Barbara Boxer
Boxer Claims SoCal Edison Knew Generators At San Onofre Nuke Plant Were Flawed
Barbara Boxer pressed federal regulators Wednesday to open a probe at the shuttered San Onofre nuclear power plant after uncovering documents that she said suggest the utility that runs it took shortcuts that compromised safety.
New Bill Would Regulate LA’s Helicopter Traffic
Rep. Adam Schiff and Sens. Dianne Feinstein and Barbara Boxer Monday introduced legislation that would regulate helicopter traffic over L.A. neighborhoods.
Calif. US Senators Call For Federal Probe Into High Gas Prices
Sens. Barbara Boxer and Dianne Feinstein are calling for a federal investigation into whether or not big oil companies are manipulating the high prices at the pump.
9 Percent: Calif. Voter Approval At Record Low For Boxer, Feinstein
Two of California’s most high-profile lawmakers are quickly losing favor among their constituents.
Former California State Treasurer Matt Fong Loses Battle With Cancer
Former California state treasurer Matt Fong, a Republican who lost a challenge to Democratic Sen. Barbara Boxer, has died after a battle with skin cancer.
Barbara Boxer To Visit School Allegedly Beset By Offensive Fumes
California Sen. Barbara Boxer will be making a personal visit Thursday to a Mecca school where offensive fumes have repeatedly sickened students and staff.
California Senator Wants Congress To Cut Oil Company Tax Breaks
A California Senator has partnered with President Obama in asking Congress to end $4 billion in annual tax breaks for the oil and gas industry.
Boxer, Feinstein Call For Inspections At Nuclear Power Plants
California’s two U.S. senators are calling on federal officials to perform inspections at two nuclear power plants to ensure the facilities are safe and have adequate emergency plans.
House, Senate Transportation Panel Stop For Ideas In LA
Sen. Barbara Boxer and eight Congress members have held a hearing in Los Angeles to gather local ideas as they craft a long-term federal strategy for transportation programs.
Ex-Firefighter Pleads No Contest To Baca, Boxer Threats
A former U.S. Forest Service firefighter who has been in jail since 2008 faces 19 years in prison for what prosecutors say was a set-up against the man’s wife.
Lawmakers Seek More Rail Money For California
With some new governors rejecting funds for high-speed rail, California’s two U.S. senators are telling the Obama administration that the federal government should redirect that money to their state.
Calif. Voters Concerned About Economy, Government
Anxiety about the economy and unhappiness with government were not enough to dissuade Californians from electing two veteran politicians in the state’s marquee races.
Boxer Retains Senate Seat
Senator Barbara Boxer gets to retain her hotly-contested Senate seat after a bruising challenge from Republican Carly Fiorina, former CEO of Hewlett-Packard.
Fiorina, Boxer Make Last Pitch For Senate Seat
With polls still showing a tight race, Carly Fiorina looks to pull off one of the biggest upsets in the nation over Democratic opponent Barbara Boxer, who says she expects to be re-elected.
Jobs Is Top Issue In Final Weekend Of Senate Race
Showing that politics and religion often do mix, Sen. Barbara Boxer spent the final Sunday before the election courting black voters Sunday at a church near downtown Los Angeles.
