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Alex Padilla to fill Kamala Harris’ Senate seat
Gov. Gavin Newsom has named Secretary of State Alex Padilla to fill Vice President-elect Kamala Harris’ Senate seat. He’ll be California’s first Latino U.S. Senator.
By Madeleine Brand • • 49m ListenGov. Gavin Newsom has named Secretary of State Alex Padilla to fill Vice President-elect Kamala Harris’ Senate seat. He’ll be California’s first Latino U.S. Senator. He began his political career as the youngest member ever elected to the LA City Council.
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5 storiesAlex Padilla will be the first Latino US Senator from California
Gov. Gavin Newsom has named Secretary of State Alex Padilla to fill Vice President-elect Kamala Harris’ Senate seat. He’ll be California’s first Latino U.S. Senator.
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President-elect Joe Biden has chosen California Attorney General Xavier Becerra to be Secretary of Health and Human Services.
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LA food banks are usually busy during the holidays, but demand is even higher now. More than 1 million Californians are on unemployment .
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Actor Tom Cruise was taped screaming at two crew members on the set of “Mission Impossible 7” in London. He was angry because they weren’t following COVID-19 safety protocols.
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Evan Kleiman recommends where to buy some tasty treats this holiday season.
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