Sophie Bearman

Annie Gaus

Jon Jacobo, a well-known San Francisco political figure with leadership roles at several local organizations, announced his resignation from a city commission late Friday in the wake of allegations by a local activist that he assaulted and raped her.

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Jon Jacobo, a well-known San Francisco political figure with leadership roles at several local organizations, announced his resignation from a city commission late Friday in the wake of allegations by a local activist that he assaulted and raped her.

Formerly a commissioner at the Building Inspection Commission, which sets policy for the Department of Building Inspection (DBI), Jacobo was also asked to resign by Board of Supervisors President Shamann Walton.

Formerly a commissioner at the Building Inspection Commission, which sets policy for the Department of Building Inspection (DBI), Jacobo was also asked to resign by Board of Supervisors President Shamann Walton.

Sasha Perigo, a student and organizer with the statewide advocacy group Tenants Together, wrote in a <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NXZh8TbzOm6jrWtezXNCiZ5rieQ8aVZzXCufOH3Oe1c/edit">document</a> posted to Twitter that Jacobo raped her at his home on April 4, 2021.

Sasha Perigo, a student and organizer with the statewide advocacy group Tenants Together, wrote in a <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NXZh8TbzOm6jrWtezXNCiZ5rieQ8aVZzXCufOH3Oe1c/edit">document</a> posted to Twitter that Jacobo raped her at his home on April 4, 2021.

Alongside the allegation, Perigo published records corroborating her account of the incident, including medical and police records, and asked that the story be shared so that other women can avoid being victimized.&nbsp;

Alongside the allegation, Perigo published records corroborating her account of the incident, including medical and police records, and asked that the story be shared so that other women can avoid being victimized.&nbsp;

In a <a href="https://twitter.com/Jon_Jacobo/status/1423828116288393224">statement on Twitter,</a> Jacobo appeared to deny the allegations but announced a leave of absence from work “for the sake of the community, which I owe so much, and to avoid distraction from the important work of addressing and preventing the spread of COVID-19 which has been my mission this past year.”

In a <a href="https://twitter.com/Jon_Jacobo/status/1423828116288393224">statement on Twitter,</a> Jacobo appeared to deny the allegations but announced a leave of absence from work “for the sake of the community, which I owe so much, and to avoid distraction from the important work of addressing and preventing the spread of COVID-19 which has been my mission this past year.”

Hours earlier, Walton had called for Jacobo’s resignation from the Building Inspection Commission and indicated that if Jacobo didn’t resign, the board would take “swift action” for removal.&nbsp;

Hours earlier, Walton had called for Jacobo’s resignation from the Building Inspection Commission and indicated that if Jacobo didn’t resign, the board would take “swift action” for removal.&nbsp;

“My thoughts go out to the victim for her courage and bravery for speaking out on this awful situation that no one should ever experience,” wrote Walton.

“My thoughts go out to the victim for her courage and bravery for speaking out on this awful situation that no one should ever experience,” wrote Walton.

Because commissioners are appointed by the Board of Supervisors or the mayor, removing them from office in cases of misconduct would require a vote by the board, according to San Francisco’s <a href="https://www.sfcityattorney.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/GGG-July-2021-FINAL.pdf">Good Government Guide</a>.&nbsp;

Because commissioners are appointed by the Board of Supervisors or the mayor, removing them from office in cases of misconduct would require a vote by the board, according to San Francisco’s <a href="https://www.sfcityattorney.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/GGG-July-2021-FINAL.pdf">Good Government Guide</a>.&nbsp;

Angus McCarthy, president of the Building Inspection Commission, told Here/Say in a statement that “we applaud [Perigo’s] bravery for coming forward to share her story and have no tolerance for the behavior that was called out.”

Angus McCarthy, president of the Building Inspection Commission, told Here/Say in a statement that “we applaud [Perigo’s] bravery for coming forward to share her story and have no tolerance for the behavior that was called out.”

In addition to his role at the Building Inspection Commission, Jacobo is a policy director at Tenants and Owners Development Corporation (TODCO), a nonprofit development group that operates several affordable housing sites in and around South of Market.&nbsp;

In addition to his role at the Building Inspection Commission, Jacobo is a policy director at Tenants and Owners Development Corporation (TODCO), a nonprofit development group that operates several affordable housing sites in and around South of Market.&nbsp;

Jacobo also serves as Vice President of the Calle 24 Latino Cultural District, an influential nonprofit in the Mission District that received five grants from the city totaling more than $500,000 last year, according to public records.&nbsp;

Jacobo also serves as Vice President of the Calle 24 Latino Cultural District, an influential nonprofit in the Mission District that received five grants from the city totaling more than $500,000 last year, according to public records.&nbsp;

More recently, Jacobo co-founded the Latino Task Force, a group that was instrumental in&nbsp; bringing COVID-19 testing and vaccinations to the Mission during the pandemic. Among other activities, the Latino Task Force participated in a <a href="https://sfmayor.org/article/mayor-london-breed-announces-over-28-million-expanded-covid-19-support-san-franciscos-latino">$28 million initiative</a> last year to advance public health and economic assistance in the Mission’s Latino community, which was hit especially hard by the pandemic.

More recently, Jacobo co-founded the Latino Task Force, a group that was instrumental in&nbsp; bringing COVID-19 testing and vaccinations to the Mission during the pandemic. Among other activities, the Latino Task Force participated in a <a href="https://sfmayor.org/article/mayor-london-breed-announces-over-28-million-expanded-covid-19-support-san-franciscos-latino">$28 million initiative</a> last year to advance public health and economic assistance in the Mission’s Latino community, which was hit especially hard by the pandemic.

In December, the Latino Task Force and Mission Language and Vocational School <a href="https://missionlocal.org/2020/12/neighborhood-notes-new-funding-for-latino-task-force-and-online-events-happening-soon/">were awarded</a> a $500,000 grant from the Department of Public Health to serve residents most impacted by COVID-19.&nbsp;

In December, the Latino Task Force and Mission Language and Vocational School <a href="https://missionlocal.org/2020/12/neighborhood-notes-new-funding-for-latino-task-force-and-online-events-happening-soon/">were awarded</a> a $500,000 grant from the Department of Public Health to serve residents most impacted by COVID-19.&nbsp;

Perigo wrote that she decided to come forward with the allegations after hearing that Jacobo had engaged in similar conduct with other women.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Perigo wrote that she decided to come forward with the allegations after hearing that Jacobo had engaged in similar conduct with other women.&nbsp;&nbsp;

“After a lot of deliberation, I am choosing to talk about my assault publicly specifically because Jon has such a large platform. Jon cannot be allowed to use his platform to victimize women any longer,” wrote Perigo.

“After a lot of deliberation, I am choosing to talk about my assault publicly specifically because Jon has such a large platform. Jon cannot be allowed to use his platform to victimize women any longer,” wrote Perigo.

This is a developing story and will be updated.

This is a developing story and will be updated.

City commissioner, activist Jon Jacobo resigns following rape allegation

Meaghan Mitchell

For Mary Conde, vice president of production at Another Planet Entertainment and chief organizer of this weekend’s Outside Lands music festival, the comeback of the city’s entertainment scene began on a Monday afternoon last month when she told her team to “send the tweet.”

For Mary Conde, vice president of production at Another Planet Entertainment and chief organizer of this weekend’s Outside Lands music festival, the comeback of the city’s entertainment scene began on a Monday afternoon last month when she told her team to “send the tweet.”

The message, from the Twitter account of The Independent music hall on Divisadero St., revealed a surprise last-minute Metallica performance that evening that Conde had secretly put together. Only 500 tickets were available, $20 each, vaccine documentation required.

The message, from the Twitter account of The Independent music hall on Divisadero St., revealed a surprise last-minute Metallica performance that evening that Conde had secretly put together. Only 500 tickets were available, $20 each, vaccine documentation required.

Lucky fans who secured wristbands took to social media to express their glee, with one fan <a href="https://twitter.com/nbcjeanelle/status/1438711410716864519?s=20">tweeting</a> that it “feels like old times in the Independent in SF.”&nbsp;

Lucky fans who secured wristbands took to social media to express their glee, with one fan <a href="https://twitter.com/nbcjeanelle/status/1438711410716864519?s=20">tweeting</a> that it “feels like old times in the Independent in SF.”&nbsp;

That’s exactly the feeling Metallica super-fan Conde was looking for—a sign that things were looking up for the city’s live music scene, which had ceased to exist during the pandemic.

That’s exactly the feeling Metallica super-fan Conde was looking for—a sign that things were looking up for the city’s live music scene, which had ceased to exist during the pandemic.

Outside Lands attendees sing along to Rico Nasty’s music at the Twin Peaks Stage on October 30, 2021. | Photo by Camille Cohen

<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/OSL-04.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-13198"/><figcaption>Outside Lands attendees sing along to Rico Nasty’s music at the Twin Peaks Stage on October 30, 2021. | Photo by Camille Cohen</figcaption></figure>

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<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/OSL-04.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-13198"/><figcaption>Outside Lands attendees sing along to Rico Nasty’s music at the Twin Peaks Stage on October 30, 2021. | Photo by Camille Cohen</figcaption></figure>

“I felt like I was legit in my happy place that night at the Independent," Conde told Here/Say. "I think I had more fun selling the tickets to that show than I had at the show because it was so amazing, and people really showed up. I even had a doctor show up in his surgical garb."

“I felt like I was legit in my happy place that night at the Independent," Conde told Here/Say. "I think I had more fun selling the tickets to that show than I had at the show because it was so amazing, and people really showed up. I even had a doctor show up in his surgical garb."

Now, Conde and her team are gearing up for their largest event, the 13th annual Outside Lands music festival, which kicks off this evening and runs through the weekend with six stages spread across Golden Gate Park's Hellman Hollow, Speedway Meadow, and Marx Meadow.

Now, Conde and her team are gearing up for their largest event, the 13th annual Outside Lands music festival, which kicks off this evening and runs through the weekend with six stages spread across Golden Gate Park's Hellman Hollow, Speedway Meadow, and Marx Meadow.

The festival is being held for the first time in the fall, after being canceled last year. And the  Halloween weekend promises some extra twists: Another Planet is encouraging participants to dress up for Halloween, though there are plenty of rules. Costumes such as headdresses that are deemed a form of cultural appropriation are not permitted; First responder costumes, such as firemen or health workers, are also prohibited, and toy weapons will be confiscated. Masks or costumes that cover your whole face are banned, as are hard-sided helmets and fake blood.

The festival is being held for the first time in the fall, after being canceled last year. And the Halloween weekend promises some extra twists: Another Planet is encouraging participants to dress up for Halloween, though there are plenty of rules. Costumes such as headdresses that are deemed a form of cultural appropriation are not permitted; First responder costumes, such as firemen or health workers, are also prohibited, and toy weapons will be confiscated. Masks or costumes that cover your whole face are banned, as are hard-sided helmets and fake blood.

<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/IMG_0753-1.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-13135"/><figcaption>Mary Conde, vice president of production at Another Planet Entertainment, at her San Francisco office. | Photo by Joel Aguero</figcaption></figure>

Conde said that otherwise the set-up of the event&nbsp;is similar to past festivals. Instead of a live comedy tent, the festival will host a DJ tent dedicated to summer. Other headliners include DJ Zoo, who grew up in the Sunset District.

Conde said that otherwise the set-up of the event&nbsp;is similar to past festivals. Instead of a live comedy tent, the festival will host a DJ tent dedicated to summer. Other headliners include DJ Zoo, who grew up in the Sunset District.

Conde told us she is still dealing with pandemic-related issues ranging from supply chain to staffing. But the biggest challenge has been organizing a festival at this scale at this time of year while school is in session. To mitigate traffic issues around schools in the immediate area, Conde has hired extra police officers to help parents pick up their kids around school zones.&nbsp;

Conde told us she is still dealing with pandemic-related issues ranging from supply chain to staffing. But the biggest challenge has been organizing a festival at this scale at this time of year while school is in session. To mitigate traffic issues around schools in the immediate area, Conde has hired extra police officers to help parents pick up their kids around school zones.&nbsp;

Conde and her team have also secured volunteers from SFPD on Halloween to enhance pedestrian safety for kids out trick or treating.&nbsp;

Conde and her team have also secured volunteers from SFPD on Halloween to enhance pedestrian safety for kids out trick or treating.&nbsp;

“I think when you start looking at the fact that it's Friday and there is a major event happening kicking off the holiday weekend, it's just a lot of activity happening in a small space,” said Conde.

“I think when you start looking at the fact that it's Friday and there is a major event happening kicking off the holiday weekend, it's just a lot of activity happening in a small space,” said Conde.

Tanner Plott, dressed as Cruella de Vil, waits for the N Judah MUNI to take them to Outside Lands Music Festival alongside Carisa Ramage and Daniel Henry, who were collectively dressed up as “Jungle Cruise” on October 30, 2021. 

<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/OSL-28.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-13204"/><figcaption>Tanner Plott, dressed as Cruella de Vil, waits for the N Judah to take them to Outside Lands Music Festival alongside Carisa Ramage and Daniel Henry, who were collectively dressed up as “Jungle Cruise” on October 30, 2021. | Photo by Camille Cohen</figcaption></figure>

Despite the logistical headaches of the festival, the payoff in terms of fun and finances for San Francisco could be great this weekend.&nbsp;

Despite the logistical headaches of the festival, the payoff in terms of fun and finances for San Francisco could be great this weekend.&nbsp;

Mayor London Breed noted that Outside Lands is an economic boon to San Francisco in a social media post recently: “This festival brings the equivalent of 700-year-round jobs to our city, growing our economy and giving exposure to many restaurants, wineries, and breweries that struggled during the pandemic,” she said.

Mayor London Breed noted that Outside Lands is an economic boon to San Francisco in a social media post recently: “This festival brings the equivalent of 700-year-round jobs to our city, growing our economy and giving exposure to many restaurants, wineries, and breweries that struggled during the pandemic,” she said.

One notable food-focused attraction, “A Taste of the Bay Area,” will feature cheekily-named food vendors Bacon Lands, Choco Lands, Cheese Lands and the seafood-focused Outside Clams, as well as designated imbibing areas, among them Wine Lands, Beer Lands and Cocktail Magic.

One notable food-focused attraction, “A Taste of the Bay Area,” will feature cheekily-named food vendors Bacon Lands, Choco Lands, Cheese Lands and the seafood-focused Outside Clams, as well as designated imbibing areas, among them Wine Lands, Beer Lands and Cocktail Magic.

The festival will offer up another full schedule of collaborative cooking demonstrations at the GastroMagic stage, a demo space that showcases creative performances involving food and has proven to be extremely popular. You’ll find some of San Francisco’s renowned chefs like Brenda Buenviaje of Brenda’s French Soul Food for the return of ‘Beignets and Bounce Brunch,’ with rapper Big Freedia and transgender performance artist Katey Red performing live.&nbsp;

The festival will offer up another full schedule of collaborative cooking demonstrations at the GastroMagic stage, a demo space that showcases creative performances involving food and has proven to be extremely popular. You’ll find some of San Francisco’s renowned chefs like Brenda Buenviaje of Brenda’s French Soul Food for the return of ‘Beignets and Bounce Brunch,’ with rapper Big Freedia and transgender performance artist Katey Red performing live.&nbsp;

Conde has been in the live music game since 1982, when she worked for Bill Graham at a Grateful Dead show in Oakland called Day on the Green.&nbsp;

Conde has been in the live music game since 1982, when she worked for Bill Graham at a Grateful Dead show in Oakland called Day on the Green.&nbsp;

Concertgoes arrive and depart the Sutro Stage in Lindley Meadow in Golden Gate Park at Outside Lands on October 30, 2021. 

<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/OSL-02.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-13201"/><figcaption>Fans arrive and depart the Sutro Stage in Lindley Meadow at Outside Lands on October 30, 2021. | Photo by Camille Cohen</figcaption></figure>

“I was fresh out of high school and just felt like I saw something I didn't know existed,” said Conde. “Everything from peeking behind the curtain and seeing the wonderful wizard. There is just all this magic to make events happen. And it's not always glamorous, certainly, but it's important.”&nbsp;

“I was fresh out of high school and just felt like I saw something I didn't know existed,” said Conde. “Everything from peeking behind the curtain and seeing the wonderful wizard. There is just all this magic to make events happen. And it's not always glamorous, certainly, but it's important.”&nbsp;

Her hope is that this year especially, Outside Lands will bring back a renewed energy that San Francisco desperately needs.&nbsp;

Her hope is that this year especially, Outside Lands will bring back a renewed energy that San Francisco desperately needs.&nbsp;

“I think the one thing that 2020 really brought home to me was that it's really important to have these communal settings and people need to have this connection in the community that comes from everybody,” Conde said. “Tonight people will float out of Golden Gate Park after having that shared experience of seeing their favorite [artist] singing their favorite songs. And it doesn't matter whether or not I like that performer or I sing along to that song as well. What matters to me is that we provided a space that was safe,&nbsp;was welcoming and that there was some hospitality.”

“I think the one thing that 2020 really brought home to me was that it's really important to have these communal settings and people need to have this connection in the community that comes from everybody,” Conde said. “Tonight people will float out of Golden Gate Park after having that shared experience of seeing their favorite [artist] singing their favorite songs. And it doesn't matter whether or not I like that performer or I sing along to that song as well. What matters to me is that we provided a space that was safe,&nbsp;was welcoming and that there was some hospitality.”

Outside Lands organizer Mary Conde aims for unique Halloween revival

Sameea Kamal at CalMatters

Another coronavirus variant spreading like wildfire, and another huge state budget surplus: In some ways, 2022 is off to a similar start as 2021.&nbsp;

Another coronavirus variant spreading like wildfire, and another huge state budget surplus: In some ways, 2022 is off to a similar start as 2021.&nbsp;

That could carry over to the state Legislature’s new session starting today. In addition to the pandemic and surplus, California is dealing with some of the same big issues it has long grappled with, including housing and climate change.&nbsp;

That could carry over to the state Legislature’s new session starting today. In addition to the pandemic and surplus, California is dealing with some of the same big issues it has long grappled with, including housing and climate change.&nbsp;

“Our challenges continue to be the challenges that we have started and built momentum to work towards,” Senate President Pro Tem Toni Atkins, a San Diego Democrat, told CalMatters.&nbsp;

“Our challenges continue to be the challenges that we have started and built momentum to work towards,” Senate President Pro Tem Toni Atkins, a San Diego Democrat, told CalMatters.&nbsp;

The difference? Looking at key issues more through a lens of equity, she said.

The difference? Looking at key issues more through a lens of equity, she said.

The state Assembly’s agenda shares those priorities, said Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon, a Lakewood Democrat. Access to health care will be another focus: “We’re proud of where we are as a state, but we need to make sure that everybody in the state is covered.”&nbsp;

The state Assembly’s agenda shares those priorities, said Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon, a Lakewood Democrat. Access to health care will be another focus: “We’re proud of where we are as a state, but we need to make sure that everybody in the state is covered.”&nbsp;

Where will things look a little different? The state Capitol complex is undergoing renovations, which means the “<a href="https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article255966717.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bacteria Bear</a>” is safely in storage for now.

Where will things look a little different? The state Capitol complex is undergoing renovations, which means the “<a href="https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article255966717.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bacteria Bear</a>” is safely in storage for now.

The public and press will be allowed to attend in person, but due to COVID, access and seating will continue to be limited,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.senate.ca.gov/pdfpublications/dailyfile">masks and social distancing will be required</a>&nbsp;and meetings will continue to be livestreamed. “We had hoped that as we go back, we’d be through the pandemic, but it hasn’t gone away,” Atkins said. “We’re going to have to continue to bear that in mind.”

The public and press will be allowed to attend in person, but due to COVID, access and seating will continue to be limited,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.senate.ca.gov/pdfpublications/dailyfile">masks and social distancing will be required</a>&nbsp;and meetings will continue to be livestreamed. “We had hoped that as we go back, we’d be through the pandemic, but it hasn’t gone away,” Atkins said. “We’re going to have to continue to bear that in mind.”

There’s also the makeup of the Legislature itself. Following the redistricting process after the 2020 census, state Senate and Assembly district lines have been shaken up — and a number of lawmakers will be lame ducks this session because they’re not running for re-election in 2022.&nbsp;&nbsp;

There’s also the makeup of the Legislature itself. Following the redistricting process after the 2020 census, state Senate and Assembly district lines have been shaken up — and a number of lawmakers will be lame ducks this session because they’re not running for re-election in 2022.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Here are four themes to watch in the new legislative session:

Here are four themes to watch in the new legislative session:

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Compared to the&nbsp;<a href="https://calmatters.org/politics/2021/06/california-newsom-budget-deal/">$76 billion surplus from 2021</a>, California is&nbsp;<a href="https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4472">projecting a $31 billion surplus</a>&nbsp;in the general fund, plus $20 billion in Proposition 98 funding for education.&nbsp;

Compared to the&nbsp;<a href="https://calmatters.org/politics/2021/06/california-newsom-budget-deal/">$76 billion surplus from 2021</a>, California is&nbsp;<a href="https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4472">projecting a $31 billion surplus</a>&nbsp;in the general fund, plus $20 billion in Proposition 98 funding for education.&nbsp;

The windfall is fueled, like last year,&nbsp;<a href="https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/712?utm_source=t.co&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=outlook">with tax revenue</a>&nbsp;and federal funds. In addition, the November&nbsp;<a href="https://t.co/71drM5nRmQ">cap-and-trade auction</a>&nbsp;generated $732 million, according to the&nbsp;<a href="https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4480?utm_source=t.co&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=4480">Legislative Analyst’s Office</a>.&nbsp;

The windfall is fueled, like last year,&nbsp;<a href="https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/712?utm_source=t.co&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=outlook">with tax revenue</a>&nbsp;and federal funds. In addition, the November&nbsp;<a href="https://t.co/71drM5nRmQ">cap-and-trade auction</a>&nbsp;generated $732 million, according to the&nbsp;<a href="https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4480?utm_source=t.co&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=4480">Legislative Analyst’s Office</a>.&nbsp;

In his budget proposal that is due by Jan. 10, Gov. Gavin Newsom has vowed to include&nbsp;<a href="https://calmatters.org/politics/2021/12/california-crime-newsom-budget/">more than $350 million to stop organized retail thefts</a>, plus more money for&nbsp;<a href="https://calmatters.org/newsletters/whatmatters/2021/12/governor-newsom-budget-priority/">dyslexia programs after authoring a children’s book</a>&nbsp;on his own battles. He’s also hinted that he’ll include&nbsp;<a href="https://calmatters.org/newsletters/whatmatters/2021/11/california-stimulus-checks/">another round of stimulus checks</a>.

In his budget proposal that is due by Jan. 10, Gov. Gavin Newsom has vowed to include&nbsp;<a href="https://calmatters.org/politics/2021/12/california-crime-newsom-budget/">more than $350 million to stop organized retail thefts</a>, plus more money for&nbsp;<a href="https://calmatters.org/newsletters/whatmatters/2021/12/governor-newsom-budget-priority/">dyslexia programs after authoring a children’s book</a>&nbsp;on his own battles. He’s also hinted that he’ll include&nbsp;<a href="https://calmatters.org/newsletters/whatmatters/2021/11/california-stimulus-checks/">another round of stimulus checks</a>.

Neither of the spending priority lists put out by Senate or&nbsp;<a href="https://a19.asmdc.org/sites/a19.asmdc.org/files/2021-12/2022%20Budget%20Blueprint%20FNL_0.pdf">Assembly leaders</a>&nbsp;mention a stimulus check. Instead, they are framing the budget around a more inclusive economic recovery and a more equitable economy.

Neither of the spending priority lists put out by Senate or&nbsp;<a href="https://a19.asmdc.org/sites/a19.asmdc.org/files/2021-12/2022%20Budget%20Blueprint%20FNL_0.pdf">Assembly leaders</a>&nbsp;mention a stimulus check. Instead, they are framing the budget around a more inclusive economic recovery and a more equitable economy.

<a href="https://sd39.senate.ca.gov/news/20211208-senate-budget-key-values-focus-putting-california%E2%80%99s-wealth-work-more-equitable-economy">Atkins said</a> California’s economy is strong, but that&nbsp;<a href="https://calmatters.org/california-divide/2021/12/california-racial-inequality-budget/">wealth needs to be put to work</a>.

<a href="https://sd39.senate.ca.gov/news/20211208-senate-budget-key-values-focus-putting-california%E2%80%99s-wealth-work-more-equitable-economy">Atkins said</a> California’s economy is strong, but that&nbsp;<a href="https://calmatters.org/california-divide/2021/12/california-racial-inequality-budget/">wealth needs to be put to work</a>.

“Those at the top are doing better than ever before, and that’s good for California in terms of our revenue,” Atkins said in an interview. “But as strong as the economy is, we face a homelessness crisis that you see every day in every corner of the state. And we know how hard it is for everyday, ordinary families to get by.”

“Those at the top are doing better than ever before, and that’s good for California in terms of our revenue,” Atkins said in an interview. “But as strong as the economy is, we face a homelessness crisis that you see every day in every corner of the state. And we know how hard it is for everyday, ordinary families to get by.”

The&nbsp;<a href="https://sbud.senate.ca.gov/sites/sbud.senate.ca.gov/files/1208-SenateBudgetPlan-Step1.pdf">Senate plan builds&nbsp;on</a>&nbsp;2021 programs, including targeted relief such as the child tax credit, Earned Income Tax Credit&nbsp;and small business aid.&nbsp;

The&nbsp;<a href="https://sbud.senate.ca.gov/sites/sbud.senate.ca.gov/files/1208-SenateBudgetPlan-Step1.pdf">Senate plan builds&nbsp;on</a>&nbsp;2021 programs, including targeted relief such as the child tax credit, Earned Income Tax Credit&nbsp;and small business aid.&nbsp;

Senate and Assembly leaders also say they will seek to put more money into K-12 schools and higher education, and look to maintain the state’s reserves “to protect the progress we are making from future downturns,” per Atkins. Last year, the Legislature was able to maintain&nbsp;<a href="https://calbudgetcenter.org/resources/analysis-2021-22-state-budget/">$25 billion in reserves</a>.

Senate and Assembly leaders also say they will seek to put more money into K-12 schools and higher education, and look to maintain the state’s reserves “to protect the progress we are making from future downturns,” per Atkins. Last year, the Legislature was able to maintain&nbsp;<a href="https://calbudgetcenter.org/resources/analysis-2021-22-state-budget/">$25 billion in reserves</a>.

Rendon said that the budget surplus would enable California to “rebuild infrastructure in every corner of the state.”&nbsp;Meanwhile, Senate Republicans are calling for $3.3 billion to be spent on water projects, most of which would go to the contentious Sites Reservoir.&nbsp;

Rendon said that the budget surplus would enable California to “rebuild infrastructure in every corner of the state.”&nbsp;Meanwhile, Senate Republicans are calling for $3.3 billion to be spent on water projects, most of which would go to the contentious Sites Reservoir.&nbsp;

Expending one-time funds on infrastructure would help the Legislature avoid exceeding the&nbsp;<a href="https://lao.ca.gov/reports/2021/4416/SAL-042121.pdf">Gann Limit</a>, which requires that when the state hits a spending revenue threshold two years in a row, the excess money must be reimbursed to taxpayers or spent on schools. Revenue spent on building reserves and paying off debt is excluded from the limit.&nbsp;

Expending one-time funds on infrastructure would help the Legislature avoid exceeding the&nbsp;<a href="https://lao.ca.gov/reports/2021/4416/SAL-042121.pdf">Gann Limit</a>, which requires that when the state hits a spending revenue threshold two years in a row, the excess money must be reimbursed to taxpayers or spent on schools. Revenue spent on building reserves and paying off debt is excluded from the limit.&nbsp;

<a href="https://twitter.com/jasonsisney/status/1468262450516561927?s=20">Jason Sisney</a>, Rendon’s budget advisor, noted that the Gann limit did not kick in last year, despite the historic surplus.&nbsp;

<a href="https://twitter.com/jasonsisney/status/1468262450516561927?s=20">Jason Sisney</a>, Rendon’s budget advisor, noted that the Gann limit did not kick in last year, despite the historic surplus.&nbsp;

Assembly Budget Chairperson Phil Ting, a San Francisco Democrat,&nbsp;<a href="https://a19.asmdc.org/press-releases/20211209-assembly-budget-blueprint-aims-deliver-prosperity-more-californians-while">told reporters last month</a>&nbsp;that with less money than last year to expand programs, the Legislature is likely to employ more creative one-time funding measures, including on transportation and transit, which didn’t receive as much funding in 2021.

Assembly Budget Chairperson Phil Ting, a San Francisco Democrat,&nbsp;<a href="https://a19.asmdc.org/press-releases/20211209-assembly-budget-blueprint-aims-deliver-prosperity-more-californians-while">told reporters last month</a>&nbsp;that with less money than last year to expand programs, the Legislature is likely to employ more creative one-time funding measures, including on transportation and transit, which didn’t receive as much funding in 2021.

“We’re definitely not back towards normal, but as we sort of come out of the pandemic a little bit, it’s not exactly clear where the best investments are and where the biggest impact is,” Ting said. “This is what the budget process is for. We have from now ’til June to really identify where we can make the biggest impact.”

“We’re definitely not back towards normal, but as we sort of come out of the pandemic a little bit, it’s not exactly clear where the best investments are and where the biggest impact is,” Ting said. “This is what the budget process is for. We have from now ’til June to really identify where we can make the biggest impact.”

And while there is a budget surplus, Rendon said one challenge this year is to make sure that the Legislature is fiscally responsible, and that big and small cities alike get their fair share.

And while there is a budget surplus, Rendon said one challenge this year is to make sure that the Legislature is fiscally responsible, and that big and small cities alike get their fair share.

<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Guns and abortion</h3>

In the final weeks of 2021, two hot-button issues reemerged and landed squarely on the legislative agenda.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

In the final weeks of 2021, two hot-button issues reemerged and landed squarely on the legislative agenda.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

While California already has some of the&nbsp;<a href="https://calmatters.org/explainers/california-gun-laws-policy-explained/">nation’s toughest gun control laws</a>, some are tied up in court. So Newsom&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/GavinNewsom/status/1469865185493983234">went after guns and tied the issue to abortion</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

While California already has some of the&nbsp;<a href="https://calmatters.org/explainers/california-gun-laws-policy-explained/">nation’s toughest gun control laws</a>, some are tied up in court. So Newsom&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/GavinNewsom/status/1469865185493983234">went after guns and tied the issue to abortion</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

He took a page from Texas’ playbook after the U.S. Supreme Court allowed that state’s ban on abortions after six weeks of pregnancy to stand in a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/21pdf/21-463_3ebh.pdf">December ruling</a>. Newsom vowed to work with state lawmakers and Attorney General Rob Bonta —&nbsp;<a href="https://calmatters.org/politics/2021/03/newsom-picks-rob-bonta-as-californias-new-attorney-general/">whom he appointed</a>&nbsp;— to draft a bill that would allow private citizens to sue anyone who manufactures, distributes or sells illegal assault weapons or “ghost” guns, modeling it after Texas’&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/us-supreme-court-texas-56fe96917e21b53b581005cb30db66e0">unusually structured abortion law</a>.&nbsp;

He took a page from Texas’ playbook after the U.S. Supreme Court allowed that state’s ban on abortions after six weeks of pregnancy to stand in a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/21pdf/21-463_3ebh.pdf">December ruling</a>. Newsom vowed to work with state lawmakers and Attorney General Rob Bonta —&nbsp;<a href="https://calmatters.org/politics/2021/03/newsom-picks-rob-bonta-as-californias-new-attorney-general/">whom he appointed</a>&nbsp;— to draft a bill that would allow private citizens to sue anyone who manufactures, distributes or sells illegal assault weapons or “ghost” guns, modeling it after Texas’&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/us-supreme-court-texas-56fe96917e21b53b581005cb30db66e0">unusually structured abortion law</a>.&nbsp;

The Texas abortion law has also prompted advocates and lawmakers to double down on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kqed.org/news/11898317/with-abortion-rights-threatened-45-recommendations-for-improving-access-in-california">abortion access in California</a>.&nbsp;

The Texas abortion law has also prompted advocates and lawmakers to double down on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kqed.org/news/11898317/with-abortion-rights-threatened-45-recommendations-for-improving-access-in-california">abortion access in California</a>.&nbsp;

A task force appointed by Newsom is recommending measures to&nbsp;<a href="https://calmatters.org/newsletters/whatmatters/2021/12/california-abortion-newsom/">make California a “sanctuary state” for abortions</a>, including helping to pay for the procedure, along with travel, lodging and other costs for women who come to California because their states limit access.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

A task force appointed by Newsom is recommending measures to&nbsp;<a href="https://calmatters.org/newsletters/whatmatters/2021/12/california-abortion-newsom/">make California a “sanctuary state” for abortions</a>, including helping to pay for the procedure, along with travel, lodging and other costs for women who come to California because their states limit access.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Potentially, that could be tens of millions of dollars in state taxpayer money. If the U.S. Supreme Court effectively repeals Roe vs. Wade next summer,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.guttmacher.org/article/2021/10/26-states-are-certain-or-likely-ban-abortion-without-roe-heres-which-ones-and-why">advocates say that</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.guttmacher.org/article/2021/10/26-states-are-certain-or-likely-ban-abortion-without-roe-heres-which-ones-and-why">could lead to 26 states</a>&nbsp;immediately banning or severely limiting abortions. California would then become the closest state with broad abortion access within driving distance for 1.4 million women.

Potentially, that could be tens of millions of dollars in state taxpayer money. If the U.S. Supreme Court effectively repeals Roe vs. Wade next summer,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.guttmacher.org/article/2021/10/26-states-are-certain-or-likely-ban-abortion-without-roe-heres-which-ones-and-why">advocates say that</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.guttmacher.org/article/2021/10/26-states-are-certain-or-likely-ban-abortion-without-roe-heres-which-ones-and-why">could lead to 26 states</a>&nbsp;immediately banning or severely limiting abortions. California would then become the closest state with broad abortion access within driving distance for 1.4 million women.

<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Other issues</h3>

On other issues such as housing and climate change mitigation, legislative leaders said they plan to see through the investments they made last year.

On other issues such as housing and climate change mitigation, legislative leaders said they plan to see through the investments they made last year.

That includes more affordable housing for families, as well as more permanent and temporary supportive housing for homeless people. To figure out what’s working and what’s not, Rendon said incoming Assembly Housing Committee chairperson Buffy Wicks, an Oakland Democrat, will review accountability of state programs on housing,&nbsp;<a href="https://calmatters.org/housing/2021/09/california-eviction-moratorium-rent-relief/">rent relief</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://calmatters.org/housing/homeless/2021/11/california-homeless-camps-clearing-plan/">homelessness</a>.

That includes more affordable housing for families, as well as more permanent and temporary supportive housing for homeless people. To figure out what’s working and what’s not, Rendon said incoming Assembly Housing Committee chairperson Buffy Wicks, an Oakland Democrat, will review accountability of state programs on housing,&nbsp;<a href="https://calmatters.org/housing/2021/09/california-eviction-moratorium-rent-relief/">rent relief</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://calmatters.org/housing/homeless/2021/11/california-homeless-camps-clearing-plan/">homelessness</a>.

“We’re kind of hesitant to change our approach drastically,” Rendon said. “We’ve invested again,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gov.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/HOMELESSNESS-CRISIS-FACT-SHEET.pdf">$12 billion over two years</a>. Rather than continually changing our ways of dealing with homelessness, if there are mid-course corrections that need to be made then we should do that.”

“We’re kind of hesitant to change our approach drastically,” Rendon said. “We’ve invested again,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gov.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/HOMELESSNESS-CRISIS-FACT-SHEET.pdf">$12 billion over two years</a>. Rather than continually changing our ways of dealing with homelessness, if there are mid-course corrections that need to be made then we should do that.”

As part of bolstering California’s safety net, both chambers plan to continue investments in public health. Legislators are also expected to revisit single-payer health care — one of&nbsp;<a href="https://calmatters.org/politics/2021/02/newsom-single-payer-health-care-dilemma/">Newsom’s campaign promises</a>&nbsp;— and a plan to create an “<a href="https://hcai.ca.gov/get-the-facts-about-the-proposed-office-of-health-care-affordability-at-oshpd/">Office of Health Care Affordability</a>” to set cost targets for health plans, hospitals, physician groups and prescription drugs.&nbsp;

As part of bolstering California’s safety net, both chambers plan to continue investments in public health. Legislators are also expected to revisit single-payer health care — one of&nbsp;<a href="https://calmatters.org/politics/2021/02/newsom-single-payer-health-care-dilemma/">Newsom’s campaign promises</a>&nbsp;— and a plan to create an “<a href="https://hcai.ca.gov/get-the-facts-about-the-proposed-office-of-health-care-affordability-at-oshpd/">Office of Health Care Affordability</a>” to set cost targets for health plans, hospitals, physician groups and prescription drugs.&nbsp;

Advocacy groups have called on Newsom to lower deductibles before&nbsp;<a href="https://cahealthadvocates.org/medi-cal-share-of-cost-needs-reform-cha-calls-on-governor-newsom/">Medi-Cal will pay the costs of healthcare</a>. Others have asked the Legislature to ensure that federal funds from the proposed&nbsp;<a href="https://cahealthadvocates.org/build-back-better-invests-in-crucial-services-for-older-adults-people-with-disabilities/">Build Back Better bill</a>&nbsp;boost programs for seniors and those with disabilities.

Advocacy groups have called on Newsom to lower deductibles before&nbsp;<a href="https://cahealthadvocates.org/medi-cal-share-of-cost-needs-reform-cha-calls-on-governor-newsom/">Medi-Cal will pay the costs of healthcare</a>. Others have asked the Legislature to ensure that federal funds from the proposed&nbsp;<a href="https://cahealthadvocates.org/build-back-better-invests-in-crucial-services-for-older-adults-people-with-disabilities/">Build Back Better bill</a>&nbsp;boost programs for seniors and those with disabilities.

<a href="https://twitter.com/LorenaSGonzalez/status/1475888907564683264?s=20">Progressives and labor groups also plan</a>&nbsp;to push to restore&nbsp;<a href="https://calmatters.org/economy/labor/2021/09/california-sick-leave-covid-extra-time-ending/">emergency paid sick leave for COVID-19, which expired Sept. 30</a>. SEIU California says that additional sick leave is even more important with shortened quarantine requirements for healthcare workers who are “being called to sacrifice and risk our lives again” despite the surge fueled by the omicron variant.&nbsp;

<a href="https://twitter.com/LorenaSGonzalez/status/1475888907564683264?s=20">Progressives and labor groups also plan</a>&nbsp;to push to restore&nbsp;<a href="https://calmatters.org/economy/labor/2021/09/california-sick-leave-covid-extra-time-ending/">emergency paid sick leave for COVID-19, which expired Sept. 30</a>. SEIU California says that additional sick leave is even more important with shortened quarantine requirements for healthcare workers who are “being called to sacrifice and risk our lives again” despite the surge fueled by the omicron variant.&nbsp;

Children are also a priority area, including investments in mental health resources for students and to address learning losses caused by the pandemic. State Sen. Nancy Skinner, a Berkeley Democrat, plans to introduce a bill to&nbsp;<a href="https://sd09.senate.ca.gov/news/20211227-skinner-will-introduce-bill-establish-hope-accounts-children-covid-victims">create savings accounts of as much as $5,000</a>&nbsp;for children whose parents died from the virus.&nbsp;Also, it’s likely that lawmakers will revisit a highly-charged debate that&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article256750522.html">has led to death threats previously</a>: Whether to&nbsp;<a href="https://calmatters.org/education/k-12-education/2021/10/student-covid-vaccination-loophole/">narrow or eliminate the personal belief exemption</a>&nbsp;from the vaccine mandate for K-12 students and staff.

Children are also a priority area, including investments in mental health resources for students and to address learning losses caused by the pandemic. State Sen. Nancy Skinner, a Berkeley Democrat, plans to introduce a bill to&nbsp;<a href="https://sd09.senate.ca.gov/news/20211227-skinner-will-introduce-bill-establish-hope-accounts-children-covid-victims">create savings accounts of as much as $5,000</a>&nbsp;for children whose parents died from the virus.&nbsp;Also, it’s likely that lawmakers will revisit a highly-charged debate that&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article256750522.html">has led to death threats previously</a>: Whether to&nbsp;<a href="https://calmatters.org/education/k-12-education/2021/10/student-covid-vaccination-loophole/">narrow or eliminate the personal belief exemption</a>&nbsp;from the vaccine mandate for K-12 students and staff.

Rendon, who was part of the California delegation that attended the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Scotland in November, said the Assembly also plans to ramp up its efforts to meet the state’s 2030 climate goals, including lowering carbon emissions. Rendon also said there would likely be more focus on eliminating single-use plastics, building on last year’s bills.

Rendon, who was part of the California delegation that attended the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Scotland in November, said the Assembly also plans to ramp up its efforts to meet the state’s 2030 climate goals, including lowering carbon emissions. Rendon also said there would likely be more focus on eliminating single-use plastics, building on last year’s bills.

Atkins said the Senate plans to continue finding ways to prevent wildfires and addressing drought, water and sea level rise.

Atkins said the Senate plans to continue finding ways to prevent wildfires and addressing drought, water and sea level rise.

State water agencies have also recommended updated&nbsp;<a href="https://water.ca.gov/News/News-Releases/2021/Nov-21/State-Agencies-Recommend-Indoor-Residential-Water-Use-Standard">water use efficiency goals</a>&nbsp;for water suppliers: 55 gallons per person per day by 2023, declining to 47 gallons per day by 2025, and 42 gallons by 2030. To take effect, the standards would need to be adopted by the Legislature.&nbsp;

State water agencies have also recommended updated&nbsp;<a href="https://water.ca.gov/News/News-Releases/2021/Nov-21/State-Agencies-Recommend-Indoor-Residential-Water-Use-Standard">water use efficiency goals</a>&nbsp;for water suppliers: 55 gallons per person per day by 2023, declining to 47 gallons per day by 2025, and 42 gallons by 2030. To take effect, the standards would need to be adopted by the Legislature.&nbsp;

The conversations around law enforcement and criminal justice reform are also likely to continue in 2022, including another attempt to reform cash bail after&nbsp;<a href="https://calmatters.org/election-2020-guide/proposition-25-cash-bail/">voters in 2020 overturned a more sweeping law</a>.&nbsp;<a href="https://calmatters.org/explainers/california-legislature-bills-passed-2021/">Laws passed in 2021</a>&nbsp;included allowing a state commission to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pFBqBh2ehc">decertify police officers for wrongdoing</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfa_M3vfpBQ">limiting police use of rubber bullets</a>&nbsp;and other less lethal weapons at protests and demonstrations.&nbsp;

The conversations around law enforcement and criminal justice reform are also likely to continue in 2022, including another attempt to reform cash bail after&nbsp;<a href="https://calmatters.org/election-2020-guide/proposition-25-cash-bail/">voters in 2020 overturned a more sweeping law</a>.&nbsp;<a href="https://calmatters.org/explainers/california-legislature-bills-passed-2021/">Laws passed in 2021</a>&nbsp;included allowing a state commission to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pFBqBh2ehc">decertify police officers for wrongdoing</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfa_M3vfpBQ">limiting police use of rubber bullets</a>&nbsp;and other less lethal weapons at protests and demonstrations.&nbsp;

Assembly leaders also say they plan to&nbsp;<a href="https://calmatters.org/newsletters/whatmatters/2021/10/california-edd-fixes/">increase oversight at the problem-plagued Employment Development Department</a>, including a strike team plan to help Californians receive their unemployment benefits.&nbsp;

Assembly leaders also say they plan to&nbsp;<a href="https://calmatters.org/newsletters/whatmatters/2021/10/california-edd-fixes/">increase oversight at the problem-plagued Employment Development Department</a>, including a strike team plan to help Californians receive their unemployment benefits.&nbsp;

Finally,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.assembly.ca.gov/dailyfile">legislators could reconsider</a>&nbsp;any of the&nbsp;<a href="https://calmatters.org/politics/2021/10/california-bills-newsom-vetoes/">66 bills that they passed but that Newsom vetoed</a>. But there’s little discussion of doing so. It takes a two-thirds vote of both the Assembly and Senate to override a veto and that&nbsp;<a href="https://sor.senate.ca.gov/sites/sor.senate.ca.gov/files/2391%20SOR%20report%20governors%20veto%20record%20final.pdf">hasn’t happened since 1980</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Finally,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.assembly.ca.gov/dailyfile">legislators could reconsider</a>&nbsp;any of the&nbsp;<a href="https://calmatters.org/politics/2021/10/california-bills-newsom-vetoes/">66 bills that they passed but that Newsom vetoed</a>. But there’s little discussion of doing so. It takes a two-thirds vote of both the Assembly and Senate to override a veto and that&nbsp;<a href="https://sor.senate.ca.gov/sites/sor.senate.ca.gov/files/2391%20SOR%20report%20governors%20veto%20record%20final.pdf">hasn’t happened since 1980</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-hellos-and-goodbyes">Hellos and goodbyes</h3>

Say hello to your new districts, and goodbye to some lawmakers.&nbsp;

Say hello to your new districts, and goodbye to some lawmakers.&nbsp;

Following every census, state legislative and congressional boundaries are redrawn to account for population changes. On Dec. 27, the state’s independent redistricting commission&nbsp;<a href="https://calmatters.org/politics/2021/12/california-redistricting-final-maps/">certified its new maps</a>.

Following every census, state legislative and congressional boundaries are redrawn to account for population changes. On Dec. 27, the state’s independent redistricting commission&nbsp;<a href="https://calmatters.org/politics/2021/12/california-redistricting-final-maps/">certified its new maps</a>.

The commission drew the lines from scratch without taking current district lines or incumbents into account. As usual, that means there will be some musical chairs as legislators compete against fellow incumbents drawn into the same district, try to appeal to voters in a new district or decide to run for higher office.&nbsp;

The commission drew the lines from scratch without taking current district lines or incumbents into account. As usual, that means there will be some musical chairs as legislators compete against fellow incumbents drawn into the same district, try to appeal to voters in a new district or decide to run for higher office.&nbsp;

So far, 11&nbsp;legislators have announced that 2022 will be their last session and they won’t seek re-election, while seven others hit term limits. Assemblymember Lorena Gonzalez, a San Diego Democrat, announced on the first day of the new session that she’s leaving immediately to head the California Labor Foundation.

So far, 11&nbsp;legislators have announced that 2022 will be their last session and they won’t seek re-election, while seven others hit term limits. Assemblymember Lorena Gonzalez, a San Diego Democrat, announced on the first day of the new session that she’s leaving immediately to head the California Labor Foundation.

And three — Democratic Assemblymembers Ed Chau of Monterey Park in Los Angeles County, David Chiu of San Francisco and Jim Frazier of Fairfield — have already resigned, so&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/upcoming-elections">there will be special elections</a>&nbsp;to replace them.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

And three — Democratic Assemblymembers Ed Chau of Monterey Park in Los Angeles County, David Chiu of San Francisco and Jim Frazier of Fairfield — have already resigned, so&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/upcoming-elections">there will be special elections</a>&nbsp;to replace them.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Rendon said that not having a full slate of Assembly members can be difficult, but that he hopes all those seats are filled as soon as possible.&nbsp;

Rendon said that not having a full slate of Assembly members can be difficult, but that he hopes all those seats are filled as soon as possible.&nbsp;

“It’s difficult from the standpoint that they’re friends, it’s hard to see them go,” said Rendon. “At the same time, we’ve had a tremendous amount of turnover, and that’s brought on freshmen, and opportunities for people like Mia Bonta, Akilah Weber and ​​Isaac Bryan. The freshmen have a lot to offer as well, and the turnover also offers opportunities for new chairs and leadership.”&nbsp;

“It’s difficult from the standpoint that they’re friends, it’s hard to see them go,” said Rendon. “At the same time, we’ve had a tremendous amount of turnover, and that’s brought on freshmen, and opportunities for people like Mia Bonta, Akilah Weber and ​​Isaac Bryan. The freshmen have a lot to offer as well, and the turnover also offers opportunities for new chairs and leadership.”&nbsp;

Rendon also reaffirmed that he isn’t planning to step aside early: “I’ve got a job to do, and I’ll do it until 2024.”&nbsp;

Rendon also reaffirmed that he isn’t planning to step aside early: “I’ve got a job to do, and I’ll do it until 2024.”&nbsp;

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When Danielle Banks and her husband Richard Bougere face a significant barrier, they find a way to convert it into an opportunity. Case in point: A year and a half ago, the couple took a group of interns to shop at Forever 21 in downtown San Francisco, and were <a href="https://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2019/07/08/san-francisco-youth-group-leaders-racially-profiled-forever-21-sfpd/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">racially profiled</a> after the store manager called the police and accused the group of shoplifting.

When Danielle Banks and her husband Richard Bougere face a significant barrier, they find a way to convert it into an opportunity. Case in point: A year and a half ago, the couple took a group of interns to shop at Forever 21 in downtown San Francisco, and were <a href="https://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2019/07/08/san-francisco-youth-group-leaders-racially-profiled-forever-21-sfpd/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">racially profiled</a> after the store manager called the police and accused the group of shoplifting.

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