State GovernmentCongressman Bera’s Father Guilty Of Campaign-Funding SchemeMay 10, 2016 | Bob MoffittThe Elk Grove Congressman’s father has pleaded guilty to using friends and family to contribute more than the allowed amount to two campaigns. He faces 30 months in prison and fines of $379,000.
Local Congressional Representatives React To Obama's SOTU SpeechJanuary 13, 2016In last night’s State of the Union address, President Obama said democracy grinds to a halt without a willingness to compromise. So is there any chance Congress will find common ground this year? It depends on who you ask. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Congressman Supports Sites Project In Colusa County To Help Folsom LakeNovember 12, 2015 | Bob MoffittWater levels at Folsom Lake are 15 percent of capacity and about 30 percent of average for this time of year. Congressman Ami Bera toured the area Thursday.
State GovernmentBera Angers Organized Labor Over Fast-Track Trade VoteJune 15, 2015 | Matt LasloSacramento Democratic Congressman Ami Bera has spent the last month weathering a blistering assault from organized labor over his support of the bill that would give the president fast track trade authority. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Deputy's Widow To Start FoundationJanuary 20, 2015 | Bob MoffittThe widow of a murdered Sacramento County Sheriff's deputy will attend President Obama's State of the Union address this evening. Danny Oliver's widow Susan says her family wants to help improve relationships between communities and law enforcement.
Bera Retains Seat In 7th Congressional DistrictNovember 19, 2014 | Bob MoffittTwo weeks after the November 4th elections, the Sacramento County elections office has Democratic incumbent Ami Bera with a slim edge over Republican challenger Doug Ose, but only a few ballots likely remain to be counted.
Bera Still Leads Ose In Congressional RaceNovember 14, 2014 | Bob MoffittThe Sacramento County Elections Office has processed another 9,000 ballots from the Nov. 4 general election
Ami Bera, Doug Ose In D.C. For U.S. House Of Representatives OrientationNovember 14, 2014 | Matt LasloThousands of votes remain to be counted, but both candidates in Sacramento's Seventh Congressional District race are on Capitol Hill this week for formal orientation to the House of Representatives. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Voter Mistakes And Campaign Monitors Fill Elections OfficeNovember 12, 2014 | Bob MoffittThe Sacramento County Elections Department says -by this afternoon- it hopes to have processed most of the 33,000 ballots remaining from last week's election. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.