Q&A: Alex Padilla, who will become California's first Latino senator, discusses his historic appointment The Citizen 5 years ago Padilla spoke with The Times by telephone shortly after his appointment was announced. Source: Los Angeles Times Share this: Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit One-on-One With Alex Padilla, California's New US SenatorDateJanuary 19, 2021In relation topostCalifornia Sen. Alex Padilla is campaigning hard — just not for himselfDateOctober 27, 2022In relation toCaliforniaAlex Padilla made history with his U.S. Senate win. What it means for LatinosDateNovember 11, 2022In relation toCalifornia