At the conclusion of this year’s legislative cycle, I am happy to report that the Legislative Bill Package for Senate District 14 heads to the Governor’s desk for his signature.

I am excited to share a great opportunity for local students. The 2023-2024 Coke Scholars Application is now open. The Coke Scholars Foundation gives $20,000 college scholarships to 150 students nationwide each year.

Summer is here, and in Senate District 14, that means triple-digit weather is likely in the forecast. Multiple days and nights of hot weather can be dangerous for pets and people over the age of 65.

I hope you are finding ways to relax; enjoy family and friends and spend time outdoors for as long as this mild weather permits! In this newsletter, I am happy to share a few legislative updates and the work done on your behalf. It is my honor to carry your voices and concerns to the State Capitol. I am proud to represent our communities.

The Women in California Leadership (WiCL) Foundation Minerva Scholarship program, now in its fourth year, is currently accepting online applications from eligible female students. The program was established to assist deserving female students by offering financial assistance to meet educational expenses. One hundred and eight $3,000 Minerva Scholarships and one $10,000 Golden Minerva Scholarship will be awarded this year.

It is that time of year again! If you are a 9th-12th grade student living in Senate District 14, sign up today to be part of our 2023 Young Legislators Program.

Senator Anna M. Caballero (D-Merced) named Tamara Cobb Woman of the Year 2023 (video) for Senate District 14, and presented her with a Resolution at the State Capitol in Sacramento on March 20.

As many of you have already heard, without help, cities and towns throughout the state are on track to lose vital community health care services and jobs. That is why I have requested a one-time $1.5 billion relief package as part of a larger solution that seeks to correct the structural underfunding in the Medi-Cal system, and necessary to create long-term stability for our state’s healthcare needs.