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Senator Lena Gonzalez
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🚨Attention students!🚨

FAFSA and California Dream Act Applications are now open! The priority deadline is March 2nd, but students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible and maximize their financial aid opportunities.

For more information and to apply, visit: csac.ca.gov/apply
🍂Fall holiday events, including Halloween celebrations 🎃, are coming to cities across Senate District 33!

Visit my website for information and flyers for family-friendly events in your community: bit.ly/SD33-FallEve...
🍂Fall holiday events, including Halloween celebrations 🎃, are coming to cities across Senate District 33!

Visit my website for information and flyers for family-friendly events in your community: bit.ly/SD33-FallEve...

#SD33 #SenateDistrict33
In California, earthquakes can happen at any moment.

Make sure you’re prepared with CalOES’s earthquake readiness guide: earthquake.ca.gov/get-prepared/

And download the MyShake app to get alerts before the shaking begins: earthquake.ca.gov/get-alerts/
💜 October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Together we raise awareness about domestic violence, stand with survivors, and recommit to prevention.

If you or someone you know needs support, the National Domestic Violence Hotline provides confidential help at thehotline.org or 1-800-799-SAFE.
For information on in-person voting, visit: bit.ly/3IKJQKw and for more about the election, visit: sos.ca.gov/elections.
🗳️Election Day is November 4th!

If you are registered to vote, you should have received your vote-by-mail ballot.

You can register to vote until 10/20 at registertovote.ca.gov. Same-day registration is available in-person from 10/21-11/4.
The LA County Department of Public Social Services has issued a statement advising CalFresh benefits may not be available for the month of November, 2025.

If you or someone you know is in need food assistance, visit bit.ly/SD33-FoodBanks to find local food banks & resources in Senate District 33.
LA’s IHSS caregivers care for our most vulnerable neighbors, keeping them safe & healthy. This tentative agreement will raise wages & increase support for the 240,000 caregivers who make independent living possible for so many. Caregivers, vote YES by 10/24 to approve this agreement! bit.ly/495ViL9
The Comprehensive Community Health Centers provide services to metro LA & Long Beach residents regardless of income or immigration status.

Clinics run Mon-Thurs from 8am-5pm and include services like primary care, vaccinations, physicals, insurance enrollment, & more.

More info: bit.ly/43ffypX
Do not drive or walk into flood areas, watch for mudslides, and stay alert for downed trees and power lines.
LA County is experiencing heavy rains, and some parts of the county are under flood watch or evacuation warnings.

Sign up for alerts:
LA County alerts: ready.lacounty.gov/emergency-notifications
Long Beach alerts: longbeach.gov/disasterpreparedness/alert-long-beach
Happy #IndigenousPeoplesDay!

Today we celebrate the strength & contributions of Indigenous communities across California, & the world.

In 2024 SB 1016 became law improving how CA collects health data to better serve Latino & Indigenous communities.

Learn more 👉 sd33.senate.ca.gov/legislation#2024
🌍 Today is World Mental Health Day, a time to raise awareness & promote wellbeing.

California offers many resources from free wellness tools, to programs serving youth, families, older adults, and more.

Learn more at: MentalHealth.ca.gov. 💙
🔥 It’s Fire Prevention Week in California! Take steps to protect your home & family:
✅ Test smoke alarms
✅ Make an escape plan
✅ Clear defensible space

More tips 👉 www.readyforwildfire.org

#FirePreventionWeek #California
I stand with the 30,000+ health care heroes of UNAC/UHCP demanding fair pay, safe staffing and retirement security at Kaiser.

They are nurses, pharmacists, PAs, dietitians, and more who help keep our communities healthy every day.
🩺 #UNACUHCP #Solidarity
This year’s budget includes $225 million for offshore wind to move these critical projects forward so CA can meet our nation-leading climate goals. I was proud to advocate for this funding in last year’s Climate Bond!
Congratulations to the Port of Long Beach on their $20 million award to advance the Pier Wind project!

CA is charging ahead with offshore wind development, because our clean energy transition can’t wait.
💰Latinas in California receive 49 cents for every dollar earned by non-Hispanic white men.
🪙 Guatemalan & Honduran Latinas make just 29¢ to the dollar, on average, compared to non-Hispanic, white men.
⏳Because of the wage gap, Latinas stand to lose nearly $1.3 million over a 40-year career.
Justice for Migrant Women
10 Años de Lucha...and you still owe us. Access resources, share your story, and join the movement for pay equity.
justice4women.org
Today, on #LatinaEqualPay Day, we honor the hard work of Latinas in our nation and California and recommit to the fight for equal pay. Did you know:
There will also be a Spanish webinar on Thursday, October 9th, at 12:00pm. Register: bit.ly/3KEOHxl

More information: opportunity.lacounty.gov/resiliencyfund
The LA County Department of Economic Opportunity’s Small Business Resiliency fund provides up to $5,000 to eligible small businesses impacted by immigration enforcement.

Join DEO for a webinar tomorrow, October 8th, at 5:00pm to learn more. Register: bit.ly/46S3fks
We're on day 7 of the fed gov shutdown & as of this time, Congress hasn't reached a deal to approve new funding.

We know this raises a lot of questions — that’s why my office has put together key info below. We’ll keep sharing updates as they become available.

➡️ bit.ly/fedshutdown-...
CDPH’s recommended vaccines will continue to be covered by health plans regulated by the state and can be received at your local pharmacy or from your health care provider. To schedule your vaccine appointment, contact your health care provider, local pharmacy or visit myturn.ca.gov.