A New Generation of Elected Leadership…and Dogs Those standing around the water cooler are fascinated with Los Angeles’ new city-wide leaders, none of whom had previously worked for the city. 32-year-old Kenneth…
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…
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. …
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
San Diego Political Storm Rivals Bay Area Bomb Cyclone San Diego County Supervisor Nathan Fletcher will resign from the Board on May 15. Until then he will be receiving treatment for alcohol…
Tour T-Shirts Not Available for This Road Show Governor Gavin Newsom is skipping the normal “State of the State” address and will instead “tour” California. He is starting his tour at home:…