The women of the California Legislature and constitutional officers took a photo recently that did more than just pay tribute to the 100^th anniversary of the 19^th Amendment – it signified a new era of the political landscape.

Clad in white in honor of the suffragettes, I was uplifted by just how many of us there were, the diversity of our collective voices and backgrounds, and the strength and determination of the women standing around me.

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When it comes to choosing a remarkable woman to be "Woman of the Year," in Senate District 39, we need only look to the ocean for guidance.

Dr. Margaret Leinen, Director of Scripps Institution of Oceanography, works on the cutting edge of ocean science and global climate and environmental issues. Dr. Leinen, who serves as both Vice Chancellor and Dean of Marine Sciences at the University of California, San Diego, is an internationally recognized paleo-oceanography and paleo-climatology researcher.

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A quick reminder of how few women our country has honored on a national stage sheds light on the necessity of a month-long tribute.

Fewer than 400 of the 5,000 public statues in the U.S. highlight women. In New York City's famed Central Park, not one of the statues featuring historical figures depicts a woman.

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It was great to be with my fellow legislators and many of California's constitutional officers to watch Governor Newsom deliver the annual State of the State Address. I was particularly pleased with how he stressed the issues of urgency and accountability in addressing how to fund the state's crises in homelessness and affordable housing. 

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I pledge to fill out the 2020 Census, because I want to do my part to ensure that Senate District 39 gets its fair share of funding for services that have a real impact on our everyday lives. Census data is used to allocate money for:

• Health Care Clinics
• Senior Services
• Child Care Programs
• School Lunch Programs
• Roads and Infrastructure
• Higher Education

The Census is a once in a decade opportunity to shape the future of our state. Each survey matters. Your answers matter. Join me in pledging to be counted. 

Puppy love was in the air at Second Chance Dog Rescue's Valentine's Day Doggie Brunch at Bub's Ball Park! Attendees competed for the world record in the most owners kissing their dogs at once. Needless to say, Handsome Joey had a paw-sitively fantastic time!

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