SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Former California Assemblyman John Vasconcellos, a colorful Democrat who was considered a visionary and served for 38 years in the state Legislature, died Saturday. He was 82.

Vasconcellos — whose political career spanned from Ronald Reagan to Arnold Schwarzenegger serving as governors of California — passed away Saturday surrounded by his family and loved ones at his Santa Clara home, said Rich Robinson, a former longtime aide.

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