Press Releases

Above: Friedman speaks to a crowd gathered at the AHNA’s Hanukkah Celebration

Above: Guillermo Mendoza-Lujan, RN, speaks while Rep. Friedman stands with healthcare professionals. 

GLENDALE, CA — Today, December 8, 2025, U.S. Congresswoman Laura Friedman (CA-30) joined frontline nurses, healthcare professionals, hospital representatives, and labor leaders at Glendale Memorial Hospital to rally against a Trump Administration policy that threatens to deepen California’s nurse shortage and drive up healthcare costs for patients and families.

Above: Friedman observes data from the Crescenta Valley Water District.
 

LA CRESCENTA, CALIFORNIA — U.S. Representative Laura Friedman (CA-30) toured the Crescenta Valley Water District, which serves communities in the northern part of her district. Roughly 30,000 to 35,000 residents receive clean water from this facility, including those in the communities of La Crescenta, Montrose, Verdugo, and a small portion of La Cañada‑Flintridge.

Above: Friedman prepares plated meals for families. 

HOLLYWOOD, CA — Congresswoman Laura Friedman (CA-30) joined hundreds of community members, volunteers, staff, and local elected officials at the Hollywood Food Coalition’s Community Dinner Program for the Thanksgiving meal service. This specific meal service serves more than 300 members of the local community.

Above: Friedman prepares boxed meals for community members.

PASADENA, CA — Today, November 26, 2025, U.S. Congresswoman Laura Friedman (CA-30) joined volunteers and staff from Union Station Homeless Services (USHS) to prepare and deliver meals to families in the community ahead of Thanksgiving. The rising cost of groceries and changes in SNAP benefits have increased the demand for food services like those offered by USHS.

Above: Friedman announcing the bipartisan Safe and Affordable Transit Act at Burbank Airport Metrolink station.