Hertzberg looking at comeback

Huggy Bob" Hertzberg could be planning a political comeback. Daily News,

Bob Hertzberg, the former Assembly speaker who left politics after losing his bid for Los Angeles mayor, said Monday he is considering a run for the state Senate.

"Once we know what the district will look like, I can decide whether to get in," Hertzberg said of his intention to run for the 27th state Senate District seat now held by Sen. Tony Strickland, R-Simi Valley.

Liningf up for Gallegly seat

Rep. Elton Gallegly's announcement last week that he will retire has set off a chain reaction of potential successors in the June 5 election. Daily News.

Ventura County Supervisor and moderate Republican Linda Parks announced her candidacy Monday. Democrat Supervisor Steve Bennett had already thrown his hat in the ring, and aides to state Sen. Tony Strickland, R-Simi Valley, said he will make his decision in the coming days.