Senator Lena Gonzalez
@senatorgonzalez.bsky.social
Official Bluesky for CA Senate Majority Leader Gonzalez (D-33)- Long Beach, SELA, LA & Catalina Island; Comment Policy: http://bit.ly/3EDe0tQ
The holiday season is a time of joy, but many of our community members are in need of support.
If you or your family need resources during the holidays, please visit my website for information on holiday events, food banks and giveaways, and mental health resources.
bit.ly/HolidayResources-2025
If you or your family need resources during the holidays, please visit my website for information on holiday events, food banks and giveaways, and mental health resources.
bit.ly/HolidayResources-2025
December 5, 2025 at 12:21 AM
The holiday season is a time of joy, but many of our community members are in need of support.
If you or your family need resources during the holidays, please visit my website for information on holiday events, food banks and giveaways, and mental health resources.
bit.ly/HolidayResources-2025
If you or your family need resources during the holidays, please visit my website for information on holiday events, food banks and giveaways, and mental health resources.
bit.ly/HolidayResources-2025
On International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we celebrate the achievements of people with disabilities and reaffirm our commitment to accessibility, equity, and inclusion. ♿
Learn about California’s efforts to support people with disabilities: www.dor.ca.gov
#Accessibility #Inclusion #SD33
Learn about California’s efforts to support people with disabilities: www.dor.ca.gov
#Accessibility #Inclusion #SD33
December 3, 2025 at 7:12 PM
On International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we celebrate the achievements of people with disabilities and reaffirm our commitment to accessibility, equity, and inclusion. ♿
Learn about California’s efforts to support people with disabilities: www.dor.ca.gov
#Accessibility #Inclusion #SD33
Learn about California’s efforts to support people with disabilities: www.dor.ca.gov
#Accessibility #Inclusion #SD33
On World AIDS Day, I stand with Southern California communities to honor those affected by HIV & reaffirm our commitment to ending the epidemic. ❤️
CA’s Ending the Epidemics initiative expands access to HIV prevention, testing & treatment.
More info: cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DOA
CA’s Ending the Epidemics initiative expands access to HIV prevention, testing & treatment.
More info: cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DOA
December 2, 2025 at 1:00 AM
On World AIDS Day, I stand with Southern California communities to honor those affected by HIV & reaffirm our commitment to ending the epidemic. ❤️
CA’s Ending the Epidemics initiative expands access to HIV prevention, testing & treatment.
More info: cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DOA
CA’s Ending the Epidemics initiative expands access to HIV prevention, testing & treatment.
More info: cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DOA
Happy Thanksgiving, SD33! 🦃💙
Grateful for our neighborhoods, small businesses, & communities that make our district strong. Help neighbors in need & celebrate safely!
Find food banks: bit.ly/SD33-FoodBanks
Find holiday mental health resources: dmh.lacounty.gov/mental-health-resources/holidays
Grateful for our neighborhoods, small businesses, & communities that make our district strong. Help neighbors in need & celebrate safely!
Find food banks: bit.ly/SD33-FoodBanks
Find holiday mental health resources: dmh.lacounty.gov/mental-health-resources/holidays
November 27, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Happy Thanksgiving, SD33! 🦃💙
Grateful for our neighborhoods, small businesses, & communities that make our district strong. Help neighbors in need & celebrate safely!
Find food banks: bit.ly/SD33-FoodBanks
Find holiday mental health resources: dmh.lacounty.gov/mental-health-resources/holidays
Grateful for our neighborhoods, small businesses, & communities that make our district strong. Help neighbors in need & celebrate safely!
Find food banks: bit.ly/SD33-FoodBanks
Find holiday mental health resources: dmh.lacounty.gov/mental-health-resources/holidays
Today is UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. 💜
Stand with survivors, speak out against violence, and support local resources: www.cdss.ca.gov/fvpp
#EndViolenceAgainstWomen #SD33 #SenateDistrict33
Stand with survivors, speak out against violence, and support local resources: www.cdss.ca.gov/fvpp
#EndViolenceAgainstWomen #SD33 #SenateDistrict33
November 25, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Today is UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. 💜
Stand with survivors, speak out against violence, and support local resources: www.cdss.ca.gov/fvpp
#EndViolenceAgainstWomen #SD33 #SenateDistrict33
Stand with survivors, speak out against violence, and support local resources: www.cdss.ca.gov/fvpp
#EndViolenceAgainstWomen #SD33 #SenateDistrict33
November is CA Sikh Appreciation and Awareness Month! 🧡💙
We celebrate the Sikh community’s incredible contributions, from leadership and small business to agriculture, education, and acts of seva (selfless service) that strengthen our state.
Let’s honor Sikh history & culture that uplifts CA.
We celebrate the Sikh community’s incredible contributions, from leadership and small business to agriculture, education, and acts of seva (selfless service) that strengthen our state.
Let’s honor Sikh history & culture that uplifts CA.
November 24, 2025 at 6:20 PM
November is CA Sikh Appreciation and Awareness Month! 🧡💙
We celebrate the Sikh community’s incredible contributions, from leadership and small business to agriculture, education, and acts of seva (selfless service) that strengthen our state.
Let’s honor Sikh history & culture that uplifts CA.
We celebrate the Sikh community’s incredible contributions, from leadership and small business to agriculture, education, and acts of seva (selfless service) that strengthen our state.
Let’s honor Sikh history & culture that uplifts CA.
If you or your family is impacted by the ongoing, inhumane immigration raids being carried out by the federal government, please see below to find available resources.
🦋ÓRALE - LONG BEACH Hotline: 562-245-9575
🦋 longbeach.gov/valuesact
Long Beach Resource Line: (562) 570-4246
🦋ÓRALE - LONG BEACH Hotline: 562-245-9575
🦋 longbeach.gov/valuesact
Long Beach Resource Line: (562) 570-4246
November 21, 2025 at 9:21 PM
If you or your family is impacted by the ongoing, inhumane immigration raids being carried out by the federal government, please see below to find available resources.
🦋ÓRALE - LONG BEACH Hotline: 562-245-9575
🦋 longbeach.gov/valuesact
Long Beach Resource Line: (562) 570-4246
🦋ÓRALE - LONG BEACH Hotline: 562-245-9575
🦋 longbeach.gov/valuesact
Long Beach Resource Line: (562) 570-4246
🚭Take a step toward quitting smoking and a healthier future. Support is available through the California Smokers’ Helpline: 1-800-NO-BUTTS | nobutts.org
#GreatAmericanSmokeout #QuitSmoking #HealthyCA #SD33
#GreatAmericanSmokeout #QuitSmoking #HealthyCA #SD33
November 21, 2025 at 7:34 PM
🚭Take a step toward quitting smoking and a healthier future. Support is available through the California Smokers’ Helpline: 1-800-NO-BUTTS | nobutts.org
#GreatAmericanSmokeout #QuitSmoking #HealthyCA #SD33
#GreatAmericanSmokeout #QuitSmoking #HealthyCA #SD33
🚧 Metro will begin underground utility work along the Southeast Gateway Line in Vernon, Huntington Park & Bell starting as early as Nov. 19 through Dec. 2025. For updates, visit Metro’s project page - www.metro.net/projects/sou...
#SD33 #SenateDistrict33 #Metro #SELA
#SD33 #SenateDistrict33 #Metro #SELA
November 21, 2025 at 7:33 PM
🚧 Metro will begin underground utility work along the Southeast Gateway Line in Vernon, Huntington Park & Bell starting as early as Nov. 19 through Dec. 2025. For updates, visit Metro’s project page - www.metro.net/projects/sou...
#SD33 #SenateDistrict33 #Metro #SELA
#SD33 #SenateDistrict33 #Metro #SELA
On Transgender Day of Remembrance, we honor and remember trans lives lost to violence. 🕯️💜
Let’s commit to safety, dignity, and inclusion for all.
For civil rights resources: calcivilrights.ca.gov
To reach a crisis hotline:
💜 thetrevorproject.org
💜 988california.org
Let’s commit to safety, dignity, and inclusion for all.
For civil rights resources: calcivilrights.ca.gov
To reach a crisis hotline:
💜 thetrevorproject.org
💜 988california.org
November 20, 2025 at 7:36 PM
On Transgender Day of Remembrance, we honor and remember trans lives lost to violence. 🕯️💜
Let’s commit to safety, dignity, and inclusion for all.
For civil rights resources: calcivilrights.ca.gov
To reach a crisis hotline:
💜 thetrevorproject.org
💜 988california.org
Let’s commit to safety, dignity, and inclusion for all.
For civil rights resources: calcivilrights.ca.gov
To reach a crisis hotline:
💜 thetrevorproject.org
💜 988california.org
November is American Diabetes Month 💙
Early detection, healthy habits, and regular screenings can make a life-changing difference.
California’s Department of Public Health offers prevention and management resources: cdph.ca.gov/diabetes
Let’s take small steps for a healthier SD33!
Early detection, healthy habits, and regular screenings can make a life-changing difference.
California’s Department of Public Health offers prevention and management resources: cdph.ca.gov/diabetes
Let’s take small steps for a healthier SD33!
November 20, 2025 at 7:35 PM
November is American Diabetes Month 💙
Early detection, healthy habits, and regular screenings can make a life-changing difference.
California’s Department of Public Health offers prevention and management resources: cdph.ca.gov/diabetes
Let’s take small steps for a healthier SD33!
Early detection, healthy habits, and regular screenings can make a life-changing difference.
California’s Department of Public Health offers prevention and management resources: cdph.ca.gov/diabetes
Let’s take small steps for a healthier SD33!
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Developing CA's offshore wind is crucial for expanding access to cheaper, cleaner power. We are proud to join labor, port, environmental justice, conservation & industry groups in honoring @senatorgonzalez.bsky.social as the 2025 Offshore Wind Champion!
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November 18, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Developing CA's offshore wind is crucial for expanding access to cheaper, cleaner power. We are proud to join labor, port, environmental justice, conservation & industry groups in honoring @senatorgonzalez.bsky.social as the 2025 Offshore Wind Champion!
www.brightlinedefense.org/news-old/bro...
www.brightlinedefense.org/news-old/bro...
Due to the federal budget, changes are coming to CalFresh.
LA County Department of Social Services will be hosting webinars to help you learn about upcoming changes to CalFresh eligibility and benefits.
Sign up here: bit.ly/3LPfdED
LA County Department of Social Services will be hosting webinars to help you learn about upcoming changes to CalFresh eligibility and benefits.
Sign up here: bit.ly/3LPfdED
November 18, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Due to the federal budget, changes are coming to CalFresh.
LA County Department of Social Services will be hosting webinars to help you learn about upcoming changes to CalFresh eligibility and benefits.
Sign up here: bit.ly/3LPfdED
LA County Department of Social Services will be hosting webinars to help you learn about upcoming changes to CalFresh eligibility and benefits.
Sign up here: bit.ly/3LPfdED
Happy America Recycles Day! ♻️💚
Let’s keep California clean by recycling bottles, cans, paper, and more. Small actions make a big difference! 🌎✨
Learn how and where to recycle: www.calrecycle.ca.gov
#AmericaRecyclesDay #RecycleRight #Sustainability #SD33 #SenateDistrict33
Let’s keep California clean by recycling bottles, cans, paper, and more. Small actions make a big difference! 🌎✨
Learn how and where to recycle: www.calrecycle.ca.gov
#AmericaRecyclesDay #RecycleRight #Sustainability #SD33 #SenateDistrict33
November 15, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Happy America Recycles Day! ♻️💚
Let’s keep California clean by recycling bottles, cans, paper, and more. Small actions make a big difference! 🌎✨
Learn how and where to recycle: www.calrecycle.ca.gov
#AmericaRecyclesDay #RecycleRight #Sustainability #SD33 #SenateDistrict33
Let’s keep California clean by recycling bottles, cans, paper, and more. Small actions make a big difference! 🌎✨
Learn how and where to recycle: www.calrecycle.ca.gov
#AmericaRecyclesDay #RecycleRight #Sustainability #SD33 #SenateDistrict33
Join me as we celebrate new funding 💸for the Bixby Knolls Community Foundation, an investment to help our local businesses grow, thrive, and keep our community strong.
WHEN: Small Business Saturday, November 29 at 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: Fingerprints Music, 3811 Atlantic Ave. Long Beach
WHEN: Small Business Saturday, November 29 at 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: Fingerprints Music, 3811 Atlantic Ave. Long Beach
November 15, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Join me as we celebrate new funding 💸for the Bixby Knolls Community Foundation, an investment to help our local businesses grow, thrive, and keep our community strong.
WHEN: Small Business Saturday, November 29 at 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: Fingerprints Music, 3811 Atlantic Ave. Long Beach
WHEN: Small Business Saturday, November 29 at 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: Fingerprints Music, 3811 Atlantic Ave. Long Beach
This morning, Team Gonzalez joined our partners at Hub Cities for the SELA Region Drive-Thru Food Distribution, serving 351 families in South Gate.
Families received fresh food and local resource information. Thank you to all our partners and volunteers who kept the distribution running smoothly.
Families received fresh food and local resource information. Thank you to all our partners and volunteers who kept the distribution running smoothly.
November 14, 2025 at 11:26 PM
This morning, Team Gonzalez joined our partners at Hub Cities for the SELA Region Drive-Thru Food Distribution, serving 351 families in South Gate.
Families received fresh food and local resource information. Thank you to all our partners and volunteers who kept the distribution running smoothly.
Families received fresh food and local resource information. Thank you to all our partners and volunteers who kept the distribution running smoothly.
Today we honor courage and hope. 💜👟
On Walk to School Day, we celebrate Ruby Bridges, whose bravery at just six years old helped pave the way for equality in education. ✨
Let’s carry her courage forward by supporting and uplifting our youth every day. 💪🏽📚
On Walk to School Day, we celebrate Ruby Bridges, whose bravery at just six years old helped pave the way for equality in education. ✨
Let’s carry her courage forward by supporting and uplifting our youth every day. 💪🏽📚
November 14, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Today we honor courage and hope. 💜👟
On Walk to School Day, we celebrate Ruby Bridges, whose bravery at just six years old helped pave the way for equality in education. ✨
Let’s carry her courage forward by supporting and uplifting our youth every day. 💪🏽📚
On Walk to School Day, we celebrate Ruby Bridges, whose bravery at just six years old helped pave the way for equality in education. ✨
Let’s carry her courage forward by supporting and uplifting our youth every day. 💪🏽📚
Happy World Kindness Day! 💛
Let’s make SD33 a little brighter with small acts that make a big difference. Volunteer, support local businesses, help a neighbor, or share a smile.
If you want to step up for your community, California Volunteers is a great place to start: californiavolunteers.ca.gov
Let’s make SD33 a little brighter with small acts that make a big difference. Volunteer, support local businesses, help a neighbor, or share a smile.
If you want to step up for your community, California Volunteers is a great place to start: californiavolunteers.ca.gov
November 13, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Happy World Kindness Day! 💛
Let’s make SD33 a little brighter with small acts that make a big difference. Volunteer, support local businesses, help a neighbor, or share a smile.
If you want to step up for your community, California Volunteers is a great place to start: californiavolunteers.ca.gov
Let’s make SD33 a little brighter with small acts that make a big difference. Volunteer, support local businesses, help a neighbor, or share a smile.
If you want to step up for your community, California Volunteers is a great place to start: californiavolunteers.ca.gov
Be rain ready! LA County is expected to experience heavy rains today through the weekend, & some parts of the county are under flood watch or evacuation warnings beginning today (11/13) at 6pm.
Do not drive or walk into flood areas, watch for mudslides, & stay alert for downed trees & power lines.
Do not drive or walk into flood areas, watch for mudslides, & stay alert for downed trees & power lines.
November 13, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Be rain ready! LA County is expected to experience heavy rains today through the weekend, & some parts of the county are under flood watch or evacuation warnings beginning today (11/13) at 6pm.
Do not drive or walk into flood areas, watch for mudslides, & stay alert for downed trees & power lines.
Do not drive or walk into flood areas, watch for mudslides, & stay alert for downed trees & power lines.
LA28 is seeking volunteers!
Learn more: bit.ly/3Lppt6y
Register your interest in volunteering to be part of this historic event: bit.ly/47Ns7dP
#SD33 #SenateDistrict33 #LA28
Learn more: bit.ly/3Lppt6y
Register your interest in volunteering to be part of this historic event: bit.ly/47Ns7dP
#SD33 #SenateDistrict33 #LA28
November 13, 2025 at 12:52 AM
LA28 is seeking volunteers!
Learn more: bit.ly/3Lppt6y
Register your interest in volunteering to be part of this historic event: bit.ly/47Ns7dP
#SD33 #SenateDistrict33 #LA28
Learn more: bit.ly/3Lppt6y
Register your interest in volunteering to be part of this historic event: bit.ly/47Ns7dP
#SD33 #SenateDistrict33 #LA28
While most Californians will see little change to their current benefits, new eligibility updates are coming to Medi-Cal in 2026 and 2027.
Information on upcoming changes: bit.ly/4oJprVy
Sign up for Medi-Cal: dhcs.ca.gov/Medi-Cal/Pages/apply
Information on upcoming changes: bit.ly/4oJprVy
Sign up for Medi-Cal: dhcs.ca.gov/Medi-Cal/Pages/apply
November 10, 2025 at 11:43 PM
While most Californians will see little change to their current benefits, new eligibility updates are coming to Medi-Cal in 2026 and 2027.
Information on upcoming changes: bit.ly/4oJprVy
Sign up for Medi-Cal: dhcs.ca.gov/Medi-Cal/Pages/apply
Information on upcoming changes: bit.ly/4oJprVy
Sign up for Medi-Cal: dhcs.ca.gov/Medi-Cal/Pages/apply
The #SELACulturalCenter Advisory Panel wants your input! 🎨
Share what arts, culture, and community programs you’d like to see in Southeast LA.
📋 English: bit.ly/SELACultural...
📋 Español: bit.ly/CentroCultur...
Your voice matters—help shape SELA’s cultural future!
#SELA #SD33 #SenateDistrict33
Share what arts, culture, and community programs you’d like to see in Southeast LA.
📋 English: bit.ly/SELACultural...
📋 Español: bit.ly/CentroCultur...
Your voice matters—help shape SELA’s cultural future!
#SELA #SD33 #SenateDistrict33
November 10, 2025 at 6:44 PM
The #SELACulturalCenter Advisory Panel wants your input! 🎨
Share what arts, culture, and community programs you’d like to see in Southeast LA.
📋 English: bit.ly/SELACultural...
📋 Español: bit.ly/CentroCultur...
Your voice matters—help shape SELA’s cultural future!
#SELA #SD33 #SenateDistrict33
Share what arts, culture, and community programs you’d like to see in Southeast LA.
📋 English: bit.ly/SELACultural...
📋 Español: bit.ly/CentroCultur...
Your voice matters—help shape SELA’s cultural future!
#SELA #SD33 #SenateDistrict33
Please see the update below on CalFresh from the LA County Department of Social Services.
The CA Department of Social Services is also posting updates on CalFresh benefits to: bit.ly/3WA3Na9
The CA Department of Social Services is also posting updates on CalFresh benefits to: bit.ly/3WA3Na9
November 10, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Please see the update below on CalFresh from the LA County Department of Social Services.
The CA Department of Social Services is also posting updates on CalFresh benefits to: bit.ly/3WA3Na9
The CA Department of Social Services is also posting updates on CalFresh benefits to: bit.ly/3WA3Na9
November is Transgender Awareness Month 🏳️⚧️
The federal administration’s attacks on the transgender community are unconscionable.
In California, we stand for the full & equal rights of trans individuals.
Learn more: calcivilrights.ca.gov
#SD33 #SenateDistrict33 #TransAwarenessMonth
The federal administration’s attacks on the transgender community are unconscionable.
In California, we stand for the full & equal rights of trans individuals.
Learn more: calcivilrights.ca.gov
#SD33 #SenateDistrict33 #TransAwarenessMonth
November 7, 2025 at 5:51 PM
November is Transgender Awareness Month 🏳️⚧️
The federal administration’s attacks on the transgender community are unconscionable.
In California, we stand for the full & equal rights of trans individuals.
Learn more: calcivilrights.ca.gov
#SD33 #SenateDistrict33 #TransAwarenessMonth
The federal administration’s attacks on the transgender community are unconscionable.
In California, we stand for the full & equal rights of trans individuals.
Learn more: calcivilrights.ca.gov
#SD33 #SenateDistrict33 #TransAwarenessMonth
Today, a federal judge directed the federal administration to pay full SNAP benefits, known in California as CalFresh, for November 2025. The federal administration has appealed this ruling, and it may take several days for benefits to become available.
November 7, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Today, a federal judge directed the federal administration to pay full SNAP benefits, known in California as CalFresh, for November 2025. The federal administration has appealed this ruling, and it may take several days for benefits to become available.