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February 29, 2012 By Alex Vassar

The “Last Rancher” has died

Former Assemblyman Norman S. Waters, who served in the legislature from 1976 to 1990, died last weekend in Plymouth, CA. In addition to his legislative service, Waters (nicknamed “the Last Rancher”) had previously served as an Amador County Supervisor and a boardmember of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency. LINK: TSPNTV.com article

Filed Under: Deaths, JoinCalifornia, State Assembly, Top Stories

February 10, 2012 By Alex Vassar

Election Tracking

What to expect on the General Election ballot? Well, although we are still early in the candidate nomination period, we still have some idea of what to expect. With the “Top Two Primary” going into effect this year, the number of candidates on the General Election ballot will be capped at 315 this year, although […]

Filed Under: 2012 Election, ElectionVolunteer, JoinCalifornia, Top Stories

February 9, 2012 By Alex Vassar

Merv Evans for…

Friday marks the 59th birthday for Mervin Evans, one of California’s prolific candidates for public office. In the two decades since he began running, Evans has sought election to statewide office (4 times), the State Assembly (5 times), State Senate (just once), Congress (8 times), and U.S. Senate (three times in two states), while running […]

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