Our Elected Officials
With thanks to Foster K. Tucker and J. Ray Kennedy.
The website 5calls.org and the 5calls app can dial your representatives for you, and they have various scripts about the issues of the day.
Federal
Sen. Adam Schiff DC: 202-224-3841
Field offices to come.
Sen. Alex Padilla DC: 202-224-3553
Los Angeles: 310-231-4494
San Francisco: 415-981-9369
San Diego: 619-239-3884
Congressman Jay Obernolte
DC: 202-225-5861
Hesperia: 760-247-1815
State
State Sen. Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh SD19
Sacramento: 916-651-4019
Redlands: 909-335-0271
Sen. Ochoa Bogh is a member of the following committees:
• Budget and Fiscal Review
• Education
• Energy, Utilities and Communication
• Governmental Organization
• Housing
• Human Services
• Joint Legislative Budget
If you’re not sure which Assembly District you’re in now, you can check here: https://findyourrep.legislature.ca.gov/
Asm. Tom Lackey AD34
Sacramento: 916-319-2034
Palmdale: 661-267-7636
Apple Valley: 760-539-1341
Asm. Lackey is a member of the following committees:
• Arts, Entertainment, Sports, and Tourism
• Budget (First Extraordinary)
• Budget
• Public Employment and Retirement
• Public Safety
• Rules (First Extraordinary)
• Rules
• Transportation
• Subcommittee on Climate Crisis, Resources, Energy, and Transportation
• Subcommittee on Public Safety
• Joint Committee on the Arts
• Joint Committee on Rules
Asm. Greg Wallis AD47
Sacramento: 916-319-2047
Rancho Mirage: 760-346-6342
Asm. Wallis is a member of the following committees:
• Budget
• Economic Development, Growth, and Household Impact
• Governmental Organization
• Insurance
• Utilities and Energy
• Subcommittee on Education Finance
• Subcommittee on State Administration
County
County Supervisor Dawn Rowe, District 3
Phone: 909.387.4855
Email: Supervisor.Rowe@bos.sbcounty.gov
Additional representatives to come.
Media Resources
Nancy’s Substacks Worth Following List
Abortion Every Day – Jessica Craven. Because attention must be paid.
America, America – Steven Beschloss, author of ‘Adrift’ and a long-time contributor to major news orgs, focuses on the dangers ahead for our democracy.
America’s Fractured Politics – Mark Mansour, a DC attorney and longtime Democratic activist who brings needed insight into the mess we’re in.
American Crisis – Margaret Sullivan, former WaPo columnist currently writing at The Guardian, provides scathing insight into American journalism and throws in some culture for R&R.
The Banter – A newsletter from Ben Cohen, Bob Cesca, and others. Consistent eye-openers
The Beautiful Mess – John Pavlovitz. This heathen goes to this former pastor for inspiration and solace.
The Borowitz Report – Andy Borowitz. Because we’re going to need to laugh, too.
The Breakdown– Mueller, She Wrote. Need I say more?
Chop Wood, Carry Water – Jessica Craven. Always a treat, often a revelation.
Civil Discourse – Joyce Vance knows the laws of the land. Invaluable insights.
The Contrarian – A new pro-democracy magazine-style outlet headed by Jennifer Rubin and Norm Eisen. With names like Joyce Vance, Lawrence Tribe, Kathleen Sullivan, Ruth Ben-Ghiat, Sherrilyn Ifill, Jonathan Alter, and Andy Borowitz. Powerful.
Counter-Narcissist Intelligence – Sam Ray shines a light on narcissists, sociopaths, and psychopaths, including the ones in control of us now.
The Dean’s Report – Dean Obeidallah. Always thoughtful. Always quotable.
Democracy Docket – Marc Elias. The lawyer who won 60+ cases for the 2020 election. Another great go-to for inspiration and law advice.
Dispatches From A Collapsing State – Jared Yates Sexton. A political analyst and author. Books and essays warning of the very things we are facing now.
The Dworkin Report – Scott Dworkin. Much needed insight into our current situation.
Enough Already – D. Earl Stephens. His outrage is perfection.
Everyone is Entitled to My Own Opinion – Jeff Tiedrich has a delicious sense of humor and a handle on the bad guys.
The Garden of Forking Paths – Brian Klass teaches global politics at University College London. He’s an expert on despots. Sorely needed right now.
The Gen Z Perspective – Dash Dobrofsky. Shines a light on the good works coming from the next generation.
The Good in Us – Mary L. Trump, Donald’s niece. She’s got the goods on him.
The Hartmann Report – Thom Hartmann has a way with words. Learn something every time in every read.
Hopefully Yours – Connie Schultz. We all can benefit from her sweet, calm wisdom.
Hopium Chronicles – Simon Rosenberg. Writes knowledgeably and gives us hope.
The Jim Acosta Show – Jim Acosta has left CNN and is now producing/delivering important political news on Substack. He chose ethics and integrity, and he brings them with him.
Jim Hightower’s Lowdown – National radio commentator and NYT bestseller Jim Hightower brings wit and wisdom to every necessary discussion.
Law Dork – Chris Geidner has been covering the Supreme Court for more than 15 years.
Letters From an American – Heather Cox Richardson writing every day in her own inimitable way. Always worth reading.
Lucian Truscott – Beautiful writing about serious subjects.
Meidas Plus – A pro-democracy media outlet that consistently surpasses Fox News internet numbers.
Open Windows – Ann Telnaes. Former WaPo cartoonist who quit for ethical reasons. Her work speaks for itself.
Popular Information – Judd Legum and his team bring experience and ‘news for people who give a damn’.
The Power – Carole Cadwalladr, investigative journalist with the Guardian/Observer. Monitors the ‘Broligarchs’ and ‘Broverlords’. She knows them well.
The Present Age – Parker Molloy. Commentary by the award-winning former editor-at-large of Media Matters for America.
Proof – Seth Abramson. Always smart and thought-provoking.
Public Notice – Aaron Rupar. Makes sense out of the incomprehensible.
Robert Reich – He has worked in several administrations as both an expert and an advisor. He knows where the skeletons are buried.
She Who Stirs the Storm – Gloria Horton-Young. A lyrical poet, a political firebrand.
Special Intelligence – Malcolm Nance. This outspoken former intelligence officer is a never-miss.
The Status Kuo – Jay Kuo mixes solid political commentary and legal analysis with humor and wit.
Steady – Dan Rather and company. ‘Steady’ is a comfort in troubling times.
Today’s Edition Newsletter – Robert B. Hubbell. Pertinent politics, as well as gorgeous planetary photos.
Unmasking Russia – Olga Lautman is a researcher/analyst focusing on Russian intel ops. She provides an insider perspective.
The View From Rural Missouri – Jess Piper. A view from rural America, always brilliantly written.
Zeteo – Medhi Hasan and his team. Striving for media accountability.
Some additional newsletters from Deborah:
The Desert Trumpet, local news.
The Morongo Basin Conservation Association is a great organization! Join them or at least sign up for their email list.
Chris Clarke’s newsletter and podcast, 90 Miles from Needles.
If you care about our National Parks, the National Parks Conservation Association has a newsletter.
California Playbook – Politico does a daily newsletter all about California politics, extremely useful.
CalMatters – “Nonprofit and Nonpartisan” news about California. They have several newsletters you can subscribe to.
Unbreaking – Some of the very smart and concerned people behind the COVID tracking project from a few years back are tracking the destruction of our Federal government, with a view to trying to make it possible to rebuild it–or unbreak it.
Jordan Zakarin’s Progress Report
J.D. Scholten’s You’re Probably Getting Screwed JD ran for Congress in Iowa in 2018. He didn’t make it, but he is now serving in the Iowa State House and he tracks the ways that corporations make things harder/more expensive/more exploitative for everyday people.
ProPublica is a nonprofit dedicated to “Investigative Journalism in the Public Interest” and their newsletters are always informative. They break a lot of news.
Qasim Rashid’s Let’s Address This – Qasim is a human rights lawyer.
Radley Balko’s The Watch – Radley reports largely on the police/criminal justice.
Fire Preparedness Resources
Calfire: https://readyforwildfire.org/prepare-for-wildfire/
San Bernardino County Fire: https://sbcfire.org/readysetgofire/
High Desert Emergency Action Alliance (Fire Safe): https://hdeaa.org/