The legislative session is in full swing, and my bills are moving right along! With key deadlines on the horizon, I'm working hard to keep important legislation on track.

This week, I'm teaming up with I Love A Clean San Diego for their Creek to Bay Clean up - a great opportunity to give back to our community and protect our environment. Join me for the Ocean Beach - Dog Beach Cleanup on Saturday, April 26!

Let's make a difference together - hope to see you there!

Cheers,

Assemblymember Tasha Boerner
Assemblymember, 77th District

P.S. My office is available every day to talk with you about your concerns or help connect you with resources. You can reach us at (858) 481-7704 or Assemblymember.Boerner@assembly.ca.gov.

We have a familiar face today at the Assembly Floor!

Councilmember Teresa Acosta is here for CalCities Week to advocate for local government at the State Capitol!

Energy affordability matters - and we're taking action!

My Tasha B. Specials - AB 705 and AB 1017 - just passed out of the Assembly Utilities & Energy Committee with unanimous, bipartisan support!

AB 705: Creates an Inspector General Office and strengthens oversight with the Independent Office of Audits and Investigations to ensure transparency and proper oversight of utility companies.

AB 1017: Requires gas & electric companies to account for distribution capacity in rate cases presented to the California Public Utilities Commission to ensure that utility companies are not making excess profits off of ratepayers.

With everything from groceries to life just getting too expensive, we can't let energy bills be the burden.

I rose to adjourn in memory of retired Firefighter William Bret Potter - a devoted public servant, loving husband, father, and grandfather.

Bret's adventurous spirit and generous heart touched so many, both in and out of uniform. With over two decades of service, he leaves behind a legacy of courage, compassion, and community.

Please join me in honoring his memory.

Please join me in welcoming the newest member of Team Tasha, Sarah Shulkin!

Sarah is our newest Field Representative and will represent Solana Beach, Del Mar, Del Mar Heights, Torrey Pines, La Jolla, UTC, and parts of Carmel Valley. Her current issue areas are Education and Transportation and Youth, Childcare, and Afterschool Programs.

Sarah recently graduated from UCLA with a degree in Political Science, concentrating in Political Theory. She studied climate change, social activism, and sustainable community-building in school. Sarah finished her time at UCLA in December 2024 with an internship at the White House Council on Environmental Quality as a Public Engagement Intern.

She spends time with her poodle and bunny in her free time, enjoys gardening, camping, crafting, and dancing, and has recently started learning about car mechanics.

She is so excited to be working in the District Office because she has loved her experience working and volunteering locally within the City of Solana Beach and the City of West Hollywood, specifically in Parks & Recreation. She can't wait to get more involved in the community!

I invited talented young artists from across AD 77 to celebrate through creativity in my Earth Day Youth Art Contest - and wow, did they deliver!

I'm thrilled to announce our winners, whose artwork will be proudly displayed in my Capitol Office!

Honorable Mention: Tara Ramakrishnan - "One Mission to Save, One Power to Build and Protect Our Planet"

Best Creativity: Isabel Xue - "Pandas and Nature"

Emerging Artist: Kyra Knutson - "Guardians of the Earth"

Contemporary Young Artist: Hanlin Yang - "Hotel del Coronado"

Episode 3 of Tea Time with Tasha is up now!

Get to know Assemblymember Mia Bonta, how she got started in politics, and what she is working on this year.

Check it out here!

For Earth Day, join me and I Love a Clean San Diego for a community cleanup. There are 70+ sites to volunteer at, and you can join me at the Ocean Beach - Dog Beach Cleanup. You still have time to sign up here. I cannot wait to see you on Saturday, April 26th from 9 am - 12 pm.

California is now recruiting 10,000 paid California Service Corps members to help their communities by tackling out state's most pressing challenges while providing service members with economic opportunities. Applications are now open for the College Corps, Youth Service Corps, and AmeriCorps California. Applications will be open for the California Climate Action Corps on May 1st. Good luck!

We have witnessed the devastation affecting our fellow Californians in Los Angeles. As outreach efforts from people across our state are underway, this serves as a sobering reminder that emergencies can strike at any time. Please be prepared, sign up for alerts, and check on your neighbors. If you are able, consider extending a helping hand to those affected by the wildfires in LA.

It is back-to-school season, and it is important to think about how you are saving for your child's future! CalKIDS was created to provide Californian children greater access to higher education institutions. Newborns and eligible low-income public school students may receive up to $1,500 in a CalKIDS account. This can help jumpstart your child's savings for college and career training!

By May 7, 2025, you will need a REAL ID to board domestic flights and access federal facilities. To apply, gather one proof of identity and two proofs of California Residency, complete the application on the California Department of Motor Vehicles website, and visit the DMV office. Be REAL ID-ready!

April is Earthquake Preparedness Month, and it's critical to know what to do after an earthquake. It could save you from potential injuries from aftershocks. Be on the lookout for emergency alerts and hazards. For more information, visit Listos California.

California has three passes available to families to access our state's parks. Going outdoors could not be easier! Let's unplug from our digital devices and enjoy some fresh air. For more Information on the California State Parks' Passes, visit the website.

There are two free mental health apps available to all children, youth, young adults, and families in California. BrightLife Kids and Soluna are two free apps to help families raise happy, healthy young minds. BrightLife Kids is for families whose children are 0-12 years old, and Soluna is for teens and young adults between ages 13-25. For more information on these resources, please visit the CalHOPE website.

NEW DISCOUNT: California EBT cardholders qualify for 50% off any Metrolink ticket or pass. Travel to school, work and anywhere else you need to be for less when you #takethetrain.

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Look for the license! Don't jeopardize your safety, money, or peace of mind - use DCA's free online search tool to double-check.

California residents and business owners can do their part to help the state conserve water by switching to more water-efficient appliances, and there are many rebates available to help with these upgrades.

From washers, toilets, and sprinkler systems to HVAC systems, commercial appliances, and more, there's probably a rebate out there you could take advantage of.

If you don't need to replace any appliances right now, you can help out by replacing turf and other retrofitting projects - click the link below to learn more about rebates and ways you can be more water wise.