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February 4, 2012 By Alex Vassar Leave a Comment

David Broderick at 192

Today marks the 192nd anniversary of the birth of  David C. Broderick (born February 4, 1820 in Washington, DC). Broderick, a member of the Whig Party, was elected to the California State Senate a month at age 29 birthday and was became a U.S. Senator at 36. He served almost three years before being killed […]

Filed Under: Congress, Deaths, JoinCalifornia, State Senate

January 5, 2012 By Alex Vassar Leave a Comment

Senator Ruben Ayala died

Former State Senator Ruben Ayala died Wednesday night in Ontario. A report in the Sacramento Bee noted that Ayala had fought a long illness. Ayala, who served in the Senate from 1974-1998, was the long-time Chair of the Agriculture and Water Committee, a powerful position that he used to draft a bill authorizing the construction […]

Filed Under: Current Research, Deaths, State Senate

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

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