A very happy and safe 4th of July!

San Mateo County legislators prioritize money and climate bond | smdailyjournal.com/news/local/san…

Community grant application is now open through San Francisco Bay Restoration Authority | sfbayrestore.org/announcement/s…

Gov. Newsom, fire officials warn of worsening California fire season | mercurynews.com/2024/07/10/new…

I am grateful for the rapid response of the public safety personnel today and deeply grieved for our nation at this moment. Political violence has no place in our democracy. The U.S.A is the oldest democracy in the world and we must maintain it through the ballot.

First hydrogen passenger ferry ready to ply San Francisco Bay | blog.bayareametro.gov/posts/first-hy… | San Francisco Bay Ferry Jessica Alba Gina Papan @GGBridgec United Airlines

Sophisticated scams increasingly target seniors. Please join Senator Josh Becker and me on Friday, July 26th for a seminar about common scams and how seniors can protect themselves | Please RSVP here: a21.asmdc.org/event/20240726…

Thank you President Biden for your devoted service to our nation, your grace in knowing when to say goodbye to the presidency and your unwavering belief in our democracy is an inspiration to us all.

Protecting our elders from ever more insidious scams is incredibly important. Ty to my colleague Senator Josh Becker for co-hosting our Senior Scam Stopper Seminar today | CA Contractors Board #HICAP San Mateo Police Department

A new adventure awaits for incoming 4th graders! Explore the outdoors with the FREE California State Parks Adventure Pass. Encourage them to learn and create unforgettable memories in 54 beautiful state parks. Get your child's pass today at parks.ca.gov/AdventurePass!

California wildfires off to explosive start, burning 30 times as many acres as all of last year | latimes.com/california/sto…

Bay Area transit agencies syncing schedules to improve transfers between systems, align schedule changes | masstransitmag.com/management/pre… | Caltrain BART Ray Mueller Marie Chuang Margaret Abe-Koga

Really extraordinary morning to kick off the initial service of electric trains for Caltrain. We are entering the third act - from steam to diesel to electric. Let's roll!

Tempting...A ‘gently used’ Caltrain locomotive is for sale — but there’s a 135-ton catch | sfchronicle.com/totalsf/articl…

Affordable housing approved on Millbrae’s Broadway | smdailyjournal.com/news/local/aff… | CityofMillbrae Gina Papan Maureen Davis

Assembly Bill 2123, a crucial piece of legislation that will eliminate unnecessary obstacles for individuals seeking access to their paid family leave benefits has been approved by the Legislature. On to the Governor's desk!

Signing the first I-beam to be installed in the new Capitol Annex building now under construction. Some nostalgia for this building as my father, Lou Papan, helped oversee the restoration of the Capitol over 40 years ago when he chaired the Assembly Rules Committee.

I am very grateful to my colleagues for recognizing the serious risks posed by PFAS and the urgency to protect the health of women by approving my Assembly Bill 2515. On to the Governor!

No one runs, so school board must appoint trustee Redwood City School District | Applications for Area 3 seat due by Nov. 5 | smdailyjournal.com/news/local/no-…

Always a wonderful time doing good work with our local Union Food Distribution event in Burlingame. Thanks again to the many volunteers who make this happen and make it fun | San Mateo Labor Council Rosa Shields