Paco Torres
@pacotorres.bsky.social
Attorney & #CALeg Legislative Director 🏛 Bobby’s dad & Linda's husband 🏡 Hail #Stanford, hail 🌲 #NoVacations🪖 Usual disclaimers! He/him. 🇺🇸🇺🇦
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The way federal agents charged @padilla.senate.gov then handcuffed him is outrageous. This disregard for U.S. senators trying to ask questions is straight out of the authoritarian’s playbook. If the Trump Admin will attack a senator this way, what will they do to the American people?
Senator Padilla’s office sends me this video of his take-down and detention at Sec. Noem’s press conference in L.A.
June 12, 2025 at 7:43 PM
The way federal agents charged @padilla.senate.gov then handcuffed him is outrageous. This disregard for U.S. senators trying to ask questions is straight out of the authoritarian’s playbook. If the Trump Admin will attack a senator this way, what will they do to the American people?
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Thanks to Trump’s tariff taxes, the cost of living will skyrocket for working families. Food, coffee, & toilet paper are more expensive. Workers are losing their jobs. Retirement savings are shrinking. We can’t afford the price of Trump’s tariff taxes. #NoTrumpTariffTaxes #HandsOff
April 5, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Thanks to Trump’s tariff taxes, the cost of living will skyrocket for working families. Food, coffee, & toilet paper are more expensive. Workers are losing their jobs. Retirement savings are shrinking. We can’t afford the price of Trump’s tariff taxes. #NoTrumpTariffTaxes #HandsOff
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It was a gorgeous day for a Community Swearing-In! Today, we marked the beginning of my four-year Senate term surrounded by family, friends, & community leaders at California Citrus State Historic Park. I can’t wait to keep working together to #DeliverResults for the IE’s working families! #SD31
February 23, 2025 at 3:41 AM
It was a gorgeous day for a Community Swearing-In! Today, we marked the beginning of my four-year Senate term surrounded by family, friends, & community leaders at California Citrus State Historic Park. I can’t wait to keep working together to #DeliverResults for the IE’s working families! #SD31
FYI: @senatorcervantes.bsky.social’s bill package for the year is closed.
February 21, 2025 at 6:46 PM
FYI: @senatorcervantes.bsky.social’s bill package for the year is closed.
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Today, we honor the life & legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by continuing the struggle for justice & equality for all people—regardless of the color of their skin, who they love, or where they were born. Let us draw hope from Dr. King’s example of courage in the face of oppression. #MLKDay
January 20, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Today, we honor the life & legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by continuing the struggle for justice & equality for all people—regardless of the color of their skin, who they love, or where they were born. Let us draw hope from Dr. King’s example of courage in the face of oppression. #MLKDay
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I am honored to be appointed by Senate Pro Tem Mike McGuire as Chair of the Senate Elections Committee. I will fight to defend our sacred right to vote, make political campaigns & our elections systems more transparent, & improve ballot access for lawfully registered CA voters. #SD31 1/2
January 4, 2025 at 8:27 PM
I am honored to be appointed by Senate Pro Tem Mike McGuire as Chair of the Senate Elections Committee. I will fight to defend our sacred right to vote, make political campaigns & our elections systems more transparent, & improve ballot access for lawfully registered CA voters. #SD31 1/2
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#Hanukkah🕎 Sameach! My family and I wish everyone in the Inland Empire and beyond who is celebrating a blessed Festival of Lights. May this holiday season bring love, light, and peace to you and your loved ones!
December 26, 2024 at 4:07 AM
#Hanukkah🕎 Sameach! My family and I wish everyone in the Inland Empire and beyond who is celebrating a blessed Festival of Lights. May this holiday season bring love, light, and peace to you and your loved ones!
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On this blessed Christmas Eve, my family and I wish you and your loved ones a very #MerryChristmas🎄! #SD31
December 24, 2024 at 8:43 PM
On this blessed Christmas Eve, my family and I wish you and your loved ones a very #MerryChristmas🎄! #SD31
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Today, we celebrate the 2nd anniversary of President Biden signing the Respect for Marriage Act, which guarantees marriage equality for same-sex & interracial couples. As a member of our @calgbtq.bsky.social Caucus, I’ll keep fighting for equal rights & dignity for our LGBTQ+ community. #LoveIsLove
December 14, 2024 at 12:19 AM
Today, we celebrate the 2nd anniversary of President Biden signing the Respect for Marriage Act, which guarantees marriage equality for same-sex & interracial couples. As a member of our @calgbtq.bsky.social Caucus, I’ll keep fighting for equal rights & dignity for our LGBTQ+ community. #LoveIsLove
Holiday hot take: Nightmare Before Christmas is overrated.
December 12, 2024 at 7:49 PM
Holiday hot take: Nightmare Before Christmas is overrated.
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On Wednesday, I celebrated our community & the holidays with Riverside Latino Network at their 26th Annual Nuestra Navidad Breakfast. A big thank you to outgoing President Scott Hernandez for all his efforts, & congratulations to Alex Cortez, the new Latino Network president! #SD31
December 12, 2024 at 6:38 PM
On Wednesday, I celebrated our community & the holidays with Riverside Latino Network at their 26th Annual Nuestra Navidad Breakfast. A big thank you to outgoing President Scott Hernandez for all his efforts, & congratulations to Alex Cortez, the new Latino Network president! #SD31
In case the move hasn’t been obvious: I am proud to follow my boss to the State Senate, where my #CALeg career began way back when! #TeamCervantes 1/2
Last week, it was my honor to be sworn in as a member of the State Senate. This was a momentous day, as I am ready to build off the work done as a member of the Assembly & make a difference for the people I have the privilege of representing in #SD31. #DeliveringResults #CALeg
December 10, 2024 at 9:58 PM
In case the move hasn’t been obvious: I am proud to follow my boss to the State Senate, where my #CALeg career began way back when! #TeamCervantes 1/2
Hey #CALeg folks! I'm remaking the "California" list that I had on Twitter. It's a mix of reporters, staffers, advocates, and policymakers who will keep you up to date on what's happening in and around the Capitol. (Electeds will be on a separate list!) You can find it here: bsky.app/profile/paco...
December 9, 2024 at 5:15 PM
Hey #CALeg folks! I'm remaking the "California" list that I had on Twitter. It's a mix of reporters, staffers, advocates, and policymakers who will keep you up to date on what's happening in and around the Capitol. (Electeds will be on a separate list!) You can find it here: bsky.app/profile/paco...
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Today, I introduced my first bill as a State Senator: Senate Bill 3. This bill will serve as a vehicle to update the process used by county registrars to report updated election results, as well as reform the way votes are counted in CA (known as the canvass of the vote). #SD31
December 3, 2024 at 12:49 AM
Today, I introduced my first bill as a State Senator: Senate Bill 3. This bill will serve as a vehicle to update the process used by county registrars to report updated election results, as well as reform the way votes are counted in CA (known as the canvass of the vote). #SD31
Today is that weird day every two years when the entirety of #CALeg is composed of only half of the Senate.
The Assembly is technically memberless until Swearing-In Day tomorrow.
The Assembly is technically memberless until Swearing-In Day tomorrow.
December 1, 2024 at 6:10 PM
Today is that weird day every two years when the entirety of #CALeg is composed of only half of the Senate.
The Assembly is technically memberless until Swearing-In Day tomorrow.
The Assembly is technically memberless until Swearing-In Day tomorrow.
*tap tap* Is this thing on?
November 27, 2024 at 10:15 PM
*tap tap* Is this thing on?
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Apple suspends all advertising on X/Twitter, joining IBM, Lionsgate and the European Commission
November 17, 2023 at 7:44 PM
Apple suspends all advertising on X/Twitter, joining IBM, Lionsgate and the European Commission
I can’t believe I have to say this, but it is an unmitigated good thing that Osama bin Laden is no longer among the living.
November 16, 2023 at 6:55 AM
I can’t believe I have to say this, but it is an unmitigated good thing that Osama bin Laden is no longer among the living.