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Assemblymember Mark González Declares January 13, 2026, as Korean American Day in California

SACRAMENTO, CA — Today, with ACR 118, Assemblymember Mark González, joined by his colleagues Assemblywoman Quirk-Silva, Senator Choi, and Senator Durazo, declares January 13, 2026, as Korean American Day in the State of California.

Home to over 500,000 Korean Americans, California is proud to recognize the invaluable cultural, civic, economic, and social contributions of the Korean American...

Our Lights Must Remain On: Assemblymember Mark González Introduces Bill to Crack Down on Organized Copper Theft

SACRAMENTO, CA – In response to a growing crisis impacting California communities, Assemblymember Mark González has introduced Assembly Bill 1941, a common-sense public safety measure aimed at tackling organized metal theft. By strengthening enforcement tools, we are protecting vital public infrastructure from ongoing damage.

"Copper wire theft is not a victimless crime," said Assemblymember Mark...

Assemblymember Mark González says GTFO: Get the Feds Out

LOS ANGELES, CA — Today, Assemblymember Mark González announced legislation that will be jointly introduced with Speaker Robert Rivas, aiming to prevent anyone who has been previously engaged in baseless, cruel immigration enforcement activity from attaining a public service job in California. He was joined at the Japanese American National Museum by Senator Maria Elena Durazo, Councilmember...

Healing, One Hug at a Time; Assemblymembers Mark González and Issac Bryan Join Forces to Fix Visitation

SACRAMENTO, CA — Today, Assemblymembers Mark González and Isaac Bryan jointly introduced two pieces of legislation, AB 1645 and AB 1646, to address unreasonably limited physical contact between incarcerated people and their families in prison and juvenile facilities.

Across the state, there is no standard definition or enforcement for “excessive contact,” which has led to mass confusion and the...

Assemblymember Mark González's Statement on the Federal Government's Oppressive Actions in Minnesota

SACRAMENTO, CA — Today, Assemblymember Mark González (D–Los Angeles) has issued the following statement after the horrific ICE incidents in Minnesota:

"F*CK ICE. F*CK TRUMP.

ICE has no shame. ICE silences protest with bullets. ICE only speaks the language of fear.

ICE publicly executed Renee Good. ICE forcibly took a 5-year-old from their family. ICE murdered a peaceful protester in broad...

Assemblymember Mark González's Statement on the Execution of Renee Nicole Good by ICE Agents in Minneapolis

SACRAMENTO, CA — Today, Assemblymember Mark González has issued the following statement after the public execution of Renee Nicole Good by Federal ICE Agents in Minneapolis:

“ICE does not give a single shit who you are, how long you’ve lived here, or how hard you’ve worked,” said Assemblymember Mark González (D-Los Angeles). “They are coming for ALL of us. They are armed with fear, force, and zero...

Assemblymember Mark González Introduces AB 1540, Aiming to Restore LGBTQ+ Youth Crisis Line

LOS ANGELES, CA — Today, Assemblymember Mark González introduced AB 1540, legislation that will reestablish the 988 Press 3 LGBTQ+ Youth Suicide Crisis Line, backfilling a program axed by the Trump Administration.

“We have seen decades of hard-fought rights and services rolled back under this federal administration, including access to this proven lifesaving hotline,” said Assemblymember Mark...

We are Not Waiting; Assemblymember Mark González Announces Legislation to Restore LGBTQ+ Crisis Line

LOS ANGELES, CA — Today, Assemblymember Mark González was joined by Supervisor Hahn and Supervisor Horvath to announce legislation that will reestablish the 988 Press 3 LGBTQ+ Youth Suicide Crisis Line, backfilling a program axed by the Trump Administration.

"I am not waiting for this federal administration to realize what they've done," said Assemblymember Mark González. "Lives are on the line...

1000 Turkeys Distributed to Families This Thanksgiving; Assemblymember Mark González Meets the Moment

LOS ANGELES, CA — Yesterday, Assemblymember Mark González was joined by Mayor Karen Bass and Senator Maria Elena Durazo at his first annual Turkey Giveaway, located in Mariachi Plaza, where he distributed over 1,000 turkeys to families in need this holiday season.

"Thanksgiving is a time to stand with our communities," said Assemblymember Mark González (D-Los Angeles). "From continued economic...

Asm. González, Speaker Rivas, Asm. Gabriel, & Congressman Gomez Uplift the YMCA's FeedLA Food Distribution Program While Republicans Hold SNAP Benefits Hostage

LOS ANGELES, CA — Today, Assemblymember Mark González, Speaker Robert Rivas, Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel, and Congressman Jimmy Gomez came together to call on Congress and the Federal Administration to release funding for SNAP benefits. The members also announced two major state responses to the congressional republicans' delay in benefits. This included:

  • The new partnership with the YMCA of...

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