My office is celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by highlighting AAPI residents in #AD77 for their vast contributions to our community.

It is so important we proudly recognize the generations of Asians and Pacific Islanders who have strengthened California and honor their culture this May.

We must all continue to stand against AAPI hate, which had risen during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Thank you for following along as we share AAPI stories and express our gratitude!

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 (760) 434-7605 or Assemblymember.Boerner@assembly.ca.gov.

NARAL Pro-Choice America Visits the Capitol

This week, I met with NARAL Pro-Choice America to discuss the need to protect and expand access to reproductive health care services. I am so grateful for the work they do to help secure a woman’s right to make her own health care choices, including abortion. #CALeg

AAPI Heritage Month

It's #AAPIHeritageMonth and each week I'll be recognizing #AAPI members of our community in #AD77 for their accomplishments! This week, I want to share Diana Wu's story, who discovered taiko in 2006 at my alma mater, UC Berkeley.

Diana wanted to share the many benefits of taiko drumming with her community. Taiko has its roots in community festivals, religious rituals, and traditional folk arts in Japan.

She is a staff member of kaDON, the American subsidiary of Miyamoto Unosuke Shoten, the leading taiko and traditional instrument manufacturer in Japan. Through kaDON, she has organized events and workshops connecting professional taiko artists in Japan with taiko enthusiasts from all over the world.

In 2020, Diana was one of 13 cast members of HERbeat, the world's first all-women taiko artist production featuring the top masters of the craft from both Japan and North America. Diana Wu's biggest dream is to open a full-fledged taiko center here in San Diego so that more people can discover their own inner strength through this instrument.

We are so grateful for her unique contributions to #AD77 which truly strengthen our community.

1st Annual SoCal Asian & Pacific Islander Festival

#TeamTasha attended the 1st Annual SoCal Asian & Pacific Islander Festival this weekend! This event was about cultural celebration of inclusivity, and love. This incredible festival brings our community of non-profit providers, civic groups, government entities, and small business owners together. #AD77

Encinitas State of the City

#TeamTasha attended the Encinitas State of the City where we heard from Mayor Tony Kranz, Councilmembers Joy Lyndes, Bruce Ehlers, Kellie Hinze, and Alison Blackwell, and Mainstreet Associations about the many accomplishments and exciting events that have taken place in the last year. Thank you to the Encinitas Chamber of Commerce for putting on such a great event. #AD77

2023 Minerva Scholarship

Looking for help with college? The Women in CA Leadership Foundation’s Minerva Scholarship program begins accepting applications from eligible students on April 15, 2023! The deadline for applications is May 31, 2023 at 11:59 pm!

The Minerva Scholarship program was established to assist deserving students by offering financial assistance to meet educational expenses. This year we will be selecting 108 deserving female students that will be receiving a $3,000 scholarship! For more info: https://wicl.us/scholarship-program/ #WiCLMinervaScholars2023

Assembly District 77: Internship Program

My office is now accepting applications for our Internship Program, located at my District Office in Carlsbad. The internship is open to all individuals with an interest in learning more about state government and public service while building professional skills.

Interns will have the opportunity to gain experience working with state agencies, interacting with the public in an official setting, attending outside meetings and events alongside staff, networking with community leaders, and more. Those with strong interpersonal skills and some background in communications and social media outreach are encouraged to apply.

Interns will work as unpaid volunteers with flexible part-time hours. This role requires a three-month commitment, with flexible part-time hours and flexible start/end dates.

If interested, please submit a cover letter and resume to Field Representative Suleyma Balderas at suleyma.balderas@asm.ca.gov with the subject line "AD77 Internship Application: [Last Name]."

Applications will be accepted year-round. Please share this opportunity with anyone you think may make a good fit!

Young Women's Empowerment Network

My office is accepting applications for the Young Women’s Empowerment Network! This is a professional development community for our emerging women leaders to learn, grow, seek out opportunities, and improve their leadership skills together.

The network will also help these young women expand their knowledge of state and local government and offer volunteer internships and training workshops for those who are interested in gaining skills in public and community service.

All applicants must be 18-25 years old, identify as female and live in the 77th Assembly District: Carlsbad, Encinitas, Solana Beach, Del Mar, and the coastal communities of La Jolla south to Coronado. Applicants need to fill out a form and give a brief one-page personal statement. If you know of a young female leader, we would welcome your nomination!

Nominations are accepted on an ongoing basis. However, the deadline to submit to participate in the 6 sessions of free monthly trainings is April 30, 2023 by 11:59 pm. Please email your completed application and personal statement to: Mariah.Kallhoff@asm.ca.gov.

California Youth Jobs Corps

The California Youth Jobs Corps is a program to bring together youth across the state to help address urgent challenges in California's communities. This new initiative is a partnership between the state, cities, and counties around California to help young people get hired for meaningful and purposeful jobs in their community.

Participants will be paid a living wage while learning key job skills, developing career pathways, and engaging in their community. To send in an interest form and learn more about local programming, click the button below.

Welcome to Assembly District 77

Tap or click here to view the new interactive AD77 map

The new assembly districts are here! The new #AD 77 organizes many of San Diego’s coastal communities into a single district.

AD 77 encompasses many of San Diego County's coastal communities. Each of these communities understand the importance of maintaining the health of our coastlines and marine ecosystems, as well as a shared interest in making local culture and businesses thrive.

I’m excited for our future. Check out my website to learn more about the new district.

Metrolink Discount for EBT Cardholders

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.

Tap or click here to learn more.

Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program

Need help on your water bills? The San Diego County Water Authority is partnering with the Metropolitan Area Advisory Committee of San Diego County and Campesinos Unidos, Inc. to help spread awareness of the federal Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program!

The program will pay up to $2,000 in water or wastewater bills for qualified, low-income households, including renters.

Tap or click here to find your local assistance provider and how to contact them!

CA Department of Consumer Affairs Licensed Business Search Tool

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

Claim Your EITC Tax Credit

The California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC) helps families get more money back on their tax return and has boosted the incomes of hundreds of thousands of families since it began.

Starting with the 2021 tax year, people who were self-employed or who have Individual Tax ID Numbers (ITIN) can now qualify. If you don’t owe, CalEITC provides you with a refund once you file your return.

To learn more and find out if you qualify, click the button below.

Apply for a California Arts Grant

The California Arts Council has a range of grant opportunities available for individual emerging artists, general operating support for existing institutions, relief funds for COVID-19 impacts, fellowships, and more.

Smaller organizations in underserved regions or with backgrounds in underserved communities will be prioritized for many of these opportunities.

Details, dates, guidelines, FAQs, and the online application portal for Cycle A offerings can be found on the Grant Resources navigator - click the button below.

Rebates Available for Water-Saving Upgrades

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 installing turf and other retrofitting projects – click the link below to learn more about rebates and ways you can be more water wise.