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California Sen. Alex Padilla is campaigning hard — just not for himself

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — On an unusually cool morning in the Central Valley, Sen. Alex Padilla rallied campaign volunteers, urging them to knock on doors and phone voters to promote a Democratic candidate in one of the most competitive congressional districts in the nation.

Los Angeles Times

California’s down-ballot races most contentious and costly in midterm election

More than $1 billion so far has been poured into California races — but with less than three weeks to go before voting ends, candidates for governor and U.S. Senate haven’t aired a single general-election ad that touts their campaigns.

Los Angeles Times

Just Sayin’: Calling off January fan convention is the White Sox’ latest ‘mediocre’ move

Not even explaining why invites the public to speculate that Sox bigwigs don’t have the stomach for being questioned and criticized, perhaps even booed as Tom Ricketts was at the Cubs Convention in 2020.

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California Republican likens US Senate run to Christian mission in ‘dark continent of Africa’

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Mark Meuser is no stranger to uphill battles in California politics. The Republican, running a longshot bid to unseat Sen. Alex Padilla in the deep blue state, is a staunchly conservative lawyer who opposes abortion rights and believes the 2020 presidential election is still unresolved.

Tribune News Service

Jaime Jarrín is going, going — kiss him goodbye!

Jaime Jarrín went from a boy with a "microphonic voice" to one of the greatest broadcasters of all time. This is the story of how he helped bring baseball to Latinos.

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LA civic leaders call for Martinez, de León and Cedillo to resign from City Council

LOS ANGELES — The chorus of civic leaders calling for L.A. City Council members Nury Martinez, Kevin de León and Gil Cedillo to step down from the City Council grew louder Monday, as U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla, Mayor Eric Garcetti and both mayoral candidates called on the embattled politicians to…

Los Angeles Times

Editorial: Gov. Newsom has earned another term leading California

In responding to a series of events largely beyond his control, Gov. Gavin Newsom has emerged as one of the most powerful governors in California history.

Los Angeles Times

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Editorial: Endorsement: The nation needs Alex Padilla in the US Senate

When Alex Padilla took over Kamala Harris’ seat in the U.S. Senate in 2021, he quickly proved that Gov. Gavin Newsom had made a wise appointment, stepping confidently onto the national stage at a moment of intense political turmoil. On Nov. 8, voters will be asked to give him his…

Los Angeles Times

Heat waves can be deadly. California workers, lawmakers push for federal labor protections

Francisco Tzul, a garment worker in Los Angeles, said he's seen people die on the job due to heat-related stress and illness.

Los Angeles Times

Immigrant advocates pan scope of eligibility for new 'Dreamers' rule

Immigrant advocates criticized the Biden administration’s new rule to fortify the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.

Roll Call

Sinema’s last-minute push on Democrats’ climate bill added $4 billion to combat Western drought

WASHINGTON — When Sen. Joe Manchin III and Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer landed a surprise agreement on a health care, climate and tax bill last month, all but one Senate Democrat accepted the deal rather than risk collapse with further negotiation.

Los Angeles Times

While McKinney fire rages, wildfire legislation stalls. Here’s what feds can do immediately

WASHINGTON — As the McKinney fire grew to become California’s largest of the season, leaving four people dead so far in Siskiyou County, members of Congress resigned that they could do nothing but hope:

McClatchy Washington Bureau

After a $54 Billion Airline Bailout, Elizabeth Warren Thinks She Gets To Make the Rules

More airline workers and more flights—not bailouts and restrictions on mergers—is the better policy.

Reason

Elizabeth Warren Wants To Stop Airline Mergers, Despite Evidence That They Lower Airfares

The senator urged the Department of Transportation on Monday to regulate airline consolidation and levy heavy fines for canceled flights.

Reason

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McClatchy Washington Bureau

Sen. Padilla got $250 million in local projects for California. Job well done or pushing pork?

WASHINGTON — Sen. Alex Padilla boasts he’s secured about $250 million for 134 projects, ranging from bike and pedestrian path improvements to flood control.

Los Angeles Times

People mover, new bike paths and bus lanes: 2028 Olympics could fuel a transit boom in LA

LOS ANGELES — A new $1.4 billion electric people mover above the streets of Inglewood would whisk spectators past the Forum to the 2028 Summer Olympics opening ceremony at SoFi Stadium. Across the region, miles of new bike paths, more bus lanes and new bike shares would emerge.

Los Angeles Times

Jean Guerrero: If Congress won't help the 'Dreamers,' Biden should

It's been 10 years since President Barack Obama announced from the White House Rose Garden that tens of thousands of people who grew up in the United States would be allowed to temporarily work here without fear of deportation.

Los Angeles Times

With a triumphant primary win, Newsom eyes the road ahead

Gov. Gavin Newsom appeared as unconcerned with the primary election Tuesday as most Californians.

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Tribune News Service

Prospects dim for quick deal on Senate immigration proposals

WASHINGTON — Senate negotiators sounded doubtful they could put forward a bipartisan immigration proposal before Congress leaves Washington for an August break, dimming the prospects to pass long-awaited immigration changes ahead of midterm elections that could flip control of Congress.

Roll Call

Prospects dim for quick deal on Senate immigration proposals - Roll Call

Senate negotiators sounded doubtful they could put forward a bipartisan proposal before Congress leaves Washington for an August break.

The Independent UK

Primary sends mixed signals in heavily Democratic California

California is a Democratic fortress, but Tuesday’s primary election may have revealed some cracks

The Independent UK

Newsom wins California primary, is big favorite in November

California Gov. Gavin Newsom faces a little-known Republican state senator in the November general election

Los Angeles Times

California Sen. Alex Padilla advances in midterm primary; congressional races likely to reverberate nationally

LOS ANGELES — Sen. Alex Padilla, who was appointed to the post after Kamala Harris became vice president, easily won a spot on the November ballot after California voters hit the polls on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Newsom expected to cruise to victory in California primary

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is back on the ballot after defeating a recall attempt last year

Axios

Antitrust bill's progress sparks tech lobbying splurge

As a bill to ban companies from preferencing their own products advances, firms are fighting back.

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