First Steve Garvey lost his race to be California Senator. Then he lost a Hall of Fame vote

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GARVEY LOSES SENATE RACE...AND HALL OF FAME VOTE

Via David Lightman...

Steve Garvey ended his Senate candidacy with $659,627 on hand, according to Federal Election Commission records.

Though Garvey was beaten handily by Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., he did achieve one of the campaign’s stated goals–he won more than 40%.

He got 41.1% of the vote in the race for a full six-year term, the best showing for a statewide Republican Senate candidate since 2010, when executive Carly Fiorina won 42% against Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif.

Garvey raised a total of $20.3 million during his 13-month campaign, spending $19.7 million. He has a debt of $33,728.

The leftover money can be used for a variety of political initiatives, notably helping certain political committees or charities. He cannot use the money for any personal expenses.

Schiff ended the race with $6.5 million on hand after raising $47 million.

Garvey suffered another setback this month. He lost badly in the vote to be enshrined in the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Garvey was an all-star first baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres, retiring in 1987 The best players are usually on the Hall of Fame ballot five years after they retire, and need to be named on 75% of the Baseball Writers Association of America ballots for induction.

Garvey was on the ballot for 15 years, never getting more than 42% of the votes.

Other veterans’ committees have considered him, but he never made the cut. Earlier this month, the Classic Baseball Era Committee, which considers players and others involved in baseball before 1980, agreed to induct two new members into the Hall.

Twelve votes were needed for induction. Garvey received fewer than five.

NEWSOM UNVEILS ALL-FEMALE HALL OF FAME CLASS

California Gov. Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom last week unveiled the latest class of the California Hall of Fame — seven women “who remain beloved cultural icons and civil rights luminaries today, truly embodying the California spirit,” the governor said in a statement.

And who are these women?

The 18th California Hall of Fame class includes celebrity chef and author Julia Child, California’s first poet laureate Ina Donna Coolbrith, Olympic gold medalist Vicki Manalo Draves, civil rights activist Mitsuye Endo, primatologist Dian Fossey, civil rights activist Alice Piper and singer Tina Turner.

“These trailblazing women have shattered barriers, challenged societal norms, and driven progress that has transformed California and the world. By celebrating their extraordinary and lasting accomplishments, we are moving closer to truly honoring the rich diversity that defines our great state,” the first partner said.

The virtual induction ceremony will be held this Thursday at 6 p.m. You can watch here.

HOUSE APPROVES BILL TO EXPEDITE DISASTER RECOVERY

Via David Lightman...

The House has passed legislation allowing local governments to use leftover funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for other disasters — a change that should expedite recovery efforts.

Under the bill, which is now being considered by the Senate, a community can retain extra FEMA management costs for up to five years after a disaster. Among the uses for that money is planning for recoveries from other catastrophes.

Currently, management costs given to help recovery from a disaster can only be used for that specific disaster.

Rep. Josh Harder, D-Tracy, was a key sponsor of the measure.

“For too long, we have been playing catch-up with wildfires instead of preventing them. This bill flips the script, cutting red tape so communities like mine can tap into existing disaster funds before those flames threaten our homes,” he said in a House floor speech.

He said the legislation “means communities can rebuild faster, strengthen their defenses, and avoid devastating losses down the road.”

The House passed the bill by voice vote.

QUOTE OF THE DAY

“Whatever you think about Congresswoman Pelosi and her politics... the woman is tough. At 84 years of age many of us will be sitting around eating jello — she is traveling the world.”

- California GOP strategist Matt Rexroad, responding to news former Speaker Nancy Pelosi was hospitalized during a trip to Luxembourg, via Bluesky.

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Correction: This article incorrectly reported who had raised $20.3 million for his California U. S. Senate campaign. Republican Steve Garvey raised that amount.

This story was originally published December 16, 2024 at 4:55 AM.