and is a board member of the UCLA Institute of the Environment and Sustainability.
Her fiery spirit and determination are an inspiration to young girls and Latinas. Her unwavering commitment to serving the residents of the City of San Fernando and the Valley is a legacy that will be remembered for generations to come. Pioneers like Cindy inspire us to continue championing environmental and social justice policies to make our shared community and state a better place.
Thank you to her family, friends, and colleagues for attending this ceremony. #ACR114 #AD43
It was an honor and privilege to
Congratulations to the following students on being selected as Minerva and California Latino Legislative Caucus Scholarship recipients!
Annually, a select number of students from #AD43 are awarded these prestigious scholarships based on their academic excellence and incredible dedication towards community service.
Here are AD43’s 2023 scholarship honorees:
Ashlyn Emilia Guch – UC Berkeley
Ilene Chavez-Jaimes – Cornell University
Estrella Alcaraz – UC Santa Barbara
Osbaldo Oliver Villanueva- UC Berkeley
This is the next generation of bright leaders. I look forward to the trajectory of their academic career as they begin their first year of college!
Congratulations to the following students on being
The crisis in Artsakh demands immediate U.S. action.
I urged President Joe Biden to call an urgent U.N. Security Council meeting to stop the Azeri blockade.
And use every tool available to support the people of Artsakh and stop another genocide from occurring.
The crisis in Artsakh demands immediate U.S.
Sad to say goodbye to Burbank’s Pickwick Bowl.
For my family and many others in the community, it stood as a cornerstone, providing fun bowling nights for over six decades.
It was truly an icon and will be missed.
Sad to say goodbye to Burbank's Pickwick
I am proud to announce that $1 million from the state budget has been allocated to El Centro de Amistad. This funding is a pivotal milestone that will lead to the expansion of crucial services and support for the 43rd Assembly District community.
These funds will expand El Centro de Amistad’s existing facilities, fostering enhanced access to mental health, legal, and family services in both English and Spanish. The center’s culturally competent staff will ensure that individuals from diverse backgrounds receive the care they need.
I want to thank El Centro de Amistad, for being a pillar of strength within the community, offering essential services that span across mental health, family support, and legal assistance. Together we are carving a path for accessible mental health care and holistic well-being within the community.
I am proud to announce that $1
