Tag: Rep. Adam Schiff

STUDIO CITY—On October 22, public mortgage reports of Adam Schiff, a Democrat, who is currently serving his 12th term in the House of Representatives representing the state of California, has been caught dually claiming both his home in Potomac, Maryland where he resides, and another house he owns in Burbank, California as his primary residence, and has been for decades.

Schiff is currently challenging Republican, Steve Garvey, California resident and former first baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres (1969-1987) for the vacant Senate seat of the late Senator Dianne Feinstein.

Mortgage records indicate that Schiff purchased his home located at 8204 Windsor View Terrace in Potomac, Maryland on May 9, 2003. The most recent Assessor’s estimated value is $1,081,700.00. The current mortgage payment is $610,000. 

CNN first reported that Schiff receives a $7,000 reduction, an estimated $70,000 tax break annual savings in property taxes on his condominium in Burbank, California, located in the southeastern end of the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles County.

Reports indicate that this tax break was only taken for the condo in California, not his Maryland home.

Adam Schiff has been serving the state of California as a State Representative since 2001, and in the U.S. Senate before that. Details are as follows.

California, District 30, 118th Congress (2023-Present)

California, District 28 113th-117th Congress (2013-2023)

California, District 29 108th-112th Congress (2003-2013)

California, District 27 107th Congress (2001-2003)

California State Senator from 1996-2000

In addition, Schiff has served as a senior member of the House Judiciary Committee. Schiff is currently on a leave of absence from the House Appropriations Committee to which he remains an ex officio member.

Schiff has been endorsed by many of his peers who served beside him for decades including California Governor, Gavin Newsom, Secretary of State, Rob Bonta, and former Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi.

Canyon News reached out to Governor Gavin Newsom for a statement regarding Mr. Schiff representing the state of California while residing in the state of Maryland but did not hear back in time for print.

By Sharon

Santa Monica—On December 9, President Joe Biden along with some White House staffers flew into Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and then went aboard Marine One to Santa Monica Airport. The President was greeted by Rep. Ted Lieu, Governor Gavin Newsom, and Los Angeles Mayor, Karen Bass.

As the Biden motorcade approached the Holmby Hills home where the event was to take place, Pro-Palestine protestors lined the streets. Security had put a barricade in place to separate those at the fundraiser from the demonstrators.

Reports indicate that there were Pro-Palestine protestors present at last month’s fundraising event with Vice President Kamala Harris and Second Gentleman, Doug Emhoff as well.

Rep. Nancy Pelosi(D-CA) First Lady Jill Biden, spoke first, followed by James Costos, and then President Biden who spoke for a total of 11 minutes.

“I’m not going to talk long for a couple of reasons: one, I know that I’m the only thing standing between you and Lenny Kravitz. (Laughter.) That’s number one.”

Biden took time to introduce some of the people in the audience. He made some jabs at his 2024 Presidential opponent, Donald J. Trump. FiveThirtyEight reported that according to YouGov 80 percent of those polled have a favorable view of Trump while Biden has 39 percent of those polled with favorable views of President Biden.

Biden looked at Governor Newsom, who has been at many of Biden’s campaign events, and said, “You’re always there.”

“Let me begin by thanking all of you,” Biden began.

In 2020, the reason we got 81 million votes — more votes than any presidential candidate has ever gotten — is because of all of you. You’re the reason why Donald Trump is a former president. (Applause.) Or as he hates to hear me say, a defeated president. (Laughter and applause).

It’s despicable. It’s simply despicable,” Biden said, then saying, a bit facetiously, “My guess is that he won’t show up at my next inauguration.”

According to those who attended the event, there was no mention of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, though the chants of “Cease Fire Now” by the protestors on the other side of the fence could be heard over Biden. The President did speak to the crowd about a new and improved railway stystem.

The event was hosted by designer Michael Smith and the former U.S. ambassador to Spain, James Costos. Co-hosts included Rob Reiner, Peter Chernin, Jim Gianopulos, Shonda Rhimes, Steven Spielberg, and Rick Caruso.

California Governor Gavin Newsom, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA), and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass were also present. 

Reports indicate that invitations were sent to those who supported Biden in the 2020 Presidential election in hopes of securing those votes once again.  Ticket prices reportedly started at $1,000 each.

By Sharon