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Taco Bell - Fairview and Edinger. Like 20 police cars. Anyone know what’s happening?

Anyone know places that have specials on wings around Santa Ana? I saw a ad for a place with 75 cent wings on Wednesday and it’s way out in Long Beach. Trying to find somewhere more local

Hi Everyone,

If you believe that California State Workers Should Be Able to Continue to Telework, This is How YOU Can Make a Difference!

CA State Workers being able to telework can also really help them with the ability / cost of child care, the rising price of gas, work / life balance, not increase California traffic and emissions, etc.

A study (CA State Auditor) has shown that state workers being able to work from home more days (the same amount as now) could SAVE THE STATE $225 Million Dollars!

Source: California State Auditor

If California forces state workers to commute, it passes up $225 million in savings. Can we afford that? 

https://calmatters.org/commentary/2026/03/state-workers-commute-telework-california/

Source:

California State Capitol Main Line:
(916) 324-0333

Governor Newsom:
(916) 445-2841

While Gov. Newsom is pushing for RTO, just remember that he still needs to rely on the CA State Congress to pass his new 2026/2027 budget. The Congress has leverage because of this. Gov. Newsom may be leaving office soon, but members of the CA Congress do not have the same luxury or lack of accountability. This truly can make a big difference. The only ones that can stop this now is the State Congress and the Unions. AND MOST IMPORTANTLY, YOU!

Everyone should contact their Union AND State Representatives. Everything you need to do this is below.

It takes 5 minutes to do. Any California resident is completely allowed to call as many times as they want. Please just do these things:

-Please be calm and professional.

-Briefly explain why you believe Telework should be saved, how this RTO mandate will affect you economically and your family.

Note: You should be able to call any time. Most of them have some sort of voicemail. Family members and friends can call as well.

Please take 5-10 mins to do this, save the numbers in your phone, and call as often as possible. Contact them whether they are Democrat or Republican.

Note: You can call any District and / or the Capitol. However:

Your Own Legislators Usually Carry the Most Weight

Legislators care most about:

• constituents in their own district,
• voters who can affect reelection,
• local unions and organizations,
• and people who actually live in their area.

So when someone says:

“I live in your district…”

that generally has the strongest political impact.

 

Let’s all unite and do this.

PLEASE SHARE THIS WITH YOUR CO-WORKERS, FAMILY, and FRIENDS.

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Brief Summary of What Is Below:

California residents can contact their State Assemblymember, State Senator, and the Governor about AB 1729 and telework issues.

Find your legislators:
https://findyourrep.legislature.ca.gov/

California State Capitol Main Line:
(916) 324-0333

California State Senate:
(916) 651-4000

California State Assembly:
(916) 319-2800

Governor Newsom:
(916) 445-2841

Respectful phone calls and voicemails matter.

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For AB 1729 Specifically

The key people are:

• California Assemblymembers
• California State Senators
• Governor Newsom

Federal Congress has essentially no role in this bill.

 

Easiest Official “Find Your California Legislator” Tool

This is probably the cleanest and simplest one:

https://findyourrep.legislature.ca.gov/

 

People just:

1. Enter their home address
2. It instantly shows:
   • State Assemblymember
   • State Senator
   • District numbers
   • Contact pages

Very simple and official.

 

Full Directories With Phone Numbers

California State Assembly Directory (80 Assemblymembers)

https://www.assembly.ca.gov/assemblymembers

California Assembly Member Directory

Includes:

• Capitol phone numbers
• District office numbers
• Emails
• District maps
• Staff contacts

 

California State Senate Directory (40 Senators)

https://www.senate.ca.gov/senators

California State Senate Directory

Includes:

• Office phone numbers
• District offices
• Emails
• Maps
• Committee assignments

 

Best Simple Interactive Map

California Legislative Districts Interactive Map

This is probably the easiest overall.

It lets people:

• zoom into their area
• toggle layers on/off
• view:
  • State Assembly districts
  • State Senate districts
  • Congressional districts separately

Very visual and beginner-friendly.

 

Probably the BEST Simple Message to Share

If you want something easy to copy/paste to friends, coworkers, Reddit, Facebook groups, unions, etc., this is probably the simplest version:

Want to contact your California state representatives about telework, AB 1729, or other state issues?

Find your California State Senator and Assemblymember here in under 30 seconds:

https://findyourrep.legislature.ca.gov/

California Assembly Directory:
https://www.assembly.ca.gov/assemblymembers

California Senate Directory:
https://www.senate.ca.gov/senators

Phone calls are usually more effective than emails.

 

Remember: Each citizen in California has a State Senator and Assemblyman / Woman (Similar to a House of Representatives official).

NO need to contact your FEDERAL representatives. THIS IS FOR STATE representatives.

 

Other Resources:

 

Official California State Senate District Maps

California State Senate District Maps

Official Senate maps from California.

 

Official California Assembly District Maps

California Assembly District Maps

Official Assembly district maps from the California Citizens Redistricting Commission.

 

Easiest Way to Understand It Visually

Think of California like this:

• The state is divided into:
  • 40 large State Senate districts
  • 80 smaller Assembly districts

So:

• Senate districts are bigger
• Assembly districts are smaller and more local

That’s similar to:

• U.S. Senate = fewer, larger constituencies
• U.S. House = more numerous, smaller districts

Sacramento Offices vs District Offices

This is another important distinction.

Most legislators have:

1. a Capitol office in Sacramento
2. one or more district offices locally

For active legislation like AB 1729:

Sacramento offices are often MORE important

because:

• legislative staff work there,
• policy advisors are there,
• bills are negotiated there,
• committee work happens there.

One Important Thing

Staffers generally prefer people to:

• stay respectful,
• be concise,
• and sound informed.

Even short calls like:

“Hi, I’m a California resident and I support protecting telework flexibility and AB 1729. Please pass my concerns along to the Assemblymember/Senator.”

Voicemails Still Count

Even if nobody answers live:

• staff often tally message volume,
• categorize issues,
• and report trends to the legislator.

Especially when:

• many people mention the same bill,
• the same issue,
• or similar concerns.

So a large number of respectful voicemails can absolutely create pressure or visibility.

Best Practices for Voicemails

Shorter is usually better.

Something like:

“Hi, my name is [first name]. I’m a California resident calling to support telework protections and AB 1729. Please oppose blanket return-to-office mandates and support flexible telework policies for state workers. Thank you.”

That’s usually more effective than a long speech.

 

Timing

Ironically, evenings/weekends can sometimes be easier because:

• voicemail boxes are less overwhelmed,
• callers are less rushed,
• and people have more time to participate.

But during heavy advocacy campaigns, some inboxes can fill up.

 

One Important Note

Some offices prioritize:

1. constituents in-district,
2. then statewide residents,
3. then others.

So if people call outside their district, it helps to say:

“I’m a California resident…”

That signals the issue still matters statewide.

 

I just watched a guy get into 3 different cars. I called 911, waited about 20 minutes and they never came for him. He had a bag full of stuff.

Really disappointed that I can’t make it to my Los Angeles Dodgers at Los Angeles Angels game anymore, I have 4 seats for the game which was supposed to be for I, My wife and my kids but unfortunately we have a tight schedule. So we would have to pass on this. The seats are for Friday, May 15 at 6:38PM at Angel stadium.

Seats are together in Section 311,Row G, Seats 2–5 with a great view of the court. Would rather sell to real fans than deal with resale sites and crazy fees. Send me a message if interested.

Curious question, I’ve had family here my whole life basically so Santa Ana in general I’ve sorta been in pockets here and there basically every weekend growing up. Now that I live in DTSA I work everyday, have solid hobbies, but I travel more. Not that it’s a big deal for me per say, (I’m more focused on myself, close family and friends, and seeing the world) from everyone’s POV living here what is the dating scene like? I’m from IE. Work all over OC so the chance of meeting someone on purpose is little to none but I am curious cause some girls I’ve spoken to say it’s tough but very vague so I don’t really know?

Hi! I'm a dental hygiene student going into my senior year of DH school! I am looking for patients who want low-cost dental cleaning for this year!

Adult and adolescent are $20

This is a one time fee! No hidden charges! No insurance needed!

We're offering:

* Dental check-ups & screenings (X-ray and exam by a dentist)

* Cancer and oral hygiene screening

* Teeth cleaning and fluoride

* Free oral hygiene education

This is a great chance to take care of your smile without breaking the bank!

Are there any girls who are willing to do a worship session or sell feet content?

I have to report tomorrow morning for jury duty in the central justice center in Santa Ana, but I won’t know if I’ll be selected yet so I’ll be waiting quite a bit. Do we know if we’re allowed to bring kindles or other electronics while we wait? Thank you!

Any Frida Cinema Film Club members want to catch a movie sometime? I rarely go :/.