The state of California should be leading the world in environmental protection and the transition to clean energy. We should not be exporting dirty pollution. Period.
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I’m thrilled to extend a warm invitation to my inaugural Picnic by the Lake Multicultural Festival and Resource Fair. Mark your calendars for Saturday, Sept. 30 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the beautiful Hellyer County Park.
This free event is a celebration of our vibrant community, and everyone is welcome. You’ll be greeted by a line of county firefighters generously grilling up beef and veggie burgers—and yes, it’s all on the house. You’ll get to explore a pumpkin patch filled with free pumpkins, while supplies last, and a chance to win some exciting raffle prizes.
I’m thrilled to extend a warm invitation to my inaugural Picnic by the Lake Multicultural Festival and Resource Fair. Mark your calendars for Saturday, Sept. 30 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the beautiful Hellyer County Park.
by Senator Dave Cortese
Have you ever wondered why two people who get charged with exactly the same crime get sentenced to completely different prison terms? The answer is something called “judicial discretion.” It means that, in the absence of a fixed rule, and with regard to what is fair and equitable under the circumstances and the law, a judge is allowed to consider individual circumstances when deciding a sentence.
by Senator Dave Cortese
We’ve all been stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic on California’s congested and decaying roads, wondering how late we’re going to be to our next meeting and if our car will ever inch past whatever the latest traffic hazard is. And we’re not alone — all told, Californians waste 94 million hours a year sitting in traffic.
by Senator Dave Cortese
The pandemic has reshaped seemingly every aspect of our lives. Creating a shock throughout our education system, the economic and social effects of the past two years have spilled over into our school settings, forcing us to acknowledge the full impact of educational inequities and rethink how we truly ensure access and opportunity for every child.
By Senator Dave Cortese
Budgets are a statement of our values. I have been saying this, and living by it, during the entirety of my time as a public servant in local government at the school, city, and county level. Now, as your State Senator and a member of the California Senate Budget and Review Committee, I am tasked with reflecting the values of our state government and ensuring our financial prosperity.