The 24 th  District stretches from the Ojai’s quaint quiet Arcade, through the bustling scenic streets of Santa Barbara , through the pristine picturesque beaches of Pismo, up to the inviting vineyards of San Luis Obispo.  I remember when my mom would bring us from the San Fernando Valley to Santa Barbara to visit the “good” thrift shops in town.  This was when there used to be a stop sign on Highway 101 to enter Santa Barbara.  

Beyond the natural beauty of the Central Coast, one can appreciate the richness of the diversity of various communities that live here.  As an LA Times journalist, I was fortunate to meet numerous people as I worked documenting news and feature stories in the various neighborhoods of Ventura County.  Our District has so much to offer and we can learn from each other’s rich cultures and traditions;  The Chumash ,  Santa Barbara’s Fiesta Week, Artist Communities, our County Fairs, and Regenerative Farmers just to name a few.  And we must not forget our highly recognized Universities and Colleges that call this region home, offering higher learning for tens of  thousands of students from California, out of state,  and internationally as well. .

There is always a festival, workshop, farmers’ market, or community gathering to get involved in.  As your representative, I would like to promote more collaboration in our neighborhoods to build stronger, more peaceful communities.