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California Young Democrats Respond to Increase of Hate Crimes on/around College Campuses

Apr 30, 2010 No Comments ›› VCDCC Admin

Sacramento - The California Young Democrats, California College Democrats and California Young Democrats Black Caucus are shocked, saddened and concerned by the most recent of 7 known hate crimes committed on a California public university campus in the past 4 months. California Young Democrats President Alissa Ko said, “This most recent event at California State ...

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Dem Club of Camarillo to Host Timm Herdt

Apr 29, 2010 No Comments ›› Bruce Little

The Thursday, May 6th meeting of the Democratic Club of Camarillo will feature Timm Herdt, Sacramento Bureau Chief for the Ventura County Star. Timm will speak about the current state of politics in Sacramento. He has been a writer and editor at the Ventura County Star and its predecessor, the Ventura County Star-Free Press, for ...

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Ventura County Democratic Party Hosts Annual 2010 Spring Fling Barbeque and Party with Lieutenant Governor Candidates, May 23, 2010, Thousand Oaks

Apr 29, 2010 No Comments ›› Sandra Kinsler

Ventura County, California - The Ventura County Democratic Party will hold its annual 2010 Spring Fling Barbeque and Party at noon on May 23, 2010 at the Conejo Creek North Park, Thousand Oaks. Among the invited guest speakers are the Democratic Lieutenant Governor candidates, Los Angeles Councilwoman Janice Hahn and San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom. ...

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National Women’s Political Caucus Endorses Marie Panec for 24th Congress District

Apr 29, 2010 No Comments ›› VCDCC Admin

Oak Park, CA - Marie Panec, Democrat for Congress in CA 24, has been endorsed by the National Women’s Political Caucus. Clare Giesen, Executive Director of NWPC, said, "National Women's Political Caucus gladly endorses Marie Panec for Congress. Marie brings a strong resume' of governance experience and qualifications as a two term elected member of a ...

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California Nurses Endorse Marie Panec for 24th Congress District

Apr 29, 2010 No Comments ›› VCDCC Admin

Oak Park, CA - The California Nurses Association/National Nurses Organizing Committee has endorsed Marie Panec, Democrat, for the U.S. Congress, in CA-24. CNA/NNOC is a professional association that represents 86,000 registered nurses throughout the nation. In announcing the endorsement, Malinda Markowitz RN, co-president of the organization, said, “We are impressed with Marie Panec’s depth of experience and ...

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CD 24 Democratic Candidate’s Forum in Ojai

Apr 26, 2010 No Comments ›› SPK

Come out and meet the Democratic Candidates for the Democratic Nomination to go up against Elton Gallegly in November. The Primary is June 8th! Tim Allison---------------------Marie ...

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Sierra Club National Endorsement of Tim Allison for 24th Congressional District Underscores Dedication to Environmental Issues

Apr 23, 2010 No Comments ›› VCDCC Admin

Ventura, Calif.—April 5, 2010. The national Sierra Club and Los Padres Sierra Club have endorsed Tim Allison in his candidacy to run for Congress in the 24th Congressional District. The support from the nation’s oldest environmental organization is one of a number of key endorsements made to back Allison’s bid to unseat Rep. Elton Gallegly ...

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Rep. Lois Capps (D-Santa Barbara) endorses Tim Allison for U.S. Congress

Apr 23, 2010 No Comments ›› VCDCC Admin

Capps joins Teachers, Democratic Party, Building Trades & Labor Council Supporting Allison Ventura, Calif. Monday, March 29, 2010―Today, U.S. Representative Lois Capps (D-Santa Barbara) endorsed Tim Allison’s campaign for the 24th Congressional District. The endorsement by Congresswoman Capps is significant because it is the first endorsement in the 24th Congressional District by a sitting member of Congress. ...

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Harris Picks Up Key Endorsements in AG Race

Apr 22, 2010 No Comments ›› Bruce Little

Not a bad two weeks for Kamala Harris, candidate for state Attorney General. She picked up endorsements from the CA Democratic Party, LA Mayor Antonio Villaregosa, Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi, and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) California, a coalition of more than 700,000 working Californians.  Harris is currently the San Francisco District Attorney and she ...

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*UPDATE FINAL* CDP Convention in LA

Apr 20, 2010 No Comments ›› SPK

After driving down yesterday(April 16th) to register and pay my fees/dues, which were graciously picked up by the club (THANK YOU OVDC), I decided to take the Amtrak from Ventura this morning. Mostly because of the e egregious cost of parking and my love of taking the train and my bike. I like riding the 2003 ...

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