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Column: After Democratic infighting and a tense election, Robert Rivas will be California's next Assembly speaker

Por: Los Angeles Times Politics November 14, 2022

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One of California’s most important elections last week was held behind closed doors with only 63 voters. They elected the next state Assembly speaker. It’ll be Assemblyman Robert Rivas, 42, a San Benito County Democrat who grew up in farmworker housing on a vineyard in John Steinbeck country. The lawmaker was raised by a single mom and Mexican immigrant grandparents in a dwelling so small he didn’t have his own bed — another American... + full article



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