Boxer, Fiorina to debate

The first televised debate between Democratic Sen. Barbara Boxer and her Republican challenger, Carly Fiorina, has been scheduled for Sept. 1 at St. Mary's College in Moraga.
The hour-long debate is sponsored by the San Francisco Chronicle, KQED and KTVU Channel 2 News. The program, which is commercial free, will be offered to television stations across the state.
A panel of reporters -- Carla Marinucci of the San Francisco Chronicle, Pilar Marrero of La Opinion and Scott Schafer of KQED -- will question the candidates. KTVU's political editor Rand Shandobil will serve as moderator.