Welcome to 2023! Another New Year's Eve has come and gone, the party dishes are in the dishwasher and the noisemakers have all been put away. Except for the two noisemakers under my feet right now, demanding breakfast, which I know they already ate. We'll go for a New Year's Day walk soon—that will be a good chance for Mia and Joey to burn off their extra goodies and for me to think and plan for all that lies ahead in this exciting new year.

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Last month, California witnessed history as Vice President Kamala Harris swore in my friend, Karen Bass, as Mayor of Los Angeles – the first woman and second Black person to hold the city's top job. While history was the headline that day, L.A.'s future was the focus.

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'Tis the season for Covered California open enrollment! You have until January 31 to enroll in health insurance that begins February 1. Find out more about your eligibility, options, financial assistance, and how to sign up at CoveredCA.com.

It was a joy to join PATH Partners, Christie's Place, and POZabilities to help provide groceries and essentials to folks in need this holiday season. The special day was made possible in part by generous donations from California American Water, PepsiCo, and General Motors.

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