Assemblywoman Esmeralda Soria
@esmeraldasoria
Proudly serving California’s 27th Assembly District: Caruthers, Coalinga, Firebaugh, Fresno, Huron, Kerman, Mendota, Chowchilla, Merced, Madera, Madera Acre—Ag Chair-Valley Native Comment Policy Here:
Please welcome our latest edition to #teamsoria! Diego Castro! 🥳 Diego will be serving as one of our field representatives in our Fresno office! Born in Reedley and raised in Sanger, Diego is a proud Central Valley native.
This week #teamsoria and I sat down for lunch with elected officials all throughout Merced County. We took a site tour in Los Banos looking at some of their bigger projects they’re working on. #losbanos #soriasquad #mercedcounty
#teamsoria joined up with the Merced County Community Action Agency last week to celebrate the dedication of the Joe H. Sousa Community Center in Los Banos-honoring him for his incredible commitment to expanding early childhood education. #losbanoscalifornia #mercedcounty #mercedcounty
SAVE THE DATE: Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway Event this Thursday (7/23)! Join us for an evening of connection, support, and celebration as we get ready for the new school year! More info here: soria.asmdc.org/event/202607...
Our Quarter 2 Newsletter is here! This newsletter highlights all the achievements we've accomplished together through the months of April to June! SIGN UP FOR OUR QUARTELY NEWSLETTERS HERE: lcmspubcontact.lc.ca.gov/.../Newslett....
Welcome Alondra to #teamsoria! Alondra is one of our new Field Representatives and we are so happy to have back! She previously interned for our office in 2024 and was a part of our Young Legislators Program. So let's give Alondra a warm welcome back!
I had the opportunity to speak today at @fresnostate.bsky.social for the F3i Supercomputing Center Launch! This virtual platform gives growers, researchers, startups, educators, and students affordable access to advanced computing and AI tools. So happy to be a part of this very important launch!
#teamsoria attended the Kerman City Council Meeting last night to honor and celebrate Kerman’s 80th Anniversary and Birthday! Luis Martinez helped us present a joint Resolution on behalf of myself and State Senator Anna Caballero in honor of Kerman’s 80th birthday. #kermanca #fresnocounty
Welcome back Kaylie! Last year, Kaylie Escobar-Islas worked in our office as a Maddy Intern. It's safe to say she made a good impression, considering she is now one of #teamsoria's newest Field Representatives serving Assembly District 27! #InterntoEmployee #welcomeback #soriasquad #ad27 #berkeley
This week we visited Maria’s Daycare in Madera with our friends at @seiu521.bsky.social. There we heard from childcare workers and providers about the current challenges and issues facing their industry. #childcare #teamsoria #maderaca
At the end of June, the Governor signed the 2026-27 Budget into law. While this budget may not be perfect, it is a budget that will keep California moving forward, and it puts families first. #2026Budget #FiscalResponsibility #deliveringresults #ad27 #CaliforniaLegislature
Although we are disappointed after today's decision from the Senate Elections Committee, this fight is not over. I will not stop fighting for my community to ensure they feel safe, and that they can trust those who are allowed to run for public office.
I'm excited to welcome families and neighbors in Merced and Madera to our 2026 Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway Events. join us for evenings of connection, support, and celebration as we get ready for the new school year.
#teamsoria presented Owner Tony at Kabab City an Assembly Certificate for their 3rd year in business anniversary! They serve a variety of yummy Mediterranean, middle eastern, kebabs, gyros, and falafel dishes 😋! #mercedcalifornia
#teamsoria participated in Juneteenth Events all throughout our district today including Madera, Fresno, and Merced! We were able to honor local leaders in the black community throughout our entire district! Juneteenth celebrates the end of slavery in the Union on June 19, 1865. #juneteenth
Please join us for an important Senior Scam Stopper Event in Los Banos on Thursday, June 25th! During the FREE seminar, you will learn how to protect yourself from scams targeting seniors, including home repair fraud, identity theft and financial abuse.
I want to take a moment to recognize two individuals who have dedicated over 60 years in public service combined to the state of California. Victor and Nicole have served the Ag Committee with distinction and honor. We're wishing both of you a happy and very well deserved retirement!
SAVE THE DATE: Please join us for an important Senior Scam Stopper Event in Merced on June 24th! During the FREE seminar, you will learn how to protect yourself from scams targeting seniors, including home repair fraud, identity theft and financial abuse.
That's a wrap! It's currently 10:32 p.m. and we just passed the 2026-27 budget for immediate transmittal to the governor's desk! My statement and budget highlight's below:
Caltrans Central Valley District 6 announces the State Route 180 Rumble Strip Project in Fresno County to begin Thursday, June 25th, 2026. This project will install rumble strip along SR 180 in Fresno County east of Blythe Avenue and east of Goldenrod Avenue #teamsoria #trafficalert #caltrans6
June is National Cancer Survivorship Month. A month dedicated to recognizing and supporting cancer survivors, highlighting their strength and resilience, and honoring the fight they went through. #NationalCancerSurvivorsMonth
Meet our new Maddy Intern: Braya Alire Born and raised in Bakersfield, Braya is currently attending @ucmerced.bsky.social. She's majoring in Political Science and History. With us, we hope she gains the critical skills that will give her the tools to be a future leader in her community! #teamsoria
A Heat Advisory has been declared for our region. Please stay cool! Follow @nws.noaa.gov and @caloes.bsky.social Merced County Cooling Centers can be found here: www.countyofmerced.com/4232/Cooling... Fresno & Madera County Cooling Centers can be found here: www.fmaaa.org/cooling-warm...
June is Gun Violence Awareness Month, a campaign held every year, aiming to educate the public on gun violence and its impact. I was wearing my orange today because I know first-hand the impacts of gun violence. It's also important to bring awareness about this issue when we can. #endgunviolence
June is CA Dairy Month, a celebration of the dairy industry. California is the #1 Dairy Producer in the United States, and has been since the early 1990s. The industry supports over 200,000 jobs and contributes more than $20 billion dollars annually to the state's economy. #DairyMonth #CADairy
As House of Origin week wraps up today, I'm proud to say that 11 of my bills have advanced to the State Senate. We will continue to work hard, ensuring this package makes it out of the Senate, to the Governor's desk, to become law. #teamsoria #soriasquad #caleg #mercedca #maderaca #fresno
That’s a wrap on #teamsoria’s Spring 🌷 Community Health 🩺 & Resource Fairs for 2026! We hosted our latest Resource Fair in Mendota this weekend alongside Mayor Victor Martinez, Mendota PD, @ucsffresno.bsky.social, and so many others! #AD27 #springresourcefair #mendotaca #fresnocounty
I was honored to recognize Fresno United on the Assembly Floor this week. They're an incredible nonprofit made up of system-impacted leaders who have transformed their lives and now dedicate themselves to ending violence and uplifting families across Fresno. #givingback #fresnounited #teamsoria
THERE IS STILL TIME TO APPLY! The Women in CA Leadership Foundation’s Minerva Scholarship Program are still accepting applications. The application deadline is May 31, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. #wiclscholars2026 @cawomenscaucus.bsky.social