Kevin Barry Dever, featured artist during Livermore Wine Harvest Celebration, Aug 31-Sept 1
August 6, 2008
Livermore’s Bodegas Aguirre Winery will feature the work of abstract artist, Kevin Barry Dever, August 31 and September 1, during the 27th Annual Livermore Harvest Wine Celebration where over 40 wineries are participating in providing wine tasting, live music and food. The event includes: Live bands, complimentary wine tasting (at least two wines per location), 40 participating wineries, complimentary shuttle buses, food vendors on each site. Purchase tickets for the festival or for more Info visit: www.livermorewine.com. Contemporary abstract painter, Kevin Barry Dever’s art has been shown in many East Bay locations, such as the four-diamond, Renaissance ClubSport Spa and Resort in Walnut Creek, Calif. Kevin has also been attracting the attention of important art galleries in 2008. His work can be found at Lesa Johnson’s Art Gallery, in Lafayette, (925)377-0332. You can see more of Kevin’s art work online at: www.finethingsart.com
Abram Wilson launches AD-15 campaign website
July 7, 2008
Mayor Abram Wilson (R-San Ramon) unveiled his campaign website - www.wilsonforassembly.com. He will face Democrat Joan Buchanan to replace termed out Assemblyman, Guy Houston. AD-15 represents the only Bay Area legislative seat currently held by a Republican. Read more
G2B Gathering brings golf and networking together
June 20, 2008
Rick Silva, a leading networking facilitator in the Diablo Valley and East Bay has built and facilitated over 800 Business referral groups, So far. His B2B Gathering groups that meet along the 680 Corridor are about to spin off a new venue. Golf as venue for business networking meetings. Read more
CCRA gives nod to Rao in straw poll for Republican AD-15 nomination
May 14, 2008
The Contra Costa Republican Assembly, the Conservative Voice of the Republican Party, Wednesday night held a straw poll for that party’s nomination for the Assembly District-15 race on June 3. Both Rao and San Ramon Councilmember, Abram Wilson, appealed to the members in attendance, on the basis of their conservative principals and experience. Livermore businessman, Robert Rao, won the straw poll of those in attendance. Read more
CCRA to host Republican candidates for AD-15, May 14
May 8, 2008
The Contra Costa Republican Assembly will host four candidates for the Republican nomination for the AD-15 Assembly on Wednesday, May 14, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., at Denny’s Restaurant in Danville, located at 807 Camino Ramon Road at Sycamore. Scott Kamena, Judy Lloyd, Robert Rao, and Abram Wilson will be on hand to discuss the upcoming election to replace termed-out Assemblyman, Guy Houston, now a candidate for Contra Costa Supervisor (District 3).
Cost is $20 and includes dinner and program. For reservations call Margie Kauble at 510-758-2637, or Denise Gianni, at 510-222-3789, or send questions or RSVP by e-mail.
Sheriff Charlie Plummer endorses Scott Kamena for Assembly (AD-15)
March 5, 2008
Law enforcement legend Sheriff Charlie Plummer has announced his decision to back Republican Scott Kamena for State Assembly. Plummer with 54 years of service, served five terms as the Sheriff of Alameda County from 1987 to 2007, and is a statewide leader in law enforcement. “I have spent my life protecting our community from crime,” said Plummer. “Scott understands what it will take at the state level to keep families and neighborhoods safe. Simply put, nobody will be tougher on crime.”
Robert Rao touts Assembly 15 campaign distinctives
February 22, 2008
In a recent mailer, Republican Assembly (AD-15) primary candidate Robert Rao, says Democrats want to:
“Raise your property taxes; Raise your income taxes; Raise the yearly registration on our cars; Close the State Historical parks…and early release of 22,000 prisoners”
Instead, Rao promises to target:
“Expensive and underperforming programs that have not met their goals; Hundreds of duplicate and unnecessary programs; Pork, fraud and waste out of government…and we can start by getting rid of the ‘elevator operators’ in the State Capitol. Our elected leaders can push their own buttons”
But with which hand will Rao press the electorate’s buttons? In pictures posted on his campaign web site we are given the impression Rao is ambidextrious; using both his left and right hands to sign documents.
Local candidates announce state and county campaign news
February 13, 2008
Scott Kamena’s campaign for the Republican nomination for the 15th State Assembly race announced this week that Councilman Jeff Williams, became the fifth member of the Livermore City Council to publicly endorse Kamena’s campaign, marking the first unanimous City Council endorsement in the race for the 15th Assembly District. Livermore is the largest city in the sprawling district, which encompasses portions of Alameda, Contra Costa, Sacramento and San Joaquin counties. The endorsement of the City Council follows the unanimous endorsement of the Livermore Area Recreation and Parks District to which Kamena has been
elected twice.
Meanwhile, the Guy Houston campaign for the Contra Costa County Supervisor seat (D-III), announced it finished 2007 with $187,189 in total contributions. Incumbent Contra Costa Supervisor, Mary Piepho, raised $15,073 in the last six months since Houston announced his run for Supervisor. Houston also has garnered key county endorsements from Treasurer Bill Polleck, Assessor Gus Kramer and Sheriff Warren Rupf.
Kamena primary campaign for Assembly (Rep-AD-15) reports highest cash on hand
February 1, 2008
Livermore Parks Director and Assembly candidate Scott Kamena reported $361,751 in total contributions for 2007, more than all of his opponents for the third reporting period in a row. To date, Kamena says he has collected the vast majority of his contributions from sources within the 15th Assembly District. In addition to his lead in fundraising, Kamena’s campaign says it has garnered more district endorsements than any other Republican or Democrat running for the highly profile 15th Assembly seat.
