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Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has named actress Bo Derek to the California Horse Racing Board.
The actress, who now lives in Santa Ynez, long has been active in protecting horses, serving as spokeswoman for the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act.
She has served as chair for the Department of Veterans Affairs' National Rehabilitation Special Events since 2000. Additionally, Derek has served as the special envoy of the Secretary of State on Wildlife Trafficking and has served on the board of WildAid and the Galapagos Conservancy, Ecuador.
Also named to the board is David Israel, 57, of Los Angeles. A writer and television producer, israel served onthe Coliseum Commission and the California Science Center Board of Directors.
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The Los Angeles Daily News' City Hall reporters Rick Orlov and Kerry Cavanaugh write about politics on the local, state and national stage.
Great! Two people who do not know horse racing on the Commission that oversees the sport in California. They are probably great persons and may do a good job. But the learning curve in a sport that has more interest points than an octogon!