• Home
  • About Us
    • JoinCalifornia
    • Use as a Reference
  • California 175
    • 1849-1850 Events
    • Events Calendar
  • Political History
    • 2021 Senate to Assembly District Table
    • Covering the Capitol
    • Scott Lay’s Sofa Degree
    • Legislative Committee Reports
    • Legislative Staff
    • Term Limits in California
    • Notable No Votes
    • Redistricting
  • Nelson S. Dilworth Collection
    • California’s Military History
  • Leroy F. Greene Collection

One Voter Project

The Online Home of California's Political History

December 17, 2011 By Alex Vassar Leave a Comment

Born on Christmas: Why we often overlook (but just can’t forget) Mike Curb

Some birthdays get a little more recognition than others. In the rush of Christmas festivities, one of the easiest to miss is that of Mike Curb (turning 67 this December 24th). Of the twelve Lieutenant Governors to serve in the last forty-five years (since the legislature became fulltime), none fought as much with their Governor […]

Filed Under: Constitutional Officers, Current Research

December 10, 2011 By Alex Vassar Leave a Comment

Assemblyman Lilburn W. Boggs (1796-1860)

Wednesday marks the 215th birthday of Lilburn W. Boggs, who was both a delegate to the first Constitutional Convention (he didn’t attend) and served as an Assemblyman in 1852. What makes Boggs stand out is what he did before joining the legislature. Born in 1796, Boggs was first married at 21, and a Representative in […]

Filed Under: Current Research, JoinCalifornia, State Assembly

December 8, 2011 By Alex Vassar Leave a Comment

Oropeza Academy opens

Today marks the opening of the Jenny Oropeza Global Studies Academy in Long Beach. The Academy, located at Rancho Dominguez Preparatory School, is named for State Senator Oropeza, who died in office shortly before the 2010 General Election. The official ribbon-cutting will take place at 3:30 pm today.

Filed Under: Current Research, Deaths, State Senate

  • « Previous Page
  • 1
  • …
  • 106
  • 107
  • 108
  • 109
  • 110
  • …
  • 114
  • Next Page »

Recent News

New Capitol Trivia Book Released

November 22, 2025

The California Capitol Cocktail Trivia Book by Brian Ebbert (the … [Read More...]

2026-2032 California Congressional Maps

November 4, 2025

In a statewide special election held on November 4th, California voters adopted … [Read More...]

New 2025 “California Lawmaker” Released

December 14, 2024

The new edition of "California Lawmaker" by JoinCalifornia.com editor Alex … [Read More...]

Legislative Retirement

December 8, 2024

In December 2024, Assemblyman Corey Jackson introduced legislation (ACA 2 of … [Read More...]

Adding Candidates

March 7, 2024

When to add candidates to the election data is always an interesting question. … [Read More...]

Latest Tweets

  • Just now
  • More Tweets by Alex Vassar

Fun Fact

The longest gap in legislative service was Frederick Lux, who was out of office for 37 years between between his second and third Assembly terms.

California Lawmaker 2021

Now Available on Amazon

Recent Posts

  • New Capitol Trivia Book Released November 22, 2025
  • 2026-2032 California Congressional Maps November 4, 2025
  • Legislator Hometowns December 19, 2024
  • New 2025 “California Lawmaker” Released December 14, 2024

Copyright © 2025 · Education Pro on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in