As DUI-related crashes continue to present a serious public health crisis across our state, Assemblymember Addis and other legislators highlighted legislation aimed at strengthening prevention, accountability, and roadway safety. Your participation signals a shared commitment to saving lives and supporting safer communities.
Three days into the legislative session and we're saying, hands off California's coast. Assemblymember Addis held a press conference with Oceana to rally against new federal offshore drilling. Her colleagues along with dedicated advocates joined her to push back against the Trump administration's renewed efforts to expand offshore oil drilling.
As the federal government terrorizes communities with illegal raids across the nation, California is taking proactive steps to protect our communities. I'm proud to announce that I secured $1.5 million for Catholic Charities' immigrant legal services on the Central Coast. Immigrants keep our communities and economy strong by building businesses, contributing to our workforce, and helping our region thrive. This funding strengthens our commitment to defend Californians, safeguard families, and ensure that every Central Coast resident receives full and fair representation.
Thank you to the 5,000 personnel who worked around the clock to combat the Gifford Fire. We visited the San Luis Obispo County Office of Emergency Services, the Santa Margarita Incident Command Center and Red Cross evacuation center, the Pozo fire line, and the Paso Robles Airport air operations.
The California State Assembly recognized the SLO Noor Foundation as the 2025 "Nonprofit of the Year" for Assembly District 30.
Founded in 2009, the SLO Noor Foundation provides free, high-quality, non-emergent health care to uninsured, low-income, and unhoused adults across San Luis Obispo County.
At a time when too many in our communities are struggling to access essential care, SLO Noor is stepping up to fill a critical gap by providing free, quality medical, dental, and vision services to our uninsured neighbors. Now more than ever, it is vital that we celebrate and empower our nonprofits, who work tirelessly to uplift the most vulnerable and ensure that no one is left behind.
The SLO Noor Foundation, headquartered in San Luis Obispo operates as a volunteer-based organization focused on providing free primary medical, dental, vision, specialty, and mental health care; laboratory and radiology diagnostics; prescription assistance; and community referrals in San Luis Obispo County and northern Santa Barbara County.
Photo taken by True Love Photo for CA Nonprofit of the Year 2025