John Vasconcellos, the second longest serving member of the California Legislature (with 38 years), was one of the notables to leave us in 2014. Another was State Treasurer Bert A. Betts, who as a B-24 pilot in WWII, flew “30 consecutive missions over Germany and enemy occupied territory without once failing to complete a mission.” […]
The Quotable Rod Wright
There have been few legislators more fun to watch than Rod Wright. Often both funny and thoughtful, you always knew that he was speaking his mind. Among his greatest quotes from his time in the Legislature; QUOTABLE: During his time in the Legislature, Wright was one of the most quotable members, often serving as the […]
Shannon Grove’s Appeal to Heaven
Although public prayer by candidates and elected officials is nothing new, Assemblywoman Shannon Grove‘s plea to God (posted on Facebook this morning) was unlike any other that I can remember seeing before. Specifically,Grove declared, “as a child of the most high God” that the names of Rob McCoy and Pedro Rios “will be called on […]
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