Monterey Times

Representative Jimmy Panetta, serving California's 19th district in the U.S. Congress since 2017, shared several updates through his social media on January 26, 2025. These posts highlighted local business developments, healthcare initiatives for veterans, and the creative endeavors of local students.

On January 26, Representative Panetta visited a new Thai restaurant in his district to celebrate its grand opening. He expressed enthusiasm for the role such businesses play in enriching community flavors and boosting the local economy. "Stopped by to celebrate the grand opening of a fantastic new Thai restaurant in CA-19! Local businesses like this bring unique flavors to our community and help drive our local economy. Wishing them great success and plenty of happy customers."

Later that day, Panetta informed his followers about upcoming mammogram screenings at the Gourley VA Clinic in Marina on January 28. This initiative aims to encourage veterans aged 40 and above to undergo annual screenings as part of efforts covered under the PACT Act, ensuring access to necessary health assessments. "On Jan 28, the Gourley VA Clinic in Marina will provide in-person mammogram screenings. This initiative encourages annual screenings for Veterans 40+ & those covered under the PACT Act, which ensures access to mammograms & breast cancer risk assessments for Veterans."

In another update on January 26, Panetta praised local students' creativity during their participation in a documentary film festival linked to C-SPAN's #StudentCam competition. The competition tasked students with creating documentaries centered around "A Message to the President," addressing critical issues important to their generation. "Inspired by the creativity and hard work of local students during their documentary film festival. Their thoughtful entries for the C-SPAN #StudentCam competition on 'A Message to the President' highlight critical issues to their generation and beyond."