California Democrats are back home today following their 3-day state convention in Anaheim. The big buzz at the convention was all about the race that is still more than a year away: the race to replace California U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer, who will retire from the Senate after next year's election. The two most high-profile candidates to replace Boxer were at the convention: two women who are a study in contrasts. KQED'S Politics & Government Reporter Marisa Lagos has more in this story that aired on KVCR in this morning's California Report.
U.S. Senate Candidates Kamala Harris, Loretta Sanchez Highlight Calif. Democratic Convention
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Marisa Lagos, KQED