Latest In My Own Words

Great California Shake Out - Earthquake Preparedness and Safety

October 18, 2010

Southern Californiais famous for its mild, sunny climate, but like anywhere else in the world, is susceptible to natural disasters. The U.S. Geological Survey reports that Californiaexperiences about 10,000earthquakes each year. Most of these are too small to be felt, but a large earthquake will produce many more aftershocks of all magnitudes for many months. Two major fault lines exist in the 21st Senate District alone - the Raymond fault and Sierra Madre fault zones.

Parent Voices - Stand for Children Day in the Capitol

May 06, 2009

Good Afternoon. It is my pleasure to be here to talk about an issue so near and dear to my heart-- as a mother, an educator, and legislator. Many thanks to the countless parents and volunteers who are working to make positive change for the children of our state. Thank you all for being here today!

Speech to VerdeXchange's Clean and Green Energy/Technology Conference

January 06, 2009

Good Morning everyone.  It is a pleasure to be here this morning with you -- the people who are leading the way to a green, sustainable future.  It is 2009, but I feel as though we are just now entering the 21st Century.  Now we are ready to abandon a history of excesses, inefficiency, and exploitation of our precious natural resources.