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CalMatters: How Gavin Newsom is balancing the fight against Trump with Los Angeles fire relief

By Alexei Koseff Three months into President Donald Trump’s second term and the recovery from the firestorm that devastated Los Angeles, Gov. Gavin Newsom finds himself at a precarious juncture. The olive branch that Newsom extended to Trump in January,...

Spectrum News 1: Sen. Padilla vows to continue fighting for wildfire aid, discusses bipartisan legislation

By Tara Lynn Wagner California Sen. Alex Padilla vowed Thursday morning to continue fighting for aid to help with the rebuilding process after the January wildfires. “We are going to keep fighting for the aid that California needs, period —...

KABC: Sen. Alex Padilla pushes for wildfire prevention legislation during Pacific Palisades visit

By Rob Hayes California Sen. Alex Padilla toured parts of fire-ravaged Pacific Palisades Thursday, checking on recovery progress while pushing wildfire prevention legislation he has introduced to the Senate. Standing in front of contractors constructing a new home, Padilla pitched...

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WATCH: Padilla Celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week, Calls in to Congratulate 2025 California Teachers of the Year

WASHINGTON, D.C. — To celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) called in to the classrooms of some of the 2025 Teachers of the Year in California. Padilla dropped in to thank teachers from San Diego County, Los...

Padilla Sounds Alarm on DOJ Threats to Journalists, Joins Resolution Condemning Trump Attacks on Free Press

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, joined his colleagues in blasting President Trump’s continued attacks on the freedom of the press, a fundamental First Amendment right guaranteed by the Constitution. Padilla...

Padilla, Smith, Baldwin, Sanders Slam Trump Admin Proposal to Dissolve Mental Health Agency

Senators to Secretary Kennedy: “We demand that HHS not unlawfully dismantle SAMHSA, which would only serve to further exacerbate a growing mental health and substance use disorder crisis.” WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), co-founder of the bipartisan...

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Need Disaster Relief? Here Are Some Options

Dear Friend, This winter, California has experienced a relentless stream of severe storms—with rainstorms, flooding, and mudslides causing over one billion dollars in damages. My heart goes out to everyone who lost a loved one, and every family who saw...

A Year of Progress

Dear Friend,As we approach the end of the year, I want to wish you and your family a happy holiday season. I’m grateful to the people of California for putting their faith in me to represent them in the United...

The Inflation Reduction Act – Lowering Costs for Californians

Dear Friend,  I recently voted to pass the Inflation Reduction Act, which was signed into law by President Biden this month. This landmark new law will help lower energy and health care costs for millions of Californians, boost air quality, and...