Serena Oberstein, she/her

🚨Huge news 🚨 The LA Times just endorsed our campaign citing their belief in our vision for the future of #CD12 and lambasting our opponent’s failed leadership. Read the whole piece: msn.com/en-us/news/us/…

In other CA gov race news today, a Super PAC for Antonio Villaraigosa is out with a new statewide ad targeting Latino voters. The buy is a $1 million plus, according to @mikehtrujillo.

Californians deserve leaders who meet the highest standards of integrity. The allegations against Congressman Eric Swalwell are deeply troubling, and I commend the women who have come forward for their courage. For the good of the state, I believe he should withdraw from the race for California Governor.

Eric Swalwell must DROP OUT OF THE RACE FOR CA Governor! Thank you CA DNC Member Michael Kapp @michaelkapp for preparing this letter. I am a signatory to the letter. Statement from Members of California’s Democratic National Committee Delegation We are deeply disturbed by the serious sexual harassment and assault allegations reported against Congressman Eric Swalwell. The severity of these allegations demands accountability, and our state must hold the highest standards of leadership. We must ensure the trust of women and safety of staff and the public. For the good of that trust -- and the integrity of our party and the Office of the Governor -- we call on Congressman Swalwell to withdraw from the race for Governor. Michael Kapp, Los Angeles David Atkins, Santa Barbara Sandra Lowe, Sonoma Garry Shay, Los Angeles Christine Pelosi, San Francisco Carolyn Fowler, Los Angeles Laurence Zakson, Los Angeles Harini Krishnan, San Mateo Analisa Swan, Los Angeles Keith Umemoto, Sacramento Deborah Cunningham-Skurnik, Orange Jason Park, Santa Clara Andrew Lachman, Los Angeles Copy of the letter, DNC CA Member names continuing to be added: docs.google.com/document/d/1Fw….

There is no place in our country or the Democratic Party for those who abuse women and girls. I stand with the courageous survivor who shared her story. Congressman Swalwell must leave the Governor’s race immediately.

CNN is reporting four women who described sexual misconduct by Eric Swalwell, including a former staffer who says he raped her cnn.com/2026/04/10/us/…

In light of the recent allegations against Representative Eric Swalwell, I am withdrawing my endorsement of his campaign for Governor.

I have read the San Francisco Chronicle’s account and I am deeply distressed by its allegations. This woman was brave to come forward, and we should take her story seriously. I am withdrawing my endorsement immediately, and believe that he should withdraw from the race.

To all reporters trying to make Katie Porter happen, folks there are more tapes. Chill out.

Another detail on Pelosi's statement pushing Swalwell to drop out: she spoke with him on the phone within the last hour or so.

SEIU CA has suspended our campaign activities and expenditures following extremely troubling allegations of sexual misconduct by Eric Swalwell. Our leaders will be meeting and will proceed on next steps through the democratic process laid out in our bylaws.

@HenMazzig Thanks for calling this out @HenMazzig and for your moral clarity on this. I know how hard it is to speak out when so many see things in black and white and want to demonize Jews universally. It’s been devastating to see Palestinian pograms in the West Bank ignite.

Radical Israelis have allegedly established a settlement in Area A of the West Bank, which is under full control of the Palestinian Authority. The violence in the West Bank is absolutely unacceptable. Horrific stories of Radicals in the West Bank attacking Palestinian civilians, murdering animals, and even torturing Palestinians are far too common these days. Watching all of this unfold is beyond tragic. Israel must crack down on these violent radicals.

“When the world feels so divisive, our inclination is to turn inward,” Oberstein said. “Pico Union is this place where we’re reaching outward and we’re building community and we’re holding each other up.”

We're spending so much more on homelessness than ever before, but there is no single department or individual in city government who is charged with overseeing it. I am running for mayor because Angelenos deserve urgency AND oversight in the fight against homelessness.

@DanielLurie Relevant information: Trades says the group self-identified as @DSA_SF. This is the party of @JackieFielder_ who also opposes your reforms and has yet to distance herself or condemn the antisemitic chants.

At an event this afternoon, a group of individuals that were chanting "tax the rich" began to shout "tax the Jews." This was an event I put on with Supervisor Mahmood, labor leaders, and dozens of workers to announce a plan that creates more jobs for those workers and housing for San Franciscans. Suggesting that Jews are wealthy is a tired trope, and targeting our community at an event focused on creating economic opportunity for San Franciscans is decidedly antisemitic. I will never accept hate directed at the Jewish community or any community in our city. Those are not San Francisco values—we’re better than that.

That any person, let alone THE PRESIDENT, would post a video mocking any Black person, let alone A PRESIDENT & his wife, with one of the most blatant & repeated anti-Black racist tropes is so disgusting on so many levels, it’s hard to articulate- not that it’s new behavior for him. I don’t care what he says he “meant” to do. Hate is about impact, not intention (though of course he knew what was he doing) and OBVIOUSLY, that video caused enormous hurt to millions of our fellow Americans. That he refused to apologize is only a twist of the knife. As a Jew, it’s easy to imagine what a video with us as the target might look like, and exactly how that would feel. To our brothers and sisters in the Black community, we see your hurt. We understand it. And we are here.

.@BrettFavre With all due respect to one of the greatest QBs ever — I didn’t grow up knowing where the Packers played, what Lambeau Field was, or why people proudly wear cheese on their heads 🧀😄. I watched. I learned. And now I get it. That’s how @NFL football works. And honestly, that’s how the Super Bowl halftime show works too. It’s not about only watching what you already know — it’s about discovering what millions of your fellow Americans already love. Bad Bunny isn’t “foreign” to the Super Bowl — he is America too 🇺🇸🇵🇷🎶. Different sounds, same country, same game. The Super Bowl is big enough for frozen fields, cheese hats, country music… and Spanish lyrics. That’s not losing tradition. That’s America showing how big the tent really is. 🏈❤️ And you should try Tembleque, Alcapurrias and Mofongo! Don’t be sad, be happy!

The killing of Alex Pretti is a heartbreaking tragedy. It should also be a wake-up call to every American, regardless of party, that many of our core values as a nation are increasingly under assault.

Happy birthday, Dad. Your faith in humanity, your insistence on love over hate, and your belief that everyone can serve continue to renew me. In the darkest of times, your legacy is a light. When I feel hopeless, your spirit carries me. You will forever be in my heart.