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I wanted to share an important update from our recent Board of Supervisors meeting that directly impacts our community’s safety and well-being. Our county has experienced two separate fires at battery energy storage facilities in the past few months. These incidents posed s... — Updated 7/31/2024

I am proud to announce that my bill, SB 1044, which increases the monthly limit on bingo overhead costs to $3,000 per month and makes annual adjustments based on the California Consumer Price Index (CPI), has been signed into law. Charitable bingo games are a significant source... — Updated 7/31/2024

As with so many issues involving medical research and healthcare, San Diego County is ground zero in the battle against Alzheimer’s disease. Currently, it is estimated that 84,000 persons are living with Alzheimer’s disease in San Diego County, a number that is expected to inc... — Updated 6/21/2024

I wanted to give you an update on the current situation at our border and its broader implications for our country. Last week, reporter Bill Melugin spoke with a Turkish man who had illegally crossed into Jacumba, CA, along with a group of other Turkish men. He revealed that he... — Updated 6/17/2024

Senator Kelly Seyarto (R-Murrieta) is proud to announce that ten bills from his 2024 legislative package have passed out of the State Senate and are now headed to the Assembly. These bills cover a wide variety of issues important to the 32nd Senate District and California as a who... — Updated 6/11/2024

This year, the “House of Origin Deadline” was May 24, the final day for bills to pass the house in which they were first introduced - either the Assembly or the Senate. Any bills that failed to pass by the 24th have died. Bipartisan bills that benefit all Californians often receiv... — Updated 6/10/2024

California’s gas taxes are the highest in the nation, and they are set to go even higher. Most of you probably know that we have yearly, built in gas tax increases, and they are scheduled to go up by another two cents per gallon on July 1. But many may not know that the California... — Updated 6/5/2024

Ok Borrego so I’m going to address something that’s been on my mind for a long time and now even more so that we have two local families that have been displaced from their homes! The issue is the lack of long term rentals in our community! Now, don’t get me wrong, I compl... — Updated 6/5/2024

Over the coming weeks, the County of San Diego will actively seek community input, deliberate, make adjustments, and ultimately adopt the 2024 – 25 budget. This is one of the most important times of the year because it is crucial that we spend taxpayer dollars effectively while m... — Updated 6/4/2024

Last week, the Governor released his “May Revise,” which is based on revenues received since January when the preliminary $291.5 billion budget proposal ($208.7 General Fund) was released. The Revise now estimates a $27 billion budget deficit, even though a report from the Leg... — Updated 5/29/2024

The fast-food industry is about to change. Assembly Bill 1228 (Holden, 2023) went into effect earlier this week and will impose a 25% minimum wage hike for fast-food workers. Democrats in Sacramento pushed this policy, conducted negotiations behind closed doors, and Governor... — Updated 5/27/2024

Encouraging young women to fulfill their life’s potential by taking full advantage of available educational opportunities is one of my passions. As a member of the Legislative Women’s Caucus, I am happy to spread the word about the Minerva Scholarship program, established by the W... — Updated 5/23/2024

As you know, we’re facing a critical situation with soaring gas prices, escalating energy and utility costs, out-of-control housing expenses, and relentless inflation driving up the prices of goods and services. Many of our fellow Californians, including seniors on fixed i... — Updated 5/23/2024

Our glorious Anza Borrego Desert beautifully framed another successful BASIC Circle of Art. The 35th annual juried event showcased the creativity of 55 artists and we are so grateful for their participation and loyalty. Circle of Art is a signature fundraiser for BASIC’s s... — Updated 5/15/2024

As you know, the placement of Sexually Violent Predators (SVPs) in rural areas of California, including San Diego County, has been an ongoing problem. SVPs have been placed in Jacumba Hot Springs, Campo, Boulevard, Borrego Springs and other locations, often near homes, parks and... — Updated 5/13/2024

San Diego is the new epicenter for migrants and illegal immigration. Last week alone, Border Patrol apprehended 9,000 illegal border crossers within the San Diego sector, including 206 Chinese nationals. This surge in illegal crossings has propelled San Diego to the unfortunate... — Updated 5/12/2024

Open letter to the Committee to Ensure Primary Care: Both the Medical clinic and a new fire station would be great adds for the town, but this location would be bad for the town. Borrego survives on tourism. And one of the reasons that tourists like our town is because the town fo... — Updated 4/28/2024

Millions of children and young adults throughout the nation are active social media users. Last week two bills dealing with social media’s impact on child and adolescent mental health passed the Assembly Health Committee. Worldwide, there are 34 social media platforms, with at l... — Updated 4/25/2024

I wanted to share some good news regarding our ongoing battle for fair electricity rates. You may recall the recent uproar surrounding the proposed changes to the fixed rate portion of our SDG&E electric bills. Many of you joined me in expressing concern about the unfairness of... — Updated 4/22/2024

The issue of homelessness is not just about lacking shelter; it’s about individuals grappling with mental illness. In our pursuit of solutions, it is crucial to recognize that a significant portion of the homeless population is affected by Serious Mental Illness (SMI), with e... — Updated 4/14/2024

There are 99 legislative chambers throughout the 50 states. Of these, 16 states have enacted term limits, including California. Other term limited states include Ohio, Florida, Missouri, Michigan, Arizona, Kansas and Nevada. Proposition 28, which was approved by 61% of... — Updated 4/11/2024

A few weeks ago, we made a significant stride by expanding our proactive tree planting program in the unincorporated area. The Board of Supervisors allocated $2 million towards procuring around 4,000 trees from various vendors. Alongside tree acquisition, these funds will be... — Updated 4/11/2024

Senator Kelly Seyarto (R-Murrieta) is proud to announce his Housing Bill Package has been introduced in the Senate. It will bring California in compliance with Supreme Court rulings and protect taxpayers and local control. SB 964 will update California code to match a 2023... — Updated 3/10/2024

San Diego County’s tribal communities are all located within the 75th Assembly District – we have more sovereign tribal governments than any county in the nation. Their safety, security and prosperity are very important to me, and for our region. That’s why the second annua... — Updated 3/4/2024

The County of San Diego is on the brink of depleting the $6 million in local tax dollars utilized to fund transportation and other items for migrants entering the country. I have consistently opposed using local funds for federal responsibilities, as I firmly believe that local... — Updated 3/4/2024