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Santa Monica, CA
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The palindromic numbers 24|42 mark today as an auspicious moment in my life. My retirement today from the State Assembly marks nearly 24 years as an elected. 42? That’s the wedding anniversary Robbie and I share this day. The numbers add up to one: Yes, I am one lucky guy! 1/2
Proud to endorse @SionRoy for California State Senate!
I'm deeply grateful for the endorsement of Hon. @RichardBloom whose leadership as Mayor, Assemblymember, and Judge has shaped our communities for the better. His decades of service inspire me to bring the same integrity and experience-driven solutions for all SD24 families.
Been making these improvised #RobbiesBrownies since the 80s. Props to the late #MaidaHeatter and her timeless “Book of Great Chocolate Desserts” for the inspiration and to mother-in-law Betty Black for gifting me the book after I dropped the hint that I coveted it. #BloomBakes
RIP Former Santa Monica Mayor, Arcadia City Attorney, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Rex Minter apple.news/AzA5-pMOwRfisEAvt…
Declining numbers of mental health workers is of utmost concern as need for mental health services increase. State investment is considerable but needs to be ongoing. latimes.com/california/story…
CDC: “In the US, the prevalence of obesity and severe obesity has increased since 1980, and in 2017-2018 more than 4.5 million children and adolescents had severe obesity.”
Sign of the Times:
CDC releases new body mass index (BMI) growth curves for children.
Beginning at age 20, obesity is BMI ≥ 30
cdc.gov/growthcharts/extende…
RIP #KenBalcomb, friend to the orcas who helped end their captivity and also helped inspire my legislation #AB2305, the California Orca Protection Act, and its predecessor, #AB2140 #blackfishbill latimes.com/obituaries/story…
This is incredibly sad news about P-22. But, we can be uplifted by the legacy of awareness about the plight of wildlife that he brought to us. And we can take solace in the fact that he lived a long and meaningful life. RIP P-22!! latimes.com/california/story…
Richard Bloom retweeted
At 12 years old, P-22 has lived an impressively long life..for Pratt, the assessment that he was struck by a car is “the final tragic note” in his remarkable life and speaks to how “the lack of connected space didn’t allow him to be fully a mountain lion.” latimes.com/california/newsl…
Richard Bloom retweeted
Doing What is Best for @P22ofHollywood
Statement from @NWF Beth Pratt
leader, #SaveLACougars
"We must recognize when the limits of this unconnected space have been reached, and take action to ensure the well-being of P-22 and the community"
Read nwf.org/Latest-News/Press-Re…
Richard Bloom retweeted
Congrats to Assemblymembers @laurafriedman43, @PhilTing, and @AsmRichardBloom, and Senators @Portantino, @Scott_Wiener, and @JoshNewmanCA, safe streets champs: cal.streetsblog.org/2022/12/… via @streetsblogcal
I just gave welcome remarks to the newly formed California Commission on the State of Hate. The Commission was formed after @GavinNewsom signed my bill, AB 1126 in 2021. He included funding for the Commission in this year’s budget, enabling today’s inaugural meeting.
I am very impressed by the background, expertise and commitment of the members of the Commission on the State of Hate. You can see for yourself, here: calcivilrights.ca.gov/commis…
2+4=6
4+2=6
24+42=66
Numerologists say that “66” is the number of balance and harmony, unity and coming together as one and symbolizing peace, love and understanding.
I’ll take it.
2/2
Good news on a topic I prioritized in 2014 with Assembly Jt Resolution 50 sponsored by @eqca. It’s shameful that discrimination against LGBTQ people runs so deep & contrary to well-documented science even when lives can be saved w/more blood supply apple.news/ApZdQTVupRQKBTqJw…
Richard Bloom retweeted
Election Day is Tuesday—but don't wait until then to vote, especially since it's going to rain. Avoid the lines & the rain. Drop off your ballot any time through Tue night. Three dropoff locations in our city: WeHo Library, City Hall, & Plummer Park. INFO: bit.ly/3Te0FfH
Way beyond disgusted.
A right-wing group launched by ex-Trump aide Stephen Miller — known for pushing anti-immigrant, white nationalist ideas — is behind a series of ads targeting trans kids directed toward Black and Spanish-speaking voters.
n.pr/3UEvn35