Lt. Governor Eleni Kounalakis
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Official account for California's Office of Lt. Governor Eleni Kounalakis
November is Native American Heritage Month.
This month, we celebrate the rich heritage & enduring resilience of Native communities across CA & beyond. The Golden State is proudly home to over 100+ Tribal nations, & their stories, wisdom, & leadership will continue to shape our collective future.
This month, we celebrate the rich heritage & enduring resilience of Native communities across CA & beyond. The Golden State is proudly home to over 100+ Tribal nations, & their stories, wisdom, & leadership will continue to shape our collective future.
November 15, 2025 at 12:23 AM
November is Native American Heritage Month.
This month, we celebrate the rich heritage & enduring resilience of Native communities across CA & beyond. The Golden State is proudly home to over 100+ Tribal nations, & their stories, wisdom, & leadership will continue to shape our collective future.
This month, we celebrate the rich heritage & enduring resilience of Native communities across CA & beyond. The Golden State is proudly home to over 100+ Tribal nations, & their stories, wisdom, & leadership will continue to shape our collective future.
This Transgender Awareness Week, we honor the courage, resilience, & contributions of our transgender & gender non-conforming neighbors.
Everyone deserves to live safely & freely as their true selves. Let’s keep working toward a future where equality is not only promised, but it’s lived every day.
Everyone deserves to live safely & freely as their true selves. Let’s keep working toward a future where equality is not only promised, but it’s lived every day.
November 14, 2025 at 5:39 PM
This Transgender Awareness Week, we honor the courage, resilience, & contributions of our transgender & gender non-conforming neighbors.
Everyone deserves to live safely & freely as their true selves. Let’s keep working toward a future where equality is not only promised, but it’s lived every day.
Everyone deserves to live safely & freely as their true selves. Let’s keep working toward a future where equality is not only promised, but it’s lived every day.
For decades, Oxnard residents raised concerns about the Ormond Beach Power Plant & its impact on local air quality.
After 7 months of negotiations, we reached an agreement with the plant’s operator, GenOn, to invest $1.5M in air quality monitoring & public outreach as part of their lease extension.
After 7 months of negotiations, we reached an agreement with the plant’s operator, GenOn, to invest $1.5M in air quality monitoring & public outreach as part of their lease extension.
November 13, 2025 at 12:12 AM
For decades, Oxnard residents raised concerns about the Ormond Beach Power Plant & its impact on local air quality.
After 7 months of negotiations, we reached an agreement with the plant’s operator, GenOn, to invest $1.5M in air quality monitoring & public outreach as part of their lease extension.
After 7 months of negotiations, we reached an agreement with the plant’s operator, GenOn, to invest $1.5M in air quality monitoring & public outreach as part of their lease extension.
This Veterans Day, we pay tribute to the brave service members who have stood in defense of our country and to the families who stand beside them.
Your sacrifice strengthens our communities, and we are forever grateful.
Your sacrifice strengthens our communities, and we are forever grateful.
November 11, 2025 at 6:15 PM
This Veterans Day, we pay tribute to the brave service members who have stood in defense of our country and to the families who stand beside them.
Your sacrifice strengthens our communities, and we are forever grateful.
Your sacrifice strengthens our communities, and we are forever grateful.
California & the White House do not share the same values, especially when it comes to feeding our kids.
This SNAP/CalFresh disruption wasn’t unavoidable. The administration has the funds to prevent it.
This is an intentionally manufactured hunger crisis, & American families are paying the price.
This SNAP/CalFresh disruption wasn’t unavoidable. The administration has the funds to prevent it.
This is an intentionally manufactured hunger crisis, & American families are paying the price.
November 6, 2025 at 6:04 PM
California & the White House do not share the same values, especially when it comes to feeding our kids.
This SNAP/CalFresh disruption wasn’t unavoidable. The administration has the funds to prevent it.
This is an intentionally manufactured hunger crisis, & American families are paying the price.
This SNAP/CalFresh disruption wasn’t unavoidable. The administration has the funds to prevent it.
This is an intentionally manufactured hunger crisis, & American families are paying the price.
No child’s education should be held hostage by a federal shutdown.
Hundreds of California families are scrambling as Head Start centers face closure, threatening 1,000 low-income children and 270 teachers. California will keep fighting so families and kids aren’t left behind.
Hundreds of California families are scrambling as Head Start centers face closure, threatening 1,000 low-income children and 270 teachers. California will keep fighting so families and kids aren’t left behind.
November 3, 2025 at 9:23 PM
No child’s education should be held hostage by a federal shutdown.
Hundreds of California families are scrambling as Head Start centers face closure, threatening 1,000 low-income children and 270 teachers. California will keep fighting so families and kids aren’t left behind.
Hundreds of California families are scrambling as Head Start centers face closure, threatening 1,000 low-income children and 270 teachers. California will keep fighting so families and kids aren’t left behind.
Millions of Americans rely on SNAP to put food on the table. Trump’s shutdown tried to take it away. The so-called partial funding he agreed to will cover only half of normal benefits, leaving families hungry & struggling.
Food security isn’t a bargaining chip. CA will always stand up for families.
Food security isn’t a bargaining chip. CA will always stand up for families.
November 3, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Millions of Americans rely on SNAP to put food on the table. Trump’s shutdown tried to take it away. The so-called partial funding he agreed to will cover only half of normal benefits, leaving families hungry & struggling.
Food security isn’t a bargaining chip. CA will always stand up for families.
Food security isn’t a bargaining chip. CA will always stand up for families.
Feliz Día de los Muertos!
For the next two days, we celebrate the lives and legacies of our loved ones who have passed on through cultural traditions that keep their memories alive.
May this weekend bring much reflection, joy and connection for everyone.
May this weekend bring much reflection, joy and connection for everyone.
November 1, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Feliz Día de los Muertos!
For the next two days, we celebrate the lives and legacies of our loved ones who have passed on through cultural traditions that keep their memories alive.
May this weekend bring much reflection, joy and connection for everyone.
May this weekend bring much reflection, joy and connection for everyone.
With SNAP benefits set to lapse tomorrow, our city is stepping up where Washington has failed—delivering life-saving food assistance for working Californians abandoned by a federal government that’s turned a blind eye during this shutdown.
October 31, 2025 at 7:19 PM
With SNAP benefits set to lapse tomorrow, our city is stepping up where Washington has failed—delivering life-saving food assistance for working Californians abandoned by a federal government that’s turned a blind eye during this shutdown.
This #FilipinoAmericanHistoryMonth, I visited Spoon and Fork to meet chef Joanne Suavillo who shares her Filipina heritage through delicious dishes like lumpia, tapsilog, lechon kawaii, and halo halo.
California: let’s support local Filipino American gems like Spoon and Fork this month & beyond!
California: let’s support local Filipino American gems like Spoon and Fork this month & beyond!
October 31, 2025 at 12:15 AM
This #FilipinoAmericanHistoryMonth, I visited Spoon and Fork to meet chef Joanne Suavillo who shares her Filipina heritage through delicious dishes like lumpia, tapsilog, lechon kawaii, and halo halo.
California: let’s support local Filipino American gems like Spoon and Fork this month & beyond!
California: let’s support local Filipino American gems like Spoon and Fork this month & beyond!
In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, I joined Sen. Susan Rubio — a fearless advocate for survivors — to shine a light on an issue that affects far too many families across CA.
Nearly 1 in 4 women and 1 in 9 men in the U.S. experience domestic violence.
Nearly 1 in 4 women and 1 in 9 men in the U.S. experience domestic violence.
October 28, 2025 at 10:37 PM
In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, I joined Sen. Susan Rubio — a fearless advocate for survivors — to shine a light on an issue that affects far too many families across CA.
Nearly 1 in 4 women and 1 in 9 men in the U.S. experience domestic violence.
Nearly 1 in 4 women and 1 in 9 men in the U.S. experience domestic violence.
Nearly 1 in 3 Californians is an immigrant, and together, they power the world’s 4th-largest economy. From agriculture and innovation to small businesses and culture, immigrants keep CA moving forward.
On #NationalImmigrantsDay, we honor the people who make our state stronger every single day.
On #NationalImmigrantsDay, we honor the people who make our state stronger every single day.
October 28, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Nearly 1 in 3 Californians is an immigrant, and together, they power the world’s 4th-largest economy. From agriculture and innovation to small businesses and culture, immigrants keep CA moving forward.
On #NationalImmigrantsDay, we honor the people who make our state stronger every single day.
On #NationalImmigrantsDay, we honor the people who make our state stronger every single day.
Happy #NationalTransferStudentWeek!
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We’re celebrating our amazing transfer students & @senatorcabaldon.bsky.social’s bill, SB 640, which will make CSU admissions easier & less stressful.
TY @governor.ca.gov for signing this bill into law!
Here’s to smoother pathways and brighter futures! 🌟
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We’re celebrating our amazing transfer students & @senatorcabaldon.bsky.social’s bill, SB 640, which will make CSU admissions easier & less stressful.
TY @governor.ca.gov for signing this bill into law!
Here’s to smoother pathways and brighter futures! 🌟
October 23, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Happy #NationalTransferStudentWeek!
🎓
We’re celebrating our amazing transfer students & @senatorcabaldon.bsky.social’s bill, SB 640, which will make CSU admissions easier & less stressful.
TY @governor.ca.gov for signing this bill into law!
Here’s to smoother pathways and brighter futures! 🌟
🎓
We’re celebrating our amazing transfer students & @senatorcabaldon.bsky.social’s bill, SB 640, which will make CSU admissions easier & less stressful.
TY @governor.ca.gov for signing this bill into law!
Here’s to smoother pathways and brighter futures! 🌟
Today, we honor the Festival of Lights, a celebration of hope, renewal & the triumph of light over darkness.
As families gather across California & the world, we celebrate the vibrant Indian & South Asian communities that enrich our state. Wishing everyone peace, prosperity, & light this Diwali.
As families gather across California & the world, we celebrate the vibrant Indian & South Asian communities that enrich our state. Wishing everyone peace, prosperity, & light this Diwali.
October 20, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Today, we honor the Festival of Lights, a celebration of hope, renewal & the triumph of light over darkness.
As families gather across California & the world, we celebrate the vibrant Indian & South Asian communities that enrich our state. Wishing everyone peace, prosperity, & light this Diwali.
As families gather across California & the world, we celebrate the vibrant Indian & South Asian communities that enrich our state. Wishing everyone peace, prosperity, & light this Diwali.
CA’s nurses & health care workers are the backbone of our care system.
I’m proud to stand with #UNACUHCP members this morning on the picket line in Oakland because when they fight for fair pay, safe staffing, & respect on the job — they’re fighting for all of us.
#TogetherWeRise #UnionStrong
I’m proud to stand with #UNACUHCP members this morning on the picket line in Oakland because when they fight for fair pay, safe staffing, & respect on the job — they’re fighting for all of us.
#TogetherWeRise #UnionStrong
October 15, 2025 at 7:10 PM
CA’s nurses & health care workers are the backbone of our care system.
I’m proud to stand with #UNACUHCP members this morning on the picket line in Oakland because when they fight for fair pay, safe staffing, & respect on the job — they’re fighting for all of us.
#TogetherWeRise #UnionStrong
I’m proud to stand with #UNACUHCP members this morning on the picket line in Oakland because when they fight for fair pay, safe staffing, & respect on the job — they’re fighting for all of us.
#TogetherWeRise #UnionStrong
I met with city leaders from LA County’s Gateway Cities to talk about the ICE operations targeting our communities.
These cities — home to vibrant Latino and immigrant families — have faced multiple raids and arrests of hardworking people simply doing their jobs.
These cities — home to vibrant Latino and immigrant families — have faced multiple raids and arrests of hardworking people simply doing their jobs.
October 14, 2025 at 11:10 PM
I met with city leaders from LA County’s Gateway Cities to talk about the ICE operations targeting our communities.
These cities — home to vibrant Latino and immigrant families — have faced multiple raids and arrests of hardworking people simply doing their jobs.
These cities — home to vibrant Latino and immigrant families — have faced multiple raids and arrests of hardworking people simply doing their jobs.
Special districts across California play a vital role in keeping our communities healthy, safe, and sustainable.
Thank you to @csdadistricts.bsky.social for shining a spotlight on the essential work happening in every corner of our state.
Thank you to @csdadistricts.bsky.social for shining a spotlight on the essential work happening in every corner of our state.
October 14, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Special districts across California play a vital role in keeping our communities healthy, safe, and sustainable.
Thank you to @csdadistricts.bsky.social for shining a spotlight on the essential work happening in every corner of our state.
Thank you to @csdadistricts.bsky.social for shining a spotlight on the essential work happening in every corner of our state.
Indigenous peoples have called this land home since time immemorial.
On #IndigenousPeoplesDay, we honor the 100+ tribal nations of California, and celebrate their strength, sovereignty, and enduring leadership that continues to shape our state’s future and beyond.
On #IndigenousPeoplesDay, we honor the 100+ tribal nations of California, and celebrate their strength, sovereignty, and enduring leadership that continues to shape our state’s future and beyond.
October 13, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Indigenous peoples have called this land home since time immemorial.
On #IndigenousPeoplesDay, we honor the 100+ tribal nations of California, and celebrate their strength, sovereignty, and enduring leadership that continues to shape our state’s future and beyond.
On #IndigenousPeoplesDay, we honor the 100+ tribal nations of California, and celebrate their strength, sovereignty, and enduring leadership that continues to shape our state’s future and beyond.
California’s history is LGBTQ+ history.
From Harvey Milk’s fight for equality to today’s leaders shaping policy and progress, we continue to lead the nation in protecting LGBTQ+ rights.
From Harvey Milk’s fight for equality to today’s leaders shaping policy and progress, we continue to lead the nation in protecting LGBTQ+ rights.
October 13, 2025 at 5:26 PM
California’s history is LGBTQ+ history.
From Harvey Milk’s fight for equality to today’s leaders shaping policy and progress, we continue to lead the nation in protecting LGBTQ+ rights.
From Harvey Milk’s fight for equality to today’s leaders shaping policy and progress, we continue to lead the nation in protecting LGBTQ+ rights.
Recycling that fuels manufacturing and our future ♻️
Proud to highlight @sarecycling at the Port of LA during #ManufacturingWeek!
Their work keeps our environment clean, strengthens supply chains, and powers good-paying jobs right here in California.
Proud to highlight @sarecycling at the Port of LA during #ManufacturingWeek!
Their work keeps our environment clean, strengthens supply chains, and powers good-paying jobs right here in California.
October 11, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Recycling that fuels manufacturing and our future ♻️
Proud to highlight @sarecycling at the Port of LA during #ManufacturingWeek!
Their work keeps our environment clean, strengthens supply chains, and powers good-paying jobs right here in California.
Proud to highlight @sarecycling at the Port of LA during #ManufacturingWeek!
Their work keeps our environment clean, strengthens supply chains, and powers good-paying jobs right here in California.
Every year, nearly 1 in 4 women and 1 in 9 men experience domestic violence, and in California, we’re working to end it.
We’ve expanded funding for shelters & crisis response, strengthened protections for survivors, and invested in prevention programs across the state.
We’ve expanded funding for shelters & crisis response, strengthened protections for survivors, and invested in prevention programs across the state.
October 10, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Every year, nearly 1 in 4 women and 1 in 9 men experience domestic violence, and in California, we’re working to end it.
We’ve expanded funding for shelters & crisis response, strengthened protections for survivors, and invested in prevention programs across the state.
We’ve expanded funding for shelters & crisis response, strengthened protections for survivors, and invested in prevention programs across the state.
Honored to join Britt Huff, @calcities.bsky.social LA County Division President & Rolling Hills Estates Councilmember, for an engaging conversation.
Together, we discussed how local & state leaders can strengthen collaboration, align priorities, & deliver real results for the communities we serve.
Together, we discussed how local & state leaders can strengthen collaboration, align priorities, & deliver real results for the communities we serve.
October 10, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Honored to join Britt Huff, @calcities.bsky.social LA County Division President & Rolling Hills Estates Councilmember, for an engaging conversation.
Together, we discussed how local & state leaders can strengthen collaboration, align priorities, & deliver real results for the communities we serve.
Together, we discussed how local & state leaders can strengthen collaboration, align priorities, & deliver real results for the communities we serve.
Filipino Americans are California’s third-largest AAPI group — a community rooted in resilience & service.
From farmworker organizing in Delano to frontline heroes in healthcare, Filipino Americans have helped shape California.
We’re proud to celebrate their history & honor their contributions.
From farmworker organizing in Delano to frontline heroes in healthcare, Filipino Americans have helped shape California.
We’re proud to celebrate their history & honor their contributions.
October 10, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Filipino Americans are California’s third-largest AAPI group — a community rooted in resilience & service.
From farmworker organizing in Delano to frontline heroes in healthcare, Filipino Americans have helped shape California.
We’re proud to celebrate their history & honor their contributions.
From farmworker organizing in Delano to frontline heroes in healthcare, Filipino Americans have helped shape California.
We’re proud to celebrate their history & honor their contributions.
1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime, and thanks to research, early detection, and access to care, survival rates are rising.
California is leading the charge with some of the nation’s strongest patient protections and funding for cutting-edge cancer research.
California is leading the charge with some of the nation’s strongest patient protections and funding for cutting-edge cancer research.
October 9, 2025 at 7:20 PM
1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime, and thanks to research, early detection, and access to care, survival rates are rising.
California is leading the charge with some of the nation’s strongest patient protections and funding for cutting-edge cancer research.
California is leading the charge with some of the nation’s strongest patient protections and funding for cutting-edge cancer research.
CA was proud to welcome Her Royal Highness Princess Astrid of Belgium & the Belgian Economic Mission! 🇧🇪
With our new trade partnership in place, we’re deepening ties and expanding opportunities in economic & clean energy innovation. CA will always be a stable, reliable partner on the world stage.
With our new trade partnership in place, we’re deepening ties and expanding opportunities in economic & clean energy innovation. CA will always be a stable, reliable partner on the world stage.
October 8, 2025 at 5:35 PM
CA was proud to welcome Her Royal Highness Princess Astrid of Belgium & the Belgian Economic Mission! 🇧🇪
With our new trade partnership in place, we’re deepening ties and expanding opportunities in economic & clean energy innovation. CA will always be a stable, reliable partner on the world stage.
With our new trade partnership in place, we’re deepening ties and expanding opportunities in economic & clean energy innovation. CA will always be a stable, reliable partner on the world stage.