President Biden visits Los Angeles (January 8, 2025)
President Biden toured the Los Angeles fire zones immediately following the onset of the disaster, and briefed state and local officials on all the federal support we would be receiving.
Burn Scar Tour with Congressman Eric Swalwell (January 13, 2025)
Senator Allen and Congressman Swalwell tour the burn scar in the Pacific Palisades and Malibu.
Santa Monica College Donation Drive (January 14, 2025)
Santa Monica College hosted a donation drive to provide food, essential household items, and clothing for survivors of the LA Fires.
Opening of UCLA’s Disaster Recovery Center (January 14, 2025)
A Disaster Recovery Center opens at UCLA to provide a one-stop shop for fire survivors.
Fire Recovery Roundtable (January 18, 2025)
State and community leaders gather with stakeholders to discuss immediate support needed for fire survivors.
UC Legislator of the Year Award (January 28, 2025)
Senator Allen was recognized as UC Legislator of the Year.
Meal Distribution Event (January 30, 2025)
Teams Allen and Stern participate in a meal distribution event with American Red Cross.
Fire Recovery Roundtable (February 6, 2025)
Senator Allen leads a fire recovery roundtable conversation alongside impacted community leaders.
Burn Scar Tour with Senate Pro Tem McGuire (February 6, 2025)
Senator Allen leads Senate Pro Tem McGuire on a tour through burned neighborhoods in the Pacific Palisades and Malibu.
Fire Recovery Roundtable (February 7, 2025)
Senator Allen and Senate President Pro Tem Emeritus lead a fire recovery roundtable with a delegation of State Senators and community leaders.
Golden State Commitment Package Unveiling (February 7, 2025)
Senate leaders unveil the Golden State Commitment Package – a slate of fire recovery bills to address emerging needs of fire survivors.
Ukraine Foundation Remembrance Rally (February 23, 2025)
Senator Allen joins the Ukraine Foundation for their third anniversary Remembrance Rally – a global movement to show public support for Ukraine and condemn the unprovoked war brought on by Russia.
OceanWell & Las Virgenes Municipal Water District: Beyond the Surface (March 21, 2025)
OceanWell launches a first-of-its-kind desalination pilot project in the LVMWD reservoir, showcasing cutting edge technology to provide a safe and stable water supply for a region that has been hit hard by drought over recent years.
March for Our Constitution (March 22, 2025)
Senator Allen speaks at a March for our Constitution Rally to push back against federal overreach and protect states’ rights.
100 Days After: LA's Comeback Press Conference (April 17, 2025)
Senator Allen hosted the 100 Days After: LA's Comeback event to highlight state and local efforts to support the Palisades and Eaton Fire recovery efforts.
Recognizing Rakefet Abergel (May 4, 2025)
Senator Allen presents a Certificate of Recognition to Rakefet Abergel for her work at Temple Isaiah to uplift and engage with students in our K-12 education system.
Santa Monica Conservancy Annual Meeting (May 4, 2025)
Senator Allen speaks at the annual Santa Monica Conservancy meeting and presents a Certificate of Recognition to Libby Motika and Steve Loeper for their production Santa Monica Mosaic - The Way We Were: Shared Memories of a Village Lost.
Hermosa Hermanos Program Visit (May 18, 2025)
Senator Allen visits and speaks with Hermosa Hermanos, an organization run by female mentors to help boys (grades 9-12) improve their communication and life skills through volunteerism and community engagement.
WeHo Pride Parade (June 1, 2025)
Senator Allen celebrates the start of Pride Month with his staff and family in the annual WeHo Pride Parade.
Bill Signing Celebration: CA Film & Television Jobs Act (July 2, 2025)
Senator Allen joined state, local, and industry leaders on a film set to celebrate the monumental signing of the CA Film & Television Jobs Act, which modernizes the California Film & TV Tax Credit Program to better compete with other incentive programs around the world.
4th of July Parade (July 4, 2025)
Senator Allen and his family join in the celebrations at Santa Monica's 4th of July Parade.
Pali Long Term Recovery Group Launch (August 8, 2025)
Senator Allen joins the kick-off event for the Palisades Long Term Recovery Group – a local initiative formed to support the recovery of fire survivors by addressing the gaps between what survivors lost and what they receive from insurance or government aid.
Palisades Insurance Roundtable (August 24, 2025)
Senator Allen joins the Palisades Recovery Coalition for an insurance roundtable to discuss the lingering gaps in support.
BurnBot Demonstration (August 27, 2025)
Senator Allen attends a demonstration of BurnBot – an emerging technology being deployed to support brush clearance and defensible space efforts at scale.
USC Guest Lecture (October 6, 2025)
Senator Allen speaks to public policy students at University of Southern California to discuss legislative case studies and effective negotiating tactics.
Fire Safe Neighborhood Tour (October 15, 2025)
Senator Allen joins State Fire Marshal Chief Daniel Berlant, Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara, legislative colleagues, and LA County leaders to tour a Fire Safe neighborhood in Escondido and discuss how to implement similar community hardening and public safety efforts across California.
UCI Insurance Panel (October 23, 2025)
Senator Allen speaks on the Crisis in Property Insurance panel hosted by UC Irvine’s Center for Real Estate.
Heal the Bay (October 23, 2025)
Senator Allen speaks on a panel during the Heal the Bay Summit to talk about environmental challenges the Santa Monica Bay has faced.
Red Cross Blood Drive (October 25, 2025)
Senator Allen partners with American Red Cross to host a blood drive, helping to collect 35 units of blood including from seven first-time donors!
SMC Guest Lecture (October 28, 2025)
Senator Allen speaks to Santa Monica College students about the issue of gerrymandering, budget constraints, and the legislative process.
Milken Institute (October 28, 2025)
Senator Allen participates in a Fireside Chat at the Milken Institute, focused on resilience and insurability in Los Angeles and broader California.
Santa Monica Chamber Policy Summit (October 30, 2025)
Senator Allen speaks at the Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Policy Conference to provide an update on legislative accomplishments over the year and work ahead.
Torrance State of the State (October 30, 2025)
Senator Allen joins Assemblymember Muratsuchi for the Torrance State of the State to reflect on their careers in the State Legislature as they head into their final year.
LAPD Mass Events Training (October 31, 2025)
As Chair of the Senate’s Special Committee on International Sporting Events, Senator Allen speaks to LAPD’s International Security trainees as California gears up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the LA 28 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
E2 Summit (November 5, 2025)
Senator Allen joins E2, LA Cleantech Incubator, and LA Business Council for a keynote panel discussing recent environmental and climate policy initiatives.
Annual Holiday Celebration and Toy Drive (December 10, 2025)
Senator Allen hosts his annual Holiday Celebration and Toy Drive with two nonprofit organizations, Connections for Children and Safe Place for Youth, to help collect and distribute toys to local families in need over the holiday season.
LA Fire Department Award of Excellence Star Unveiling (December 12, 2025)
Senator Allen speaks at the Hollywood Walk of Fame’s unveiling of the LA Fire Department’s Award of Excellence Star, recognizing their heroic efforts during the unprecedented 2025 LA Fires.
El Segundo Holiday Parade (December 14, 2025)
Senator Allen joins El Segundo's Annual Holiday Parade to help spread holiday cheer!
