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Carbajal to go to inauguration but not in support of Trump

Written on 18 Jan, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 25 comments

Freshman Congressman Salud Carbajal will not join many of his fellow House Democrats in boycotting President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on Friday. Despite vowing to attend the inauguration, Carbajal is adamant the president-elect is a man he does not respect. “I... (Continue reading)

Trump references aplenty in Fareed-Carbajal debate

Written on 17 Oct, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 31 comments

During a televised congressional candidates debate, Democrat Salud Carbajal tried to pin Republican Justin Fareed to derogatory comments presidential candidate Donald Trump has made, while Fareed accused Carbajal of being a “machine politician” who serves the Democratic establishment. Carbajal and... (Continue reading)

Outside money pouring into Central Coast congressional race

Written on 13 Sep, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

The 24th Congressional District race has generated the sixth largest amount of outside spending among House races nationwide during the current election cycle, according to figures compiled by Washington D.C.-based think tank the Center for Responsive Politics. The District 24... (Continue reading)

Poll shows Justin Fareed leading in congressional race

Written on 19 Jul, 2016 in Featured, Opinion | 23 comments

OPINION by ZACK HUNTER Last week, a new poll showed Justin Fareed leading career politician Salud Carbajal in the race to replace Lois Capps in California’s 24th District. Fareed is up by two points, leading 46 percent to 44 percent.... (Continue reading)

Carbajal wins, likely to face off with Fareed

Written on 8 Jun, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 19 comments

Santa Barbara County Supervisor Salud Carbajal emerged from a crowded field of candidates as the leading vote-getter in the 24th Congressional District primary election. It appears Carbajal, a Democrat, will face Republican Santa Barbara businessman Justin Fareed in the general... (Continue reading)

Medical Industry giving big money to Fareed

Written on 3 Jun, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 26 comments

Two businessmen, in conjunction with their family, friends, employees and associates, have accounted for nearly $200,000 out of the approximately $1 million that District 24 congressional candidate Justin Fareed has raised. Both businessmen live in Los Angeles’ Westside and own... (Continue reading)

Top fundraiser in congressional race has personal finance woes

Written on 20 Feb, 2016 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 20 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The leading fundraiser in the District 24 Congressional race to replace retiring Lois Capps also leads the top four candidates in credit card debt and history of foreclosure notices and federal tax liens. Republicans Katcho Achadjian and... (Continue reading)

Allegations of intimidation and retaliation mar Congressional race

Written on 16 Feb, 2016 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 17 comments

By KAREN VELIE With the June primary less then four months away, entrenched Democratic party leaders are backing Santa Barbara County Supervisor Salud Carbajal for the 24th District congressional seat while supporters of his chief Democratic rival, Santa Barbara Mayor... (Continue reading)