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CA Governor-elect Xavier Becerra’s heritage sparks USC students optimism for Latino representation

Xavier Becerra (left) and Steve Hilton (right) are in a race to be California's next governor. (Photo by Gage Skidmore/Flickr (left) and Benjamin Gamson (right))
Xavier Becerra (left) and Steve Hilton (right) are in a race to be California's next governor. (Photo by Gage Skidmore/Flickr (left) and Benjamin Gamson (right))

Annenberg Media’s Soledad Caldera Torres said she feels hopeful following the election of California’s new governor, Xavier Becerra. She added that Becerra’s Mexican-American heritage, along with his promise to serve the people and defend the Latino community against recent immigration enforcement restrictions, may help create a better California.