Quick Peeks

5/19/2023

Thank You Gloria Molina The world has lost a groundbreaking lawmaker and politician – Gloria Molina.  Molina’s rise through local and state government required breaking down doors along with a few glass…

5/12/2023

Michael Berman For decades, Michael Berman led the political campaign world with innovative and groundbreaking strategy.  As reported in the L.A. Times, Berman passed away last week at the age of 75. …

5/5/2023

When Your Boss Thinks All You Do is Make Lunch Plans… Voters in Los Angeles chose three citywide leaders in November who had no experience working for the city and, so far,…

4/28/2023

Ready for the 2026 Election Season?   Yes!  Calpeek never gets enough political campaigns.  So let’s look at the top of the 2026 ticket.  California Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis has announced her campaign…

4/21/2023

Guilty Plea in Orange County Melahat Rafiei has pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud related to the corruption investigations in the cities of Irvine and Anaheim, including the proposed sale…

4/14/2023

Tweets Are Not Reality, or Policy “Tweeting is not policy.”  Nope, we’re not talking about the former President’s tweets.  We are quoting Anthony York, Spokesperson for Governor Gavin Newsom.  York gave that…

4/7/2023

The Fletcher Story Keeps Getting Worse As Calpeek readers know, San Diego County Supervisor Nathan Fletcher resigned to seek treatment for alcohol abuse and PTSD after allegations of sexual harassment, abuse, and…

3/17/23

Garcetti Lands Gig in India I imagine Eric Garcetti singing along to the words of John Denver’s “Leaving on a jet plane” or Demi Lovato’s“Sorry not sorry” (not to be confused with…

3/10/2023

Let the 2026 Campaign Cycle Begin If you have yet to recover from the 2022 election cycle, you may be distressed to learn how much campaign activity is already underway for 2026. …

3/3/2023

21 and Counting Including Obama By now, Calpeek readers know that Congresswoman Barbara Lee is the latest well-known elected official to announce her campaign to replace retiring U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein.  But,…

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