Attorney General Xavier Becerra has relentlessly fought threats to our public health in California.
He has taken on Big Pharma to fight price gouging that puts critical drugs out of reach for sick patients.
He has successfully forced Donald Trump to back down on numerous policies that would let pollution enter our air and water.
He’s leading the fight in court to keep healthcare affordable and accessible.
And he’s tackling opioid abuse, pursuing pharmaceutical manufacturers and opioid distributors who’ve engaged in unlawful practices in the marketing, sale, and distribution of opioids.
Xavier’s always about getting it right to protect public health.
As a Congressman, he showed us that routinely.
He helped draft the Affordable Care Act, ensuring our seniors received the correct Medicare reimbursements.
And he voted to make opioid treatment and services more accessible.
The way I see it, public health is key to public safety, especially California’s working families.
February 15, 2018
Contact: Dave Jacobson, (818) 943-2348
Maclen Zilber, (510) 508-9142
Jacobson & Zilber Strategies
GRASSROOTS, LGBTQ ACTIVISTS COALESCE AROUND HERNANDEZ’ LT. GOVERNOR BID
San Diego Democrats for Equality Endorse Ed Hernandez for Lieutenant Governor
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CA — Propelling his campaign forward with more robust support, today State Senator Ed Hernandez secured a major endorsement from the San Diego Democrats for Equality in his campaign for Lieutenant Governor.
San Diego Democrats for Equality is the largest Democratic club in San Diego County. Since 1975, the club has advocated for the equality of the LGBTQ community in the intersectional struggle for social and economic justice. In making their endorsement public, San Diego Democrats Vice-President of Resource Development Ryan Trabuco released the following statement:
“The San Diego Democrats for Equality are proud to endorse Ed Hernandez for Lieutenant Governor. For over a decade, Senator Hernandez has served Californians in the State Legislature, fighting for the issues that matter most to working families such as universal healthcare, access to affordable higher education, and aggressive environmental regulations. We can count on Ed Hernandez to continue expanding opportunities for all Californians as our next Lieutenant Governor.”
Recently, State Senator Dr. Ed Hernandez rolled out a new digital video ad, titled “Proven Progressive,” in his campaign for California Lieutenant Governor. The ad highlights some of the Senator’s high-powered endorsements, including from the California Nurses Association and the California Teachers Association, along with his 100% legislative voting scorecard from organizations like the California Labor Federation* and Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California Advocates*.
To view Senator Hernandez’ video ad, “Proven Progressive,” click here.
Significantly, recently California Governor Jerry Brown signed Senator Dr. Ed Hernandez’ groundbreaking drug transparency bill, SB-17, into law. Senator Hernandez’ latest digital video ad, titled, “Life or Death,” features a moving testimonial from Kendall Renee, who is allergic to more than 95% of foods and carries at least four EpiPens with her at all times. Renee highlights Senator Hernandez’ efforts to combat skyrocketing drug costs in the ad.
A husband, father, grandfather, practicing optometrist, and local businessman, “Dr. Ed” (as he is known to his patients) has spent his life bringing quality eye care to predominantly low-income communities. As a health care provider, the need to improve access to health care for all Californians is what first drove him to run for office.
Since being elected to the Assembly in 2006 and the Senate in 2010, Dr. Ed Hernandez has been a leader on the implementation of federal health care reform – helping expand access to affordable health care, control costs, and improve the network of providers so people can actually get quality care when they need it. Dr. Ed has been a champion by expanding educational opportunity to qualified students overlooked by our public schools and universities, as well as a major proponent for government reform, including fixing a broken initiative system too often hijacked by billionaires and wealthy corporations. Dr. Ed Hernandez is running to take this experience, leadership, and vision to the next level by serving the people of California as their Lieutenant Governor.
February 16, 2018
Contact: Dave Jacobson, (818) 943-2348
Maclen Zilber, (510) 508-9142
Jacobson & Zilber Strategies
LARA AMASSES MORE SUPPORT FROM PROGRESSIVE, LGBTQ ACTIVISTS
San Diego Democrats for Equality Join LGBTQ Coalition Backing Ricardo Lara’s Statewide Campaign
LONG BEACH, CA — Illuminating the excitement around his campaign from the LGBTQ community, today State Senator Ricardo Lara locked down a formidable endorsement from the San Diego Democrats for Equality in his statewide bid for Insurance Commissioner.
San Diego Democrats for Equality is the largest Democratic club in San Diego County. Since 1975, the club has advocated for the equality of the LGBTQ community in the intersectional struggle for social and economic justice. In announcing their endorsement, San Diego Democrats Vice-President of Resource Development Ryan Trabuco released the following statement:
“Ricardo Lara will make an excellent Insurance Commissioner because he is a battle-tested progressive that will protect California’s consumers and working families. His unparalleled record of fighting for social and economic justice, single-payer healthcare, immigrant rights, and anti-discrimination policies demonstrate his compassion for the people of our state. We are thrilled to have unanimously endorsed Ricardo Lara’s historical campaign for Insurance Commissioner and we plan to do everything we can to help him become the first openly gay statewide official.”
Recently, State Senator Ricardo Lara’s campaign for California State Insurance Commissioner released a new digital video ad, titled “United Dreamers.” To view Senator Lara’s ad, “United Dreamers” click here.
Previously Senator Ricardo Lara’s released a digital ad, titled “Embolden.” Click to watch:
Since the inception of his campaign for California State Insurance Commissioner, State Senator Ricardo Lara has amassed wide-ranging support from leaders and organizations, including:
Elected & Community Leaders
United States Senator Kamala Harris
U.S. Congresswoman and State Assembly Speaker Emeritus Karen Bass
U.S. Congressman Salud Carbajal
U.S. Congressman Ted Lieu
U.S. Congressman Alan Lowenthal
U.S. Congressman Jimmy Gomez
U.S. Congressman Lou Correa
U.S. Congresswoman Julia Brownley
U.S. Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard
U.S. Congresswoman Norma Torres
U.S. Congressman Mark Takano
U.S. Congresswoman (Ret.) and current L.A. County Supervisor Janice Hahn
U.S. Secretary of Labor (Ret.) and current L.A. County Supervisor Hilda Solis
State Senate President pro Tempore Kevin de León
State Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon
California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson
California Board of Equalization Member Fiona Ma
State Assembly Speaker Emeritus and State Senator Toni Atkins
State Assembly Speaker Emeritus and State Senator Robert Hertzberg
State Assembly Speaker Emeritus Fabian Nunez
State Assembly Speaker Emeritus John A. Pérez
State Senator Dr. Ed Hernandez
State Senator Holly Mitchell
State Senator Ben Hueso
State Senator Scott Wiener
State Senator Steven Bradford
State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson
State Senator Nancy Skinner
State Senator Ben Allen
State Senator Bill Monning
State Senator Henry Stern
State Senator Josh Newman
State Senator Cathleen Galgiani
State Senator Bill Dodd
State Senator Richard Roth
State Senator Jerry Hill
State Senator Bob Wieckowski
State Senator Mike McGuire
State Senator Anthony Portantino
State Senator Mark Leno (Ret.)
State Assembly Member Miguel Santiago
State Assembly Member Blanca Rubio
State Assembly Member Lorena Gonzalez-Fletcher
State Assembly Member Todd Gloria
State Assembly Member Eduardo Garcia
State Assembly Member Jacqui Irwin
State Assembly Member Evan Low
State Assembly Member Tony Thurmond
State Assembly Member Shirley Weber
State Assembly Member Kevin McCarty
State Assembly Member Reggie Jones-Sawyer
State Assembly Member Freddie Rodriguez
State Assembly Member David Chiu
State Assembly Member Ash Kalra
State Assembly Member Monique Limon
State Assembly Member Jim Frazier
State Assembly Member Kansen Chu
State Assembly Member Ed Chau
State Assembly Member Chris Holden
State Assembly Member Joaquin Arambula
State Assembly Member Jim Cooper
State Assembly Member Jose Medina
State Assembly Member Eloise Reyes
State Assembly Member Susan Talamantes Eggman
State Assembly Member Phil Ting
State Assembly Member Kevin Mullin
State Assembly Member Rudy Salas
State Assembly Member Autumn Burke
State Assembly Member Bill Quirk
State Assembly Member Susan Bonilla (Ret.)
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti
Sacramento Mayor and former State Senate President pro Tempore Darrell Steinberg
Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia
El Cerrito Mayor Gabriel Quinto
California Democratic Party Chair Eric C. Bauman
California Democratic Party Chair John Burton (Ret.)
California Democratic Party First Vice Chair Alex Rooker
California Democratic Party Controller Dan Weitzman
California Democratic Party Secretary Jenny Bach
California Young Democrats’ President Eddie Kirby
Los Angeles County Democratic Party Chair Mark Gonzalez
San Diego County Democratic Party Chair Jessica Hayes
San Diego County Democratic Party Chair (Ret.) and current Democratic National Committee Member, Jesse Durfee
Democratic Party of Sacramento County Chair Terry Schanz
California Democratic Party Region 4 Director Amy Champ
California Democratic Party Region 8 Director Humberto Gomez Jr.
California Democratic Party Region 10 Director David Atkins
California Democratic Party Region 12 Director Larry Gross
California Democratic Party Region 13 Director Carol Robb
California Democratic Party Region 14 Director Miguel Martinez
California Democratic Party Region 16 Director Sergio Carrillo
California Democratic Party Region 18 Director Deborah Cunningham-Skurnik
California Democratic Party Region 19 Director Norberto Gonzalez
Labor Leader Dolores Huerta
Organizations Representing Working People
California Teachers Association
State Council of Building and Construction Trades Council of California
California State Association of Electrical Workers
Los Angeles/Orange Counties Building and Construction Trades Council
California Federation of Teachers
California School Employees Association (CSEA)
UNITE HERE, AFL-CIO
California Nurses Association/National Nurses United
California State Council of Laborers
California Conference of Machinists
California State Council of Pipe Trades
Southern California Pipe Trades District Council #16
National Union of Healthcare Workers
California Conference Board of the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU)
Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC)
United Steelworkers Legislative Education Committee for Los Angeles and Orange Counties
International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) District Council 36
International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) District Council 16
United Industrial Workers of the Seafarers International Union, SIUNA, AFL-CIO
International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Local 13
International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Local 63
International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Local 94
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 11
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 40
Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 1277
American Federation of Musicians Local 47
United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers and Allied Workers Local 36
For our 2018 California Democrats State Convention, we are proud and honored to announce these Keynote Speakers:
Maxine Waters
United States House of Representatives
Kamala Harris
United States Senate
Jeff Merkley
United States Senate
Nancy Pelosi
Democratic Leader, United States House of Representatives
Tom Steyer
Founder & President, NextGen America
Lupe Valdez
Former Dallas County Sheriff
Democrat for Texas Governor
Eric Garcetti
Mayor, City of Los Angeles
These Keynote Speakers represent the best of what our Party stands for – thoughtful, inclusive and progressive leadership. We are honored and grateful to welcome them to our stage.
**REMINDER** Women of the Year 2018 Nominations! Nomination Deadline: Thursday, March 1st, 2018
In celebration of Women’s History Month, Council President Soria is excited to host her 4th Annual Women of the Year Awards. The Women of the Year Awards recognize exceptional women in District One, who embody courage, hard work, and are passionate about strengthening our community. Please tell us about the remarkable women who live, work, or volunteer in District One and deserve a little more appreciation for all they are doing to make Fresno and District One a better place.
District One encompasses areas in West Cental Fresno, Tower District, Fresno City College, Central High School, Fresno High School, Highway City, Inspiration Park, Quigley Park, Lions Park, and neighborhoods west of Highway 99. A woman must be nominated in one of the six categories.
The categories include: Business, Community Engagement/Advocacy, Education, Health & Wellness, Youth (Ages 14-22), Arts & Culture, and Public Safety/Military.
To nominate a Woman of the Year, please download the application here. Submissions are due Thursday, March 1st, 2018 and can be emailed to District1@fresno.gov or mailed to:
February 15, 2018
Contact: Dave Jacobson, (818) 943-2348
Maclen Zilber, (510) 508-9142
Jacobson & Zilber Strategies
DOLORES HUERTA BACKS RICARDO LARA IN STATEWIDE BID
United Farm Workers Co-Founder, Labor Icon Endorses Ricardo Lara for California Insurance Commissioner
LONG BEACH, CA — Picking up more steam as he campaigns for California State Insurance Commissioner, today State Senator Ricardo Lara received a milestone endorsement from labor icon and co-founder of the United Farm Workers, Dolores Huerta.
One of the most widely respected leaders in the labor movement, Huerta’s endorsement carries substantial weight within the labor community, throughout the Central Valley and across the state. In making public her endorsement of Lara, Huerta released the following statement:
“I’m proud to endorse Ricardo Lara for California State Insurance Commissioner. He’s been a warrior on behalf of working people, immigrants, seniors, young people and disadvantaged communities. Ricardo also led the fight in the State Senate to get overtime for farm workers. He is the only proven champion for progressive causes in the race and I know he will fight hard every day to keep Californians in control of their lives and their futures as Insurance Commissioner.”
Recently, State Senator Ricardo Lara’s campaign for California State Insurance Commissioner released a new digital video ad, titled “United Dreamers.” To view Senator Lara’s ad, “United Dreamers” click here.
Previously Senator Ricardo Lara’s released a digital ad, titled “Embolden.” Click to watch:
Since the inception of his campaign for California State Insurance Commissioner, State Senator Ricardo Lara has amassed wide-ranging support from leaders and organizations, including:
Elected & Community Leaders
United States Senator Kamala Harris
U.S. Congresswoman and State Assembly Speaker Emeritus Karen Bass
U.S. Congressman Salud Carbajal
U.S. Congressman Ted Lieu
U.S. Congressman Alan Lowenthal
U.S. Congressman Jimmy Gomez
U.S. Congressman Lou Correa
U.S. Congresswoman Julia Brownley
U.S. Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard
U.S. Congresswoman Norma Torres
U.S. Congressman Mark Takano
U.S. Congresswoman (Ret.) and current L.A. County Supervisor Janice Hahn
U.S. Secretary of Labor (Ret.) and current L.A. County Supervisor Hilda Solis
State Senate President pro Tempore Kevin de León
State Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon
California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson
California Board of Equalization Member Fiona Ma
State Assembly Speaker Emeritus and State Senator Toni Atkins
State Assembly Speaker Emeritus and State Senator Robert Hertzberg
State Assembly Speaker Emeritus Fabian Nunez
State Assembly Speaker Emeritus John A. Pérez
State Senator Dr. Ed Hernandez
State Senator Holly Mitchell
State Senator Ben Hueso
State Senator Scott Wiener
State Senator Steven Bradford
State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson
State Senator Nancy Skinner
State Senator Ben Allen
State Senator Bill Monning
State Senator Henry Stern
State Senator Josh Newman
State Senator Cathleen Galgiani
State Senator Bill Dodd
State Senator Richard Roth
State Senator Jerry Hill
State Senator Bob Wieckowski
State Senator Mike McGuire
State Senator Anthony Portantino
State Senator Mark Leno (Ret.)
State Assembly Member Miguel Santiago
State Assembly Member Blanca Rubio
State Assembly Member Lorena Gonzalez-Fletcher
State Assembly Member Todd Gloria
State Assembly Member Eduardo Garcia
State Assembly Member Jacqui Irwin
State Assembly Member Evan Low
State Assembly Member Tony Thurmond
State Assembly Member Shirley Weber
State Assembly Member Kevin McCarty
State Assembly Member Reggie Jones-Sawyer
State Assembly Member Freddie Rodriguez
State Assembly Member David Chiu
State Assembly Member Ash Kalra
State Assembly Member Monique Limon
State Assembly Member Jim Frazier
State Assembly Member Kansen Chu
State Assembly Member Ed Chau
State Assembly Member Chris Holden
State Assembly Member Joaquin Arambula
State Assembly Member Jim Cooper
State Assembly Member Jose Medina
State Assembly Member Eloise Reyes
State Assembly Member Susan Talamantes Eggman
State Assembly Member Phil Ting
State Assembly Member Kevin Mullin
State Assembly Member Rudy Salas
State Assembly Member Autumn Burke
State Assembly Member Bill Quirk
State Assembly Member Susan Bonilla (Ret.)
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti
Sacramento Mayor and former State Senate President pro Tempore Darrell Steinberg
Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia
El Cerrito Mayor Gabriel Quinto
California Democratic Party Chair Eric C. Bauman
California Democratic Party Chair John Burton (Ret.)
California Democratic Party First Vice Chair Alex Rooker
California Democratic Party Controller Dan Weitzman
California Democratic Party Secretary Jenny Bach
California Young Democrats’ President Eddie Kirby
Los Angeles County Democratic Party Chair Mark Gonzalez
San Diego County Democratic Party Chair Jessica Hayes
San Diego County Democratic Party Chair (Ret.) and current Democratic National Committee Member, Jesse Durfee
Democratic Party of Sacramento County Chair Terry Schanz
California Democratic Party Region 4 Director Amy Champ
California Democratic Party Region 8 Director Humberto Gomez Jr.
California Democratic Party Region 10 Director David Atkins
California Democratic Party Region 12 Director Larry Gross
California Democratic Party Region 13 Director Carol Robb
California Democratic Party Region 14 Director Miguel Martinez
California Democratic Party Region 16 Director Sergio Carrillo
California Democratic Party Region 18 Director Deborah Cunningham-Skurnik
California Democratic Party Region 19 Director Norberto Gonzalez
Organizations Representing Working People
California Teachers Association
State Council of Building and Construction Trades Council of California
California State Association of Electrical Workers
Los Angeles/Orange Counties Building and Construction Trades Council
California Federation of Teachers
California School Employees Association (CSEA)
UNITE HERE, AFL-CIO
California Nurses Association/National Nurses United
California State Council of Laborers
California Conference of Machinists
California State Council of Pipe Trades
Southern California Pipe Trades District Council #16
National Union of Healthcare Workers
California Conference Board of the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU)
Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC)
United Steelworkers Legislative Education Committee for Los Angeles and Orange Counties
International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) District Council 36
International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) District Council 16
United Industrial Workers of the Seafarers International Union, SIUNA, AFL-CIO
International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Local 13
International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Local 63
International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Local 94
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 11
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 40
Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 1277
American Federation of Musicians Local 47
United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers and Allied Workers Local 36
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