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US News: Farmworkers Fight Shaped California Attorney General Nominee

US News: Farmworkers Fight Shaped California Attorney General Nominee

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — In 1977, Cynthia Bonta was among 3,000 people who locked arms and tried in vain to prevent 400 riot police from evicting the mostly Asian tenants of a ...
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New York Times: Meet Rob Bonta, California’s New Attorney General

New York Times: Meet Rob Bonta, California’s New Attorney General

Good morning. After months of speculation, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday announced Rob Bonta, a Democratic state lawmaker, as his pick to become the next attorney general. “Rob represents what makes California ...
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San Diego Union Tribune | Opinion: Bonta an inspired choice to be California attorney general

San Diego Union Tribune | Opinion: Bonta an inspired choice to be California attorney general

The editorial board operates independently from the U-T newsroom but holds itself to similar ethical standards. We base our editorials and endorsements on reporting, interviews and rigorous debate, and strive for accuracy, fairness and ...
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What California is saying about Gavin Newsom’s pick for attorney general, Rob Bonta

What California is saying about Gavin Newsom’s pick for attorney general, Rob Bonta

Following Gov. Gavin Newsom’s announcement Wednesday, California Democrats offered words of praise and encouragement for Assemblyman Rob Bonta, who will not only be California’s top cop, but the first Filipino to hold ...
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WitnessLA: Progressive Justice Reformer Rob Bonta Named As California’s New Attorney General

WitnessLA: Progressive Justice Reformer Rob Bonta Named As California’s New Attorney General

Governor Gavin Newsom has announced that Democratic Assemblyman Rob Bonta is the person he has nominated to replace the state’s previous Attorney General Xavier Becerra Becerra, as most know, was confirmed last Thursday as President Joe Biden’s ...
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Los Angeles Times: Rob Bonta named California attorney general, would be first Filipino American in role

Los Angeles Times: Rob Bonta named California attorney general, would be first Filipino American in role

SACRAMENTO —  Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday appointed Democratic Assemblyman Rob Bonta as California attorney general, picking a leading advocate for criminal justice reform who has campaigned to abolish the death penalty and ...
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Asian Journal: Rob Bonta Makes History As California’s First Filipino American Attorney General

Asian Journal: Rob Bonta Makes History As California’s First Filipino American Attorney General

CALIFORNIA is set to have its first Filipino American attorney general. Assemblymember Rob Bonta (D-Alameda), who became the first Fil-Am in the state Legislature, is making history again after Governor Gavin Newsom ...
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