Past Events

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the passing of Cesar Chavez, and we’re pleased to host Silicon Valley's annual Pilgrimage to La Paz on Friday, April 21st, at the National Chavez Center in Keene, California.

Dear Friends,

On June 24th, 2023, from 1-2pm, my office will host an in-person town hall at Mount Pleasant High School in the multi-purpose room. We will be joined by Representative Zoe Lofgren as a guest speaker. Together, we will be able to update you on our work in the State Legislature and Congress and take live questions from the audience.

Join State Senator Dave Cortese (D-San Jose) and Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) for an in-person Town Hall event on Monday, July 31. The program will cover numerous topics that may include housing, transportation, affordable healthcare and childcare, crime – including the fentanyl crisis and workplace violence issues – and job creation, including the phasing out of offshoring and bringing quality jobs back to California.  

Join our town hall to learn how to protect yourself from scammers. Seniors, families, and caregivers are welcome to attend. Friday, April 14^th, from 1pm to 3pm, at The Villages auditorium at 5000 Cribari Lane, San Jose, 95135.

Join Senator Dave Cortese, Chair of the Senate Labor Committee, and Senator Melissa Hurtado, Chair of the Senate Agriculture Committee, and cannabis industry stakeholders for a virtual town hall to discuss workplace conditions, workforce challenges, and worker resources across the state. 

Register: www.tinyurl.com/CaCannabisWorkers

My office in collaboration with Assemblymember Ash Kalra and the California Student Aid Commission will be hosting a Cash for College Virtual Webinar on Wednesday January 18^th, 2023 at 6:00pm.

In anticipation of the state financial aid priority deadline of March 2nd, we invite prospective college students and their families to this free webinar to learn more about the financial aid options available to you.