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<img src="https://run.imgix.net/7d09132b-284a-4205-8337-363ca32c839e/756cbee6-3b9e-4c25-8cec-69ac4e979bab/756cbee6-3b9e-4c25-8cec-69ac4e979bab.png?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C1080%2C1350&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="35" variant="base"><h4>“Los angelinos estamos haciendo todo lo posible para salir adelante: trabajamos largas horas, cuidamos de nuestras familias, y apoyamos a nuestras comunidades con lo que tenemos. Aun así, enfrentamos el alto costo de las viviendas, la atención médica, y los servicios básicos.&nbsp;Como senadora estatal, seré una voz firme para nuestras familias y comunidades que han sido históricamente excluidas."</h4>Sarah Rascón es originaria de El Sereno, criada por su abuelita inmigrante y orgullosamente criada en el sistema de escuelas públicas y programas sociales. Es la primera en su familia en graduarse de la universidad, obteniendo su licenciatura en UC Merced. Su compromiso al servicio comunitario comenzó desde joven en una organización sin fines de lucro dedicada a apoyar a estudiantes latinos en los Estados Unidos, Hispanic College Fund, y participando en el proyecto de Southwest Voter Registration Education Project, por su nombre en inglés, donde trabajó para aumentar la participación electoral de la comunidad latina.Después de graduarse, Rascón se convirtió en Organizadora de Desarrollo Comunitario, donde desarrolló programas de ciencias , tecnología y matemáticas, y currículos de carreras para jóvenes en el Noreste de Los Ángeles, en colaboración con el fallecido líder Antonio González. Además, Rascon se desempeñó como representante de distrito en la Asamblea Estatal de California para el entonces Asambleísta Jimmy Gómez, enfocándose en temas relacionados con las comunidades latinas y LGBTQ+, así como en políticas ambientales que afectan directamente a vecindarios como Lincoln Heights, El Sereno, Highland Park, Silverlake y el Este de Los Ángeles.Su dedicación a la sostenibilidad y la justicia ambiental la llevó a convertirse en la primera oficial del Programa de Ríos Urbanos antes de asumir el cargo de Subdirectora Ejecutiva de Equidad Ambiental en la Mountains Recreation &amp; Conservation Authority (MRCA por sus siglas en inglés). Rascón lideró legislación estatal que resultó en el Plan de Revitalización del Alto Río de Los Ángeles y sus Afluentes, ayudando a establecer nuevos parques naturales y espacios recreativos con un enfoque en comunidades marginadas a lo largo del Los Angeles River Greenway. Rascon también desarrolló un programa laboral vinculado al río, y aseguró fondos federales para crear un programa de guardabosques enfocado en la protección ambiental en Elephant Hill. Además, lanzó iniciativas de equidad ambiental y tribal que ampliaron la representación de comunidades históricamente excluidas.Más recientemente, Rascón sirvió como Directora de Asuntos Regionales y del Condado en la Oficina de la Alcaldesa Karen Bass. En ese rol, fortaleció relaciones entre líderes electos del condado, incluyendo la Junta de Supervisores y representantes de las 87 ciudades en la región. Entre sus logros se destacan la coordinación con el Distrito Escolar Unificado de Los Ángeles y la Ciudad para establecer prioridades compartidas en temas como seguridad estudiantil y personas sin hogar.&nbsp;También lideró esfuerzos de alivio de deudas médicas, recuperación tras incendios forestales, salud mental (incluyendo la implementación de nueva legislación estatal), y la expansión de infraestructura para una nueva instalación de vivienda para veteranos. Cabe mencionar que Rascon aceleró proyectos de vivienda, mejoró la seguridad vial en zonas escolares, desplegó guardias de cruce en toda la ciudad, amplió parques escolares comunitarios y renovó el acuerdo de Prevención de Pandillas y Desarrollo Juvenil. Asimismo, lideró el primer Foster Youth Shadow Day en el Ayuntamiento de Los Ángeles, donde jóvenes en cuidado tutelar abogaron exitosamente por cambios de política, aprendieron sobre incidencia política y exploraron trayectorias profesionales.Rascón ha sido comisionada en la East LA Area Planning Commission, miembro de juntas directivas de organizaciones sin fines de lucro locales, y delegada del Partido Demócrata de California. Actualmente vive con su esposo en Glassell Park. Juntos disfrutan visitar a vendedores locales en el mercado de agricultores de su vecindario, aprender sobre sostenibilidad ambiental, y pasar tiempo en los vibrantes parques públicos de Los Ángeles.<h4>Prioridades para Nuestra Comunidad:</h4><ul><li>Avanzar la Justicia Ambiental y Social</li><li>Mejorar el acceso a viviendas asequibles</li><li>Desarrollo Laboral y Oportunidades Profesionales</li><li>Pequeños Negocios y la Industria del Entretenimiento</li></ul>

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<img src="https://run.imgix.net/7d09132b-284a-4205-8337-363ca32c839e/756cbee6-3b9e-4c25-8cec-69ac4e979bab/756cbee6-3b9e-4c25-8cec-69ac4e979bab.png?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C1080%2C1350&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="35" variant="base">Sarah Rascón is a native Angeleno from El Sereno raised by her immigrant grandmother and proudly shaped by the public school and social services system. A first-generation college graduate from UC Merced, Sarah’s dedication to&nbsp;serving&nbsp;her community&nbsp;began early&nbsp;while interning&nbsp;for the Hispanic College Fund and working on voter education with the Southwest Voter Registration Education Project where she worked to increase Latino voter participation.After finishing college, Sarah&nbsp;became a Community Development Organizer&nbsp;and&nbsp;developed&nbsp;STEM programming and careers curriculum for Northeast LA youth alongside the late Antonio Gonzalez. She went on to serve&nbsp;as field representative in the California State&nbsp;Assembly&nbsp;for then&nbsp;Assemblymember&nbsp;Jimmy Gomez focusing on issues concerning&nbsp;the Latino and LGBTQ+ communities as well as environmental policy—particularly those affecting neighborhoods like Lincoln Heights, El Sereno, Highland Park, Silverlake and East LA.&nbsp;Sarah’s dedication to sustainability and environmental justice led her to serve as the inaugural Urban River Program Officer before becoming the Deputy Executive Officer of Environmental Equity for the Mountains Recreation &amp; Conservation Authority. She&nbsp;spearheaded the Upper LA River and Tributaries Revitalization Plan helping establish new natural parks and recreational opportunities along the Los Angeles River Greenway and securing federal funding for an Enviro Ranger program at Elephant Hill in El Sereno.&nbsp;Sarah also served as Director of County and Regional Affairs for Mayor Karen Bass. She brought together the LA Unified School District and the City of Los Angeles to create shared priorities including student safety and homelessness. Her achievements as Director include improving traffic safety around schools, deploying crossing guards across the city, developing community school parks, and renewing a Gang Reduction and Youth Development agreement. She also led the first Los Angeles Foster Youth Shadow Day at City Hall in the Mayor's office, where foster youth delegates learned about advocacy and explored career pathway opportunities.&nbsp;Sarah’s civic work has included serving on the East LA Area Planning Commission, board member of CicLAvia, and delegate for the California Democratic Party.&nbsp;She and her husband currently live in Glassell Park. Together, they enjoy meeting local&nbsp;vendors at their neighborhood's farmer's market,&nbsp;learning about environmental sustainability, hiking, and spending time in LA’s vibrant public parks.

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Many working class families are struggling to sustain themselves and their communities across Los Angeles. Too many working families are working long hours, raising children, and contributing to their communities yet still struggling to get by. Access to education and career pathways can be transformational, with a college degree or a union apprenticeship changing the trajectory of an entire family. That’s why I’m committed to leveling the playing field so that every worker, regardless of where they live or what they earn, has a real shot at economic mobility and stability. I believe in building strong pipelines to good-paying jobs. My focus will be on creating equitable workforce development initiatives that connect youth and adults to careers in high-growth industries—including green jobs, technology, and skilled trades.We must make higher education and technical training truly affordable and accessible for all Californians. That starts with reducing the extreme financial burdens students face—from tuition and textbooks, to housing and food insecurity. It also means broadening the definition of success beyond four-year degrees. We need to invest in more pathways to high-quality, in-demand careers, including apprenticeships, community college programs, trade certifications, and good-paying union jobs that offer long-term growth and stability.California’s future depends on a skilled, educated workforce that reflects the full diversity of our communities. That means breaking down barriers to college and career training for low-income students, first-generation college students, and people of color. It means aligning our educational system with the jobs of tomorrow—clean energy, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, and construction—so that workers are prepared to lead in our changing economy. And it means ensuring that no one has to choose between supporting their family and pursuing their dreams.As your State Senator, I’ll fight to expand investment in public education, grow career and technical education programs, strengthen partnerships between schools and industries, and protect union labor as a pillar of Californian economic opportunity.

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A third candidate has tossed her name in the ring to replace outgoing state Sen. María Elena Durazo in next year’s election.<a style="color: var(--color-text)" href="https://www.rasconforsenate.com/home" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sarah Rascón</a>, 35, most recently worked as the director of county and regional affairs for Los Angeles Mayor&nbsp;<a style="color: var(--color-text)" href="https://www.dailynews.com/tag/karen-bass/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Karen Bass</a>. Before that, she was a field representative for&nbsp;<a style="color: var(--color-text)" href="https://www.ocregister.com/2017/06/07/jimmy-gomez-wins-los-angeles-congressional-election-to-replace-xavier-becerra/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">then-Assemblymember Jimmy Gomez</a>, and she also worked for several years for the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority, where she became deputy executive director for environmental equity.She has also served on the East Los Angeles Area Planning Commission for the city of L.A. and has been a delegate to the California Democratic Party.Rascón announced her candidacy this week for&nbsp;<a style="color: var(--color-text)" href="https://public.flourish.studio/visualisation/9400241/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">California’s State Senate District 26 seat</a>, which represents a part of Los Angeles County that stretches from L.A.’s Eagle Rock and Highland Park neighborhoods in the north, toward Los Feliz and Koreatown in the west, and Boyle Heights, East L.A. and the city of Vernon in the southeastern part of the district.The Glassell Park resident, who was raised in nearby El Sereno by her immigrant grandmother, said running to represent the area she grew up in is deeply personal.“I was born and raised in this community,” Rascón said in an interview.“At an early age, I understood inequity,” she said. “For me, that was a motivating factor to be involved and engaged in government.”Rascón remembers going to the courthouse when her grandmother became the legal guardian for her and her two brothers. That experience made her want to better understand how the social system works and made her realize that whether one votes or not, “government is running things around us,” said Rascón, who studied political science in college.As for seeking to represent residents in the 26th District, Rascón said she decided to run because she felt the current field of candidates was “a bit dismal.”“I was not excited, and I felt like what we had before us were people wanting to be career politicians,” said Rascón, who declined to say which candidate or candidates in particular she was referring to.“I’m home-grown local leadership. I’m not here to be a career politician,” Rascón continued.Besides Rascón, two others have officially announced their candidacy for Senate District 26:&nbsp;<a style="color: var(--color-text)" href="https://www.dailynews.com/2025/03/11/laccd-trustee-sara-hernandez-announces-run-for-state-senate/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Los Angeles Community College District Trustee Sara Hernandez</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a style="color: var(--color-text)" href="https://www.dailynews.com/2025/03/13/former-assemblymember-wendy-carrillo-announces-run-for-state-senate/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">former Assemblymember Wendy Carrillo</a>.Another person, Maebe Pudlo, who has also gone by the name&nbsp;<a style="color: var(--color-text)" href="https://x.com/Maebe_A_Girl" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Maebe A. Girl</a>&nbsp;and serves on the Silver Lake Neighborhood Council, has filed a statement of intention to run for the seat with the&nbsp;<a style="color: var(--color-text)" href="https://cal-access.sos.ca.gov/Campaign/Candidates/List.aspx?view=intention&amp;sort=RACE&amp;electid=120" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">California secretary of state</a>&nbsp;but has yet to officially declare her candidacy.Hernandez, Carrillo, Pudlo and Rascón are all Democrats, as is the person they hope to replace in the legislature.Durazo, the current District 26 officeholder, has opted not to seek reelection but&nbsp;<a style="color: var(--color-text)" href="https://www.dailynews.com/2025/03/10/state-sen-maria-elena-durazo-will-run-for-la-county-board-of-supervisors-in-2026/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">will run for L.A. County Supervisor Hilda Solis’ seat</a>&nbsp;next year when Solis is termed out.Rascón said she’s running on priorities to advance environmental and social justice, increase access to housing and address the state’s affordability crisis, and support the workforce, particularly the entertainment and gig industries.A first-generation college graduate of UC Merced, Rascón also spoke of the importance of mentoring young people. She recalled a trip she took other students on to visit the UCLA campus.“To see the light in their eyes that they belong, they can go to college, they can achieve careers and there is a world beyond their neighborhood in L.A., that’s what inspires me — when I see people being able to advocate for themselves,” Rascón said.<a style="color: var(--color-text)" href="https://www.dailynews.com/2025/03/10/state-sen-maria-elena-durazo-will-run-for-la-county-board-of-supervisors-in-2026/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">California’s primary election</a>&nbsp;will take place on June 2, 2026.<a href="https://www.dailynews.com/2025/06/05/environmental-advocate-sarah-rascon-seeks-state-senate-seat-representing-parts-of-northeast-la/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read the Published Article Here</a>

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Southern California has a housing and homelessness emergency. For too long, we've allowed restrictive zoning laws, rising construction costs, and decades of underbuilding to squeeze out working families, drive up rents, and push people onto the streets. I’m committed to expanding affordable housing options, particularly for veterans, seniors, and young families. I will also champion programs that support first-time homebuyers and protect renters from displacement.As the federal government mass eliminates housing programs, we must protect the housing tools we already have and work even harder to address our state housing crisis. We need a bold housing agenda that centers equity and inclusion and helps our most vulnerable populations–seniors on fixed incomes, veterans, and those on the brink of homelessness–that means reforming outdated zoning laws to allow more multi-family and affordable housing, especially near transit and job centers. We must prioritize inclusive development that reduces segregation and gives low-income and working-class families a chance to decide where they want to live — not just where they can afford to be. This is how we build communities that are diverse, sustainable, and connected.

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Coalition builder Sarah Rascón, a dedicated public servant with 15 years of experience serving the Northeast Los Angeles communities, is launching her campaign for California State Senate District 26.Raised by her immigrant grandmother in El Sereno, Rascón relied on public elementary schools and social services to give her a strong start in life. She became the first generation in her family to graduate from college, and through internship opportunities, embarked on a career to help deliver resources and advance justice for Angelenos. Rascón is running for State Senate because she believes California needs to help lift up families who are experiencing the brunt of our economic, housing and environmental crises.“Too many Angelenos are stretched thin. We’re working long hours, caring for our families, and contributing to our community’s well-being, yet no matter our income, we struggle with the rising costs of housing and health care. I’ve spent my career building coalitions and turning ideas from community members into projects that have improved community safety, climate resilience and educational outcomes. As your state senator, I’ll be a champion for amplifying the voices of working families and uplifting our underserved communities,” Rascón said.Rascón has served as director of county and regional affairs for Mayor Karen Bass, deputy executive director for environmental equity with the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority and as a field representative for former Assemblyman Jimmy Gomez (D-Los Angeles). In the State Senate, Rascón will use her experience to ensure community members are heard and their ideas are translated into tangible solutions.“Working together, we can help advance economic equity and social justice. In the State Senate, I’ll prioritize advancing policies that improve workforce development, housing affordability, environmental justice, educational opportunity, small business assistance and support for our entertainment industry workers,” Rascón said.The 26th State Senate District is currently represented by California Sen. Maria Elena Durazo (D-Los Angeles), who announced her candidacy for Los Angeles County Supervisor and will not seek re-election to the Legislature. Senate District 26 includes Hollywood, East Hollywood, Hancock Park, Larchmont, Thai Town, Los Feliz, Koreatown and Wilshire Center. The Primary Election will take place on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.<a href="https://beverlypress.com/2025/06/rascon-announces-campaign-for-state-senates-26th-district/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read the Published Article Here</a>

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California, and Los Angeles in particular, has long been the epicenter of global entertainment but today our legacy is at risk. Over the past five years, film production in Los Angeles has plummeted by 30%, with 2024 marking one of the lowest production years since the pandemic. This issue is personal for me—my husband is a proud artist who relies on a thriving entertainment industry, just like many of our local small businesses. I will be a fierce advocate for strengthening our creative economy and keeping those jobs in Los Angeles. If we don’t act now, we risk losing the jobs, culture, and global influence that define our city and our state.California must actively work to alleviate unnecessary burdens and streamline the bureaucratic processes that can inflate budgets and timelines. We need to foster stronger collaboration between the state and local governments to create a more film-friendly environment at the community level. Providing resources and best practices to local film commissions can empower them to efficiently support productions and navigate local regulations.To secure California’s creative future, we must modernize our approach as the industry changes, and ensure AI does not encroach on people's jobs. Hollywood today is more than traditional film and television—it includes digital content, live experiences, gaming, and a highly technical workforce. What it means to work in entertainment includes many definitions, and our policies must evolve to reflect this new reality. That means expanding and updating our tax credit programs, streamlining permitting, and investing in training programs that reflect the industry's future.

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I’ve spent my career building coalitions and restoring natural spaces in the heart of urban Los Angeles. I’ve listened to thousands of residents and translated their voices into tangible projects that promote climate resilience, economic vitality, and community pride. As Environmental Equity Officer for the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority, I’ve seen firsthand how transformative nature-based solutions can be—especially when we make underserved communities a priority.We need to direct meaningful funding toward climate resilience before we hit our 2030 climate “point of no return”. For every dollar we fail to spend today, Californians will pay six to ten times more in emergency response, infrastructure failure, and public health crises. We must address the state’s most pressing environmental issues and ensure that every community—especially those historically underserved—has clean air, access to green space, and a voice in shaping climate and environmental policy.

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<h4>Experienced coalition builder will use her vast public service experience to advance economic opportunity, housing affordability, and environmental justice</h4>Los Angeles, CA — A dedicated public servant with 15 years of experience directly serving the Northeast Los Angeles communities, Sarah Rascón is launching her campaign for California State Senate District 26.Raised by her immigrant grandmother in El Sereno, Rascón relied on public elementary schools and social services to give her a strong start in life. She went on to be the first generation in her family to graduate from college, and through internship opportunities,&nbsp; embarked on a career to help deliver resources and advance justice for Angelenos. Rascón is running for State Senate because she believes California needs to help lift up families who are experiencing the brunt of our economic, housing, and environmental crises.&nbsp;“Too many Angelenos are stretched thin. We’re working long hours, caring for our families, and contributing to our community’s well-being, yet no matter our income, we struggle with the rising costs of housing and health care. I’ve spent my career building coalitions and turning ideas from community members into projects that have improved community safety, climate resilience, and educational outcomes. As your State Senator, I’ll be a champion for amplifying the voices of working families and uplifting our underserved communities,”&nbsp;stated Rascón.Rascón’s experience includes serving as the Director of County and Regional Affairs for Mayor Karen Bass, the Deputy Executive Director for Environmental Equity with the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority (MRCA), and a Field Representative for then-Assemblymember Jimmy Gomez. In the State Senate, Rascón will use her experience to ensure community members are heard and their ideas are translated into tangible solutions.“Working together, we can help advance economic equity and social justice. In the State Senate, I'll prioritize advancing policies that improve workforce development, housing affordability, environmental justice, educational opportunity, small business assistance, and support for our entertainment industry workers,”&nbsp;stated Rascón.The 26th State Senate District is represented by Senator Maria Elena Durazo, who announced her candidacy for Los Angeles County Supervisor and will not seek re-election to the Legislature. Senate District 26 includes the Los Angeles communities of Atwater Village, Boyle Heights, Chinatown, City Terrace, Cypress Park, Downtown LA, Eagle Rock, East Hollywood, Echo Park, El Sereno, Elysian Valley, Glassell Park, Hancock Park, Highland Park, Historic Filipinotown, Hollywood, Koreatown, Larchmont, Lincoln Heights, Little Armenia, Los Feliz, Montecito Heights, Monterey Hills, Mt. Washington, Pico-Union, Silver Lake, Thai Town, Westlake-MacArthur Park, Wilshire Center, Unincorporated East Los Angeles, and the City of Vernon.The Primary Election will take place on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.About Sarah RascónSarah Rascón is a native Angeleno from El Sereno, raised by her immigrant grandmother and proudly shaped by the public school and social services system. A first-generation college graduate from UC Merced, Rascón’s dedication to serving her community began early while interning for the Hispanic College Fund and working on voter education with the Southwest Voter Registration Education Project, where she worked to increase Latino voter participation.After finishing college, Rascón became a Community Development Organizer and developed STEM programming and career curriculum for Northeast LA youth alongside the late Antonio Gonzalez. She went on to serve as a field representative in the California State Assembly for then-Assemblymember Jimmy Gomez, focusing on issues concerning the Latino and LGBTQ+ communities, as well as environmental policy, particularly in affected neighborhoods such as Lincoln Heights, El Sereno, Highland Park, Silver Lake, and East LA.&nbsp;Rascón’s dedication to sustainability and environmental justice led her to serve as the inaugural Urban River Program Officer before becoming the Deputy Executive Officer of Environmental Equity for the Mountains Recreation &amp; Conservation Authority (MRCA). She spearheaded state legislation that resulted in the Upper LA River and Tributaries Revitalization Plan, helping establish new natural parks and recreational opportunities with a prioritization for marginalized communities. She developed an LA River workforce program and secured federal funding for an environmental protection ranger program at Elephant Hill in El Sereno. Rascón also launched environmental and tribal equity initiatives that increased representation for historically underrepresented groups.&nbsp;&nbsp;Rascón recently completed her role as Director of County and Regional Affairs for Mayor Karen Bass. She brought together elected leaders from throughout the county, including the Board of Supervisors and 87 neighboring cities, strengthening relationships across the region. Her efforts included collaborating with the LA Unified School District and the City of Los Angeles to establish shared priorities, including student safety and addressing homelessness. Her achievements as Director include strengthening relationships between the City and the County on areas of homelessness, wildfire recovery coordination, mental health efforts including expanding infrastructure for new facilities, housing veterans, expediting 100% affordable housing and shelter projects, while also improving traffic safety around schools like deploying crossing guards across the city, and expanding community school parks. She also led the first Los Angeles Foster Youth Shadow Day at City Hall in the Mayor's office, where foster youth delegates successfully advocated for policy changes and explored career pathway opportunities.&nbsp;&nbsp;Rascón’s civic work has included serving on the East LA Area Planning Commission, being a board member for a local nonprofit that creates open street activations throughout diverse communities in LA, and representing her community as an elected delegate to the California Democratic Party. She and her husband currently live in Glassell Park. Together, they enjoy meeting local vendors at their neighborhood farmers' market, learning about environmental sustainability, hiking, and spending time in LA’s vibrant public parks.Learn more at&nbsp;<a href="http://RasconforSenate.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">RasconforSenate.com</a><h5>En Español</h5><h2>Líder Comunitaria Rascón Anuncia su Candidatura para el Distrito 26 en el Senado Estatal de California</h2><h3>Rascón busca llevar a las comunidades de Los Ángeles hacia un futuro con justicia ambiental, viviendas dignas e accesibles, y más oportunidades económicas para las familias trabajadoras</h3>Los Ángeles, CA (4 de Junio, 2025)— Con más de 15 años sirviendo directamente a las comunidades de Los Ángeles, Sarah Rascón anuncia oficialmente su campaña para representar al Distrito 26 en el Senado Estatal de California.Criada por su abuelita inmigrante en El Sereno, Rascón se apoyó en las escuelas públicas y programas sociales para salir adelante en su carrera para servir al público y su comunidad. Fue la primera de su familia en graduarse de la universidad, sobresaliendo en su carrera dedicada a llevar recursos y justicia a las familias más necesitadas de Los Ángeles.“Estamos haciendo todo lo posible para salir adelante: trabajamos largas horas, cuidamos a nuestras familias y apoyamos&nbsp; nuestras comunidades con lo que tenemos. Aún así, enfrentamos el alto costo de las viviendas, la atención médica y los servicios básicos,” señaló Rascón. “A lo largo de mi carrera, he formado alianzas y transformado las ideas de nuestra gente en proyectos reales que han mejorado la seguridad, la resiliencia climática y las oportunidades educativas en nuestras comunidades. Como Senadora Estatal, seré una voz firme para nuestras familias trabajadoras y comunidades que han sido históricamente olvidadas.”La experiencia de Rascón incluye haber servido como Directora de Asuntos Regionales y del Condado en la Oficina de la Alcaldesa Karen Bass, Subdirectora Ejecutiva de Equidad Ambiental en la Agencia de la Autoridad de las Montañas Recreación y Conservación&nbsp; (MRCA, por sus siglas en inglés), y Representante en la Asamblea Estatal de California para el entonces Asambleísta Jimmy Gomez.En el Senado Estatal, Rascón usará esta experiencia para asegurar que las voces de las comunidad en el Distrito 26&nbsp; sean escuchadas y que sus ideas se conviertan en soluciones reales.“Cuando trabajamos juntos, podemos avanzar la equidad económica y la justicia social", afirmó Rascón. “En el Senado de California, me comprometo a priorizar políticas que fortalezcan el desarrollo laboral, las viviendas asequible, la justicia ambiental, la educación , el apoyo a pequeñas empresas, y la protección de trabajadores de la industria del entretenimiento en Los Ángeles.”El Distrito 26 del Senado Estatal está actualmente representado por la Senadora María Elena Durazo, quien anunció su candidatura para la Junta de Supervisores del Condado de Los Ángeles y no buscará la reelección. El Distrito 26 incluye comunidades de Los Ángeles como Atwater Village, Boyle Heights, Chinatown, Cypress Park, el centro de Los Ángeles, Eagle Rock, East Hollywood, Echo Park, El Sereno, Elysian Valley, Glassell Park, Hancock Park, Highland Park, Historic Filipinotown, Little Armenia, Thai Town, Larchmont, Koreatown, Lincoln Heights, Los Feliz, Montecito Heights, Monterey Hills, Mt. Washington, Pico-Union, Silver Lake, Westlake-MacArthur Park, Wilshire Center, City Terrace, el Este de Los Ángeles y la Ciudad de Vernon.Más información: <a href="http://RasconforSenate.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">RasconforSenate.com</a>Sobre Sarah RascónSarah Rascón es originaria de El Sereno, criada por su abuelita inmigrante y orgullosamente criada en el sistema de escuelas públicas y programas sociales. Es la primera en su familia en graduarse de la universidad, obteniendo su licenciatura en UC Merced. Su compromiso al servicio comunitario comenzó desde joven en una organización sin fines de lucro dedicada a apoyar a estudiantes latinos en los Estados Unidos, Hispanic College Fund, y participando en el proyecto de Southwest Voter Registration Education Project, por su nombre en inglés, donde trabajó para aumentar la participación electoral de la comunidad latina.Después de graduarse, Rascón se convirtió en Organizadora de Desarrollo Comunitario, donde desarrolló programas de ciencias , tecnología y matemáticas, y currículos de carreras para jóvenes en el Noreste de Los Ángeles, en colaboración con el fallecido líder Antonio González. Además, Rascon se desempeñó como representante de distrito en la Asamblea Estatal de California para el entonces Asambleísta Jimmy Gómez, enfocándose en temas relacionados con las comunidades latinas y LGBTQ+, así como en políticas ambientales que afectan directamente a vecindarios como Lincoln Heights, El Sereno, Highland Park, Silverlake y el Este de Los Ángeles.Su dedicación a la sostenibilidad y la justicia ambiental la llevó a convertirse en la primera oficial del Programa de Ríos Urbanos antes de asumir el cargo de Subdirectora Ejecutiva de Equidad Ambiental en la Mountains Recreation &amp; Conservation Authority (MRCA por sus siglas en inglés). Rascón lideró legislación estatal que resultó en el Plan de Revitalización del Alto Río de Los Ángeles y sus Afluentes, ayudando a establecer nuevos parques naturales y espacios recreativos con un enfoque en comunidades marginadas a lo largo del Los Angeles River Greenway. Rascon también desarrolló un programa laboral vinculado al río, y aseguró fondos federales para crear un programa de guardabosques enfocado en la protección ambiental en Elephant Hill. Además, lanzó iniciativas de equidad ambiental y tribal que ampliaron la representación de comunidades históricamente excluidas.Más recientemente, Rascón sirvió como Directora de Asuntos Regionales y del Condado en la Oficina de la Alcaldesa Karen Bass. En ese rol, fortaleció relaciones entre líderes electos del condado, incluyendo la Junta de Supervisores y representantes de las 87 ciudades en la región. Entre sus logros se destacan la coordinación con el Distrito Escolar Unificado de Los Ángeles y la Ciudad para establecer prioridades compartidas en temas como seguridad estudiantil y personas sin hogar.&nbsp;También lideró esfuerzos de alivio de deudas médicas, recuperación tras incendios forestales, salud mental (incluyendo la implementación de nueva legislación estatal), y la expansión de infraestructura para una nueva instalación de vivienda para veteranos. Cabe mencionar que Rascon aceleró proyectos de vivienda, mejoró la seguridad vial en zonas escolares, desplegó guardias de cruce en toda la ciudad, amplió parques escolares comunitarios y renovó el acuerdo de Prevención de Pandillas y Desarrollo Juvenil. Asimismo, lideró el primer Foster Youth Shadow Day en el Ayuntamiento de Los Ángeles, donde jóvenes en cuidado tutelar abogaron exitosamente por cambios de política, aprendieron sobre incidencia política y exploraron trayectorias profesionales.Rascón ha sido comisionada en la East LA Area Planning Commission, miembro de juntas directivas de organizaciones sin fines de lucro locales, y delegada del Partido Demócrata de California. Actualmente vive con su esposo en Glassell Park. Juntos disfrutan visitar a vendedores locales en el mercado de agricultores de su vecindario, aprender sobre sostenibilidad ambiental, y pasar tiempo en los vibrantes parques públicos de Los Ángeles.