Dave Cortese is a member of the California State Senate, representing Senate District 15 Learn more at https://sd15.senate.ca.gov
06/18/2026
¡Felicidades to Graciela Reyes on the grand opening of your second Las Cazuelas Restaurant located in the Santa Teresa neighborhood!
Small businesses and family-owned restaurants are the heart of our communities, creating jobs, bringing people together, and sharing the rich cultural traditions that make Santa Clara County so special.
06/18/2026
Congratulations to On Lok PACE on the grand opening and ribbon cutting of its third PACE Center in Santa Clara County, now serving South San José!
Located at 151 Martinvale Lane, the new center will expand access to vital care and support services for an additional 400 seniors, helping older adults age with dignity while remaining connected to their communities.
As our senior population continues to grow, investments in innovative, community-based care models like On Lok PACE are more important than ever.
Join me in welcoming Kanan Clifford, a rising sophomore at Middlebury College, who will be joining my Capitol Office in Sacramento!
Thank you, Kanan, for your commitment to public service and to our district. We are grateful to have you!
A big round of applause to the African American Community Service Agency and their many volunteers on a successful 45th annual celebration!
I presented a Senate Certificate of Recognition to its fearless leader, Milan Balinton, who just celebrated his 15th anniversary at the helm of this wonderful organization.
When I served as a Supervisor I led efforts to declare Juneteenth as a paid county holiday.
06/13/2026
It was a very festive afternoon today at History Park in San Jose where we celebrated this year's 2026 Dia de Portugal Festival!
I presented a Senate Certificate of Recognition to Portuguese Historical Museum's President, Lisa Marie Avila. We were joined by the Festival Chair, Maria Roliz, Consul General of Portugal in SF, Filipe Ramalheira, Congressman Rep. Sam Liccardo, SJ Mayor Matt Mahan, and SJ Councilman Peter Ortiz.
This year marks the 29th anniversary of the Portuguese Historical Museum.
06/13/2026
What a great Women Veterans Day Walk!
Observed annually on June 12, the walk commemorates the anniversary of the 1948 Women's Armed Services Integration Act, the landmark legislation that granted women the legal right to serve as permanent, regular members of the U.S. Armed Forces.
Today, we honor their courage, sacrifice, and leadership.
My District Intern, Andrew, attended on my behalf.
06/13/2026
Thank you to San Jose City Councilmembers Councilmember Anthony Tordillos, Councilmember David Cohen, Peter Ortiz, and Domingo Candelas D8 for hosting today's Philippine Independence Day 2026 Flag Raising Event at City Hall.
My District Representative, Meghan Bedi, attended and presented a Senate Certificate of Recognition to co-host organization, Bayanihan Fil-Am Foundation.
06/13/2026
I had the opportunity to join leaders from across the sector at the Loan Guarantee Summit to discuss innovative solutions to California's housing crisis.
During a panel conversation with Elizabeth Wampler of the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) and Margot Johnson of Locus Impact, I highlighted my bill, SB 750, which would unlock new financing tools to help move shovel-ready affordable housing developments from the drawing board to reality.
The panel was hosted by Sobrato Philanthropies and Good River Partners.
Today, I swore-in our new Senate District 15 Intern, Andrew Lieu.
Andrew is an alum of Overfelt High School and a rising Sophomore at Grinnell College.
Thank you, Andrew, for your commitment to public service and our district. We are grateful to have you!
06/12/2026
The California Legislature reached a Two-House Budget Agreement. Here are some highlights!
To review the full budget, see the link in my bio.