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File photo of former State Sen. Michael Rubio, D-Bakersfield, looking over the Senate Daily file with his daughter, at the Capitol in Sacramento, Calif., Friday, Sept. 9, 2011.   (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

On the Trail: Rubio not running

Rubio isn’t running, but it’s not the Rubio you’re thinking of. Late last month, Democrat Michael Rubio of Bakersfield resigned his seat in the … Read More

Mikey O Productions raised funds for these students from Roberto Clemente High School in Chicago to go to France. (Courtesy Roberto Clemente High School)

“Stand Up for Schools” fundraiser uses comedy to raise money for Chicago kids

Mama wasn't lying when she used to say, "Laughter is the best medicine." And for Chicago ailing schools, laughter might be one of the things that helps keep … Read More

Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) is under scrutiny after the home of a  prominent eye doctor, who has fundraised and has personal ties to the senator, was raided by the FBI recently.

Records show Sen. Menendez pushed for port security deal tied to donor

U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez (D-NJ) helped push a port security deal in the Dominican Republic that could be worth hundreds of millions to a company owned by … Read More

A Senate Ethics Committee investigation into Sen. Boba Menendez's conduct persists. (Getty Images)

After ethics complaint, Sen. Menendez pays $58,500 for two flights to Dominican Republic

U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez this month wrote a $58,500 check to a company owned by a South Florida eye doctor and political fundraiser to reimburse him for two … Read More

Kids in Juarez, Mexico being provided after school programming from Project Paz. (Photo/Mónica Lozano)

[VIDEO] NY-based Project Paz raises funds for the children of Juarez

Carlos Armando Garcia is a finance executive based in New York City, but whenever he would meet with potential clients and mention he was from Juarez, Mexico, … Read More

Former Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney speaks to reporters in Costa Mesa, Calif., Monday, Sept. 17, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

Romney joked that being Latino would give him better chance of winning

Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney joked in a fundraiser that he would have a better chance of winning the election if his father would not just have … Read More

Claudia A. López  (left), Dolores Huerta (middle), Roberto López (right) in May, 2011 at Claudia's graduation at San Francisco State University (Photo/Carolina López)

Dolores Huerta to give keynote speech at Bay Area Gardeners’ scholarship fundraiser

Tammie Pereira is not a morning person, but she says she’s been waking up at 5am every morning the past few weeks to prepare for the Bay Area Gardeners’ … Read More

This undated photo provided by the family shows Rebecca Ann Wingo. Wingo, 32, was one of the victims killed in the Friday, July 20, 2012 movie theater shooting in Aurora, Colo. (AP Photo)

Fundraising efforts for victims of the Colorado massacre

Katie Medley, 21, and her husband Caleb, 23, moved to Aurora from the small town of Florence, Colorado to pursue their dreams. Katie enrolled in veterinary … Read More

2011 Latin Recording Academy Person Of The Year Honoring Shakira - Backstage And Audience

Marc Anthony to host fundraiser for Maestro Cares Foundation

Marc Anthony is busy this summer, not only working on his singing and acting career, but hosting fundraisers for his favorite causes. This time the salsa … Read More

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Ricky Martin supports President Obama

Ricky Martin had some nice things to say about President Obama as the co-host of a fundraiser for his campaign at the Rubin Museum of Art in New York. Find out … Read More