Can you believe Spring Break is upon us?! Plan activities for your teens and children through LA County, the Los Angeles & Burbank libraries, and Burbank & City of LA Parks & Rec.

Introducing my 2025 Legislative Package! First and foremost, these bills seek to address district issues related to public health, environmental hazards, equestrian protection, and the lack of community investments. I’m so proud to be carrying a bill recommended by a constituent, so keep elevating those local issues to my office! I am also continuing my work to reform our juvenile justice system, address health care gaps, and make your bills more affordable.

SD20’s Woman of the Year is Alexandrea Banag from Panorama City! Alex serves our community through youth mentorship in GR818er’s AWOKE grappling programs. An accomplished collegiate wrestler, she helps girls compete in local, state and national championships.

The 2nd Annual Tacos & Taxes was a huge success thanks to our strong partnership with Golden State Opportunity, LA Vita, New Economics for Women, and this year’s hosts, Magnolia Science Academy 1 & 5 in Reseda. The near 70 participants will now have their taxes filed for free AND with the tax credits they qualify to receive claimed!

Celebrating the grand opening of Puhawvit Native Plant Nursery in Pacoima, a project of the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians, and the only tribe-operated nursery in LA!.

DEADLINE EXTENDED for college financial aid! Complete your application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) by April 2, 2025.

¡SE EXTENDIÓ LA FECHA LĺMITE para obtener ayuda financiera universitaria! Complete su solicitud de Ayuda Federal para Estudiantes (FAFSA) o la Solicitud de la Ley Dream Act de California (CADAA) antes del 2 de abril de 2025.

¡Reciba asistencia gratuita para completar su Solicitud y Evaluación de Ciudadanía Estadounidense en nuestra Clínica de Ciudadanía!

21 de marzo | 9 AM - 4 PM
Ayuntamiento de Pacoima | 13520 Van Nuys Blvd, Pacoima, CA 91331
Asegure su cita llamando al (323) 244-9077 o enviando un correo electrónico a NAWC@YMCALA.ORG 

Receive free assistance to complete your U.S. Citizenship Application & Assessment at our Citizenship Clinic!

March 21 | 9 AM - 4 PM
Pacoima City Hall | 13520 Van Nuys Blvd, Pacoima, CA 91331
Secure your appointment by calling (323) 244-9077 or email NAWC@YMCALA.ORG

Cesar E. Chavez March For Justice

March 30 | 10 AM
Pacoima Charter Elementary School | 11016 Norris Ave, Pacoima, CA 91331
Information at (818) 837-2272

Marcha por la Justicia de Cesar E. Chavez

30 de marzo | 10:00 AM
Escuela Primaria Charter de Pacoima | 11016 Norris Ave, Pacoima, CA 91331
Información al (818) 837-2272

CalKIDS is a great way to save for your child’s future educational costs! CalKIDS offers newborns (born after July 1, 2022) and eligible low-income public school children an initial seed deposit of up to $1,500 for college education and career training. You must claim your child’s account, so learn more today!  

¡CalKIDS es una excelente manera de ahorrar para los futuros costos educativos de su hijo! CalKIDS ofrece a los recién nacidos (nacidos después del 1° de julio de 2022) y a los niños elegibles de escuelas públicas de bajos ingresos un depósito inicial de hasta $1,500 para educación universitaria y formación profesional. Debe reclamar la cuenta de su hijo, ¡así que infórmese más hoy!

Paxton Park and the 118 in Pacoima was once a 1,700 car drive-in theater! On May 11, 1955, Laurel Drive-In held their inaugural screening and operated for exactly 14 years, until May 11, 1969.

Thank you for reading the Senate District 20 March Newsletter

May you and your families be well,

Senator Caroline Menjivar, MSW