Sam T. Liccardo

Today is the day to make your voice heard!

Drop off your ballot at an official drop box or vote in person by 8 p.m. tonight.

Not registered to vote? Eligible Californians can still register and vote on the same day at their local voting location.

Find your polling place: vote.ca.gov

I'm heading to cast my ballot, and I hope you'll make a plan to cast yours!

You can vote today or tomorrow, November 3. Voting centers and official ballot drop boxes are open until 8 p.m. tomorrow.

Find your nearest voting location at www.sos.ca.gov/elections/po... or by calling (800) 345-8683

It's not every day you give a policy update to a room full of witches, goblins, and superheroes. Thank you, Rotary Club of San José for letting me crash the Halloween festivities to discuss what's brewing in Congress on AI policy and affordability.

Early voting is underway! Find a location near you: caearlyvoting.sos.ca.gov

Thousands of Afghans who risked their lives alongside U.S. troops could be sent back to Afghanistan because of the Trump Administration.

@crow.house.gov and I introduced a bipartisan bill to extend their protections. In November, we'll use a discharge petition to force a House vote.

If we want Elon Musk to change his behavior, we need to hit him where it hurts: his pocketbook.

Congress must scrutinize the billions in federal contracts, tax credits, and other benefits he’s secured from the Trump administration.

The Trump administration is coin-operated by Elon Musk.

Every federal contract with Elon Musk deserves thorough scrutiny. There should be a price for playing politics with products Americans depend on.

Eight months ago, President Trump launched a war in Iran without congressional authorization.

Since then, American taxpayers have spent more than $43 billion, with no clear end in sight.

Dolores Huerta never stopped fighting for nuestra gente. To this legendary woman of small stature and giant impact, we owe much.

Trump's Department of Defense allowed an oligarch to throttle critical communications that Ukraine relies on to defend against Russian attacks.

We need a full investigation, accountability, and consequences.

AI agents with access to your bank account should meet strict safety and accountability standards. Congress must make that duty explicit and determine who is liable when agents exceed their authority.
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BREAKING: Last night, the Palo Alto City Council unanimously adopted an interim ordinance temporarily restricting the development of ICE detention facilities. 🧵⬇️

I’m demanding an investigation into who throttled mission-critical military communications Ukraine relies on for its survival.

October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an important reminder that early detection saves lives.

Routine screenings can make all the difference, and resources are available across our community. ⬇️

Abandoning Afghan allies who risked their lives to support US troops in Afghanistan betrays the honor of our women and men in uniform. @crow.house.gov and I introduced a bipartisan bill to restore and extend temporary protective status for tens of thousands Afghan nationals and their families.

El Niño will likely bring heavy rain, flooding, and severe storms across the Bay Area this winter. Preparing now can help protect your family and home.

Take four simple steps before the next storm:

Happy Italian Heritage Month!

#TBT to my 2016 visit with the late Tony Paradiso, who celebrated his retirement running Paradiso’s Deli.

We are less than two weeks out from Election Day–have you made a voting plan?

You can vote early by mail, at a secure ballot drop box, or at an early voting location. Don't wait until Election Day.

Find an early voting location near you: caearlyvoting.sos.ca.gov

Thank you to the alzassociation.bsky.social advocates who joined me in Palo Alto to share their personal stories and experiences.

These conversations remind us why investing in research, early detection, and support for caregivers is so important.

Enjoyed a wonderful quinceanera at the 15th annual Silicon Valley Latino Leadership Summit in Mountain View, celebrating the achievement of 16 students fromnCristo Rey San José Jesuit High School who earned scholarships for their outstanding work.

Photos by Brandon Sanchez Mejia