With negotiations ongoing to normalize relations between the United States and Cuba, we thought it was worthwhile to take a quick look at some of the times that California politicians and Cuba have crossed paths. 1900s: Congressman Joe Crail served as part of the U.S. Occupation of Cuba during his service in the Army. 1900s: Assemblyman […]
Murder Victims in the California Legislature
For the purposes of this post, I’ve excluded the folks who 1) died in duels, 2) were killed in military engagements (although Crabb was shot after surrendering and could probably be counted) or 3) were killed by law enforcement in the regular course of their job (Terry, looking at you). 1) Alexander P. Crittenden – After a seven-year extramarital […]
The Age of Lockyer Draws to a Close
An age in California’s political history is ending. One of the longest-serving elected officials in state history will be leaving office shortly after New Years, drawing to a close a career that started during the Nixon Administration. In California history, thirty-five people have served in the Legislature for more than a quarter-century, and only five […]
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