The Dawn Digest Newsletter

Recent evacuations due to the Big Sur fires have reminded the Central Coast how unpredictable and destructive disasters can be. I want to make sure you and your loved ones are prepared for when a disaster strikes. September is National Disaster Preparedness Month. This is the time to learn and prepare by making an emergency plan.

Find local emergency readiness, response, and recovery information:

• Monterey County
• San Luis Obispo County
• Santa Cruz County

Yours in solidarity,

Dawn Addis
Chair, Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Health
Assemblymember, 30th District

As a teacher and a mom for more than two decades, this time of year holds a special place in my heart. Classrooms are coming to life as educators put the finishing touches on months of planning, while students and their families prepare for the excitement of a new school year.

My commitment to students is one of the reasons I introduced the California Learner Personal Information Protection Act (AB 1159). As technology becomes an even greater part of the classroom, our students deserve strong safeguards for their personal information. AB 1159 strengthens California's student privacy laws by limiting what information education technology companies can collect and applying those protections for students in pre-kindergarten through college.

As this school year begins, I am committed to every student having the opportunity to learn in a safe environment where their personal information is protected.

Yours in solidarity,

Dawn Addis
Chair, Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Health
Assemblymember, 30th District

Summer is in full swing along the Central Coast! While many are on break, we cannot slow down on providing the nutrition our community members need. California offers vital nutrition programs for children and for seniors:

SUN Bucks, or Summer EBT, helps families with school-aged children buy food during the summer.

The Seniors Eat Well program provides monthly food assistance to California's seniors.

Together, we're building a stronger Central Coast.

Yours in solidarity,

Dawn Addis
Chair, Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Health
Assemblymember, 30th District

Happy Pride Month! As we celebrate Pride, I'm proud that my Fair Care for ALL Act (AB 1876), a priority bill of the California Legislative LGBTQ Caucus, has advanced out of its first Senate committee. The bill helps prevent healthcare coverage discrimination.

(L-R) Supervisor Kate Daniels, Senator John Laird, Rubi Bernardo, Councilmember John Uy, (Second Row) Councilmember Cynthia Garfield, Councilmember Jeff Baron, Assemblymember Dawn Addis, Councilmember Rita Burks, Councilmember Alexis García-Arrazola, Supervisor Wendy Root Askew, Mayor Tyller Williamson, Councilmember Kim Barber, Linnea Carlton, and Councilmember Kim Shirley were excited to join 2025 Monterey Peninsula Pride - looking forward to this year's event!

Yours in solidarity,

Dawn Addis
Chair, Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Health
Assemblymember, 30th District

May brings a meaningful pairing: Mental Health Awareness Month and National Pet Month. It's a reminder to ask for help when needed, check in on loved ones, and lead with kindness.

It's also a moment to celebrate the furry companions who brighten our lives and soften hard times with comfort.

Find helpful mental health, pet rescue and other resources on my website.

Beef and Oppenheimer, rescue dog and cat to the Addis family, hoping you enjoy this newsletter.

Yours in solidarity,

Dawn Addis
Chair, Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Health
Assemblymember, 30th District

As students return from spring break, and the school year begins its final stretch, Californian families need steady leadership and progress. This is why I'm working on the issues you consistently tell me matter. Read more below on how we are celebrating Central Coast successes and tackling our biggest challenges.

Central Coast Student Champions!

(L to R) Charlotte Bailey, Assemblymember Dawn Addis, Antony Gabrik. outside the Capitol building.

I was honored and impressed to meet two high school Poetry Out Loud Champions, Charlotte from Paso Robles High and Antony firm Pacific Grove High who visited the Capitol to compete in the California Poetry Out Loud State Finals. Job well done Charlotte and Antony!

Yours in solidarity,

Dawn Addis
Chair, Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Health
Assemblymember, 30th District

Spring is a few days away, and the Legislature is in full swing. Committees are convening, bills are moving, and we are tackling the issues that matter to the Central Coast. From protecting our coastline and strengthening access to healthcare to improving consumer protections, this is the season when ideas transform into action. I'm energized by the work ahead and focused every day on delivering results for our region.

Sincerely,

Dawn Addis
Chair, Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Health
Assemblymember, 30th District

The year didn't start quietly, and neither did our work. Every day, I'm showing up with one goal in mind: meeting the needs of the Central Coast and helping build a California that works for everyone.

Yours in solidarity,

Dawn Addis
Chair, Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Health
Assemblymember, 30th District

The 2026 legislative session is underway, and I’ve already introduced two major bills: the Save Our Shores Act and the Protect Our Democracy Act. I'm also advancing the CA Learner Personal Information Protection Act (CALPIPA) to address a growing need for stronger data-privacy protections for students in California. While I work to defend our democracy, protect our coast, and keep our children safe, I'm also focused on lowering the cost of living and putting money back into the pockets of Central Coast families. These are the priorities you have asked me to tackle, and I'm honored to fight for them every day.

Sadly, this year has begun with profound pain for many communities, including ours. The killing of Renee Nicole Good and recent militarized raids on the Central Coast have left families grieving and afraid. We must honor Renee's humanity while also confronting the harm done when families are torn apart and fear for their safety. Protecting the dignity and well-being of every person in our communities is our shared responsibility.

Yours in solidarity,

Dawn Addis
Chair, Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Health
Assemblymember, 30th District

This holiday season, affordability remains one of the most pressing challenges for families across the Central Coast. This is why I continue to work to lower costs, expand opportunity, and help make our state a place where every family can thrive.

Stay up to date on my latest work, initiatives, and ways I'm supporting our communities by reading more below.

Yours in solidarity,

Dawn Addis
Chair, Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Health
Assemblymember, 30th District