Becerra Launches Final Push: Hollywood Rally Marks Last Campaign Stop

Xavier Becerra concluded his final campaign tour in Southern California on Sunday afternoon with a rally at the Hollywood Palladium. The event served as the last major stop before the gubernatorial election, which takes place in two days. The former U.S. Attorney General arrived to chants from a large crowd that had gathered to support his bid for the California governor's office.

The tour included four stops across the region. Becerra began the day in Oceanside, where he joined state Senator Catherine Blakespear and state Senate candidate Mara Elliott for a voter mobilization kickoff. He later met with Congressman Dave Min in Irvine and Congressman Derek Tran in Stanton. These appearances were designed to energize the base and coordinate final outreach efforts across the district.

At the Hollywood Palladium, Becerra shared the stage with top Democratic figures. Governor Gavin Newsom and former Vice President Kamala Harris addressed the audience. Harris spoke about leadership, stating that the true measure is not who one defeats but who one helps move forward. She identified Becerra as the candidate who embodies that approach. Other attendees included Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff.

Voters cited specific policy positions and personal connections in their support for the candidate. Enrique Noriega, a father with a daughter who has special needs, attended the rally to voice his backing for the Independent Home and Supportive Services program. Noriega explained that the program provides a wage for family caregivers. He supported Becerra's pledge to increase those wages, noting that it allows families to provide care at home rather than in costly institutional settings.

Luis Mota, a union worker from the International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers, represented his local group at the event. Mota, who works as a day laborer, described Becerra as a source of hope for the community. He emphasized the need to end what he called racism against the Hispanic and immigrant populations. Mota stated that the candidate gives Latinx residents the chance to hold positions of influence and help their communities.

Carmen Ponce and her husband José also attended the rally. They described Becerra as one of their own who believes in his plan for the state. Ponce urged others to vote to reclaim the state and the country. She noted that their parents arrived years ago and worked hard to build a life, making it the current generation's turn to protect that progress.

Becerra told the crowd that everything they love is at risk, including their families, security, and rights. He framed the upcoming vote as a chance to turn out in numbers and create a wave of support. He said that if voters do their part, the results will sweep away the corruption and cruelty of the current administration. Becerra closed by describing himself as a proud son of immigrants, a figure he said is most feared by those who oppose the party's platform.