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20th District Spotlight
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Did you know that Western Bagel "The Bagel That Won The West®" is based in the 20th District? Western Bagel is headquartered in Van Nuys. Opened in 1947, Western Bagel was the first bagel bakery in Los Angeles.  Now, 60 years later, they have eleven retail locations and distribute nationally and internationally.
Senator Padilla's Senate Bill 1420 Signed into Law
Senator Padilla with SB 1420's Sponsors and Gov Schwarzenegger
Senator Padilla with SB 1420's Sponsors and Gov Schwarzenegger
In September Senator Padilla's SB 1420 was signed into law making California the first state in the nation to tackle obesity with menu labeling on a statewide level.  SB 1420 requires restaurant chains with 20 or more locations to post calorie information on their menus and indoor menu boards.  More than 17,000 restaurant locations throughout California will post calorie information on menus and menu boards by January 1, 2011.  Watch the signing ceremony here.
Support the Cesar E. Chavez National Holiday Coalition
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Eight states, including California, now recognize Cesar Chavez's March 31st birthday as an official holiday. Support the efforts of the Cesar E. Chavez National Holiday Coalition and learn more about the life and legacy of Cesar Chavez at a new site by clicking here. 
Valley High School Teaches Engineering & Design
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Senator Padilla visits Monroe High School's cutting-edge Engineering & Design Program.  The program is the brainchild of Lewis Chappelear who was recently recognized as California Teacher of the Year.  For more photos click here
Digital TV Transition
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As you may have heard as of February 17, 2009 TV stations will begin broadcasting in digital only.  That means if you have an analog TV or a TV with rabbit ears you will need to get a digital-to-analog converter box or purchase a new TV.  For more information on the digital TV transition and the converter box coupon program click here.
Office Locations
Capitol Office
916-651-4020
State Capitol, Room 4032
Sacramento,  CA  95814
District Office
818-901-5588
6150 Van Nuys Blvd., #400
Van Nuys,  CA  91401
 
D-San Fernando Valley
Senate District 20

Thank you for taking the time to visit my website. 

I am proud to represent the more than 850,000 residents of the 20th Senate District.  From Lake View Terrace to Canoga Park, from Sylmar to Toluca Lake, the district includes most of the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles. 

Here you will find the latest information from both my Capitol Office in Sacramento and my District Office in Van Nuys.

It is a genuine privilege to serve in the California Senate. Please take the time to share your thoughts, ideas and opinions. Feel free to write, phone or email me. I look forward to hearing from you.

Thank you for the opportunity to be of service.

Sincerely,

Alex Padilla

 
Calendar
November 2008
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General Election
General Election
Tuesday, November 04, 2008
Veteran's Day
Veteran's Day
Tuesday, November 04, 2008
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Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving
Thursday, November 27, 2008
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Final Adjournment
Final Adjournment
Sunday, November 30, 2008
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Convening of the 2009-10 Regular Session
Convening of the 2009-10 Regular Session
Monday, December 01, 2008
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