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Many Californians don’t realize that the California Air Resources Board (CARB) operates under special federal waivers granted under the federal Clean Air Act — permissions that allow California to set vehicle emissions rules stricter than federal standards. Congress gave California that authority decades ago with the expectation that it would be used responsibly and in the best interests of the public. But today, many Californians are asking an important question: Has CARB go

Last night, I had the opportunity to spend several hours on a ride-along and meeting with two Sergeants and 10 or so deputies from the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office here in Congressional District 10. While it was not an unusually high-activity night, we covered a great deal of ground — both literally and figuratively. During the evening, we responded to proactive patrol stops, a welfare check in Walnut Creek, and a suspicious home entry call in Alamo. More importantly,

Today I walked more than 20,000 steps door-knocking and talking with constituents in Concord — and every conversation reminded me why grassroots campaigning matters. People are hungry for leaders who will actually listen. We talked about concerns ranging from the rising cost of healthcare, term limits, election integrity, honesty and transparency from candidates, the growing partisan divide, political violence, public safety, and the frustration many people feel toward politi

I recently joined Patrick Jordan on Briefing with the Chief for one of the most candid conversations I've had since announcing my campaign. We covered three issues that I believe are at the heart of California's decline — and frankly, at the heart of why I decided to run in the first place. I'm a fifth-generation Californian. I love this state deeply. But I am disgusted with the way it is being governed — at both the state and federal level. At some point, you have to stop c

California’s 10th Congressional District isn’t just one kind of place. It’s hillsides and neighborhoods…where daily life moves a little slower…and community is part of everyday routine. It’s shaped by learning…and by the next generation growing up here. Across the valley, communities come together…to work, to shop, and to share daily life. In neighborhoods across the district…daily life unfolds in simple, familiar ways. In the heart of the district, generations gather…in shar

I’m from here. I am part of We the People and part of this community. For more than 30 years, I have worked with families in California as a health professional and clinician. Every day I’ve listened to people’s concerns about their health, their families, and their futures. Those conversations have given me a deep understanding of the challenges our communities face. When Systems Stop Working Together In healthcare, you learn quickly that when systems stop working together,