Political Blotter: Ro Khanna’s new job, Mike Honda’s pick for Senate, and Chris Christie in California
Former congressional candidate Ro Khanna has a new job and is engaged to be married. Khanna, 38, has joined Smart Utility Systems -- a company with offices in Irvine and in Noida, India -- as vice president of strategic initiatives. Continue reading this article at...
Possible politicians that could run for Boxer’s seat
Bay Area politicians are stepping all over themselves in heaping praise on Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-California. Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom praised her for having the "courage of her convictions and the unflinching spirit of a true warrior-advocate." Continue reading this article at ABC 7
Carly Fiorina ramping up long-shot bid for White House
Carly Fiorina blazed a trail as the first woman to lead a Fortune 20 company, but the former CEO of Hewlett-Packard now seems to have an even bigger "first-ever" achievement in mind. Fiorina, 60, is energetically declaring "the end of the Obama era" at national...
Jim Brulte, Harmeet Dhillon seek second term to rebuild California GOP
Two years ago, Jim Brulte chastised his party for losing seats to laziness. “There were three Assembly seats that were lost because we got lazy,” Brulte said shortly after taking the helm as chairman of the California Republican Party in March 2013. “Leaders lead by...
Brulte, Dhillon to seek reelection as state GOP leaders
California GOP chairman Jim Brulte, widely credited with reviving the state Republican party’s fortunes, announced Monday that he would seek reelection to the post. Brulte highlighted the party’s recent victories -- notably blocking Democrats from having super-majorities in the state Senate and Assembly -- as...
Lawmaker rejects per diem, tax-funded car
A newly-elected Bay Area lawmaker isn’t reveling in the perks of public office. She’s forgoing two of the best bonuses afforded to members of the California Legislature. As her first act in office, Assemblywoman Catharine Baker, R-Pleasanton, has declined per diem payments and a taxpayer-funded vehicle,...