Past Events

Dear Friend,

Our small businesses are vital to the economic prosperity of California. Unfortunately, small businesses are increasingly the target of malicious cyber activity and fraud. Thousands of small businesses have been harmed by cyber attacks, with small businesses being three times more likely to be targeted by cybercriminals. In 2021, the total cost of cybercrimes to small businesses reached $2.4 billion.

I am excited to partner with the Castro Valley/Eden Area Chamber of Commerce to host a Cyber Crime Informational Seminar. In this seminar, our guest from the FBI will share important steps you can take to safeguard yourself and your business against cyber crimes and online fraud. We hope to see you there!

Cyber Crime Prevention Seminar
Wednesday, Jan. 10
4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Adobe Art Center
20395 San Miguel Ave.,
Castro Valley

If you have any questions, please reach out to my district office at (510) 583-8818.

Our senior community is swindled out of more than $3 billion each year. It's a major problem affecting thousands of people statewide. Financial scams and abuses that target older people are happening more and more, and can lead to serious financial harm. You, your family, and friends are invited to a FREE Senior Scam Stopper Seminar in my district. At this event, you will learn from expert speakers from state agencies about how to protect yourself or your loved ones from the latest scams.

Natural disasters are happening more frequently and sometimes without warning. Given the recent wildfires, atmospheric rivers, and floods our state has faced, having a plan for future emergencies is vitally important. You, your family, and friends are invited to a FREE Emergency Preparedness Training in my district. At this event, you will receive training and information on what you need to be self-reliant, prepared, and to stay safe during a natural disaster.

We have reached capacity for attending in-person, please join us on livestream via Castro Valley/Eden Area Chamber of Commerce Facebook. 

I am deeply concerned about the threat that the opioid crisis poses to our communities. Fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid, is now responsible for more deaths than any other drug in the United States. In response to recent fentanyl busts in Hayward and San Leandro, my office is taking action to educate residents of AD-20 and pass legislation that saves lives.

I am writing to invite you to an educational event about this issue at 2pm on Saturday, March 25th, at the Hayward Public Library. Come hear from experts about how local agencies are combating the crisis and available resources, as well as an update on proposed legislation to protect our community.

Featured Speakers:

Tony Thurmond, State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Alysse Castro, Alameda County Superintendent of Schools
April Rovero, Executive Director, National Coalition Against Prescription Drug Abuse.