Breaking News: Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom to pass on U.S. Senate race

Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom to pass on U.S. Senate race Los Angeles Times | January 12, 2015 | 9:38 AM Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsoms said today that he will not run for the U.S. Senate being vacated by Barbara Boxer.   The announcement by Newsom, the former mayor of San Francisco, intensifies the focus on other potential candidates for the seat, including Atty. Gen. Kamala D. Harris, former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, billionaire environmental activist Tom Steyer and several members of Congress. On the Republican side, Assemblyman Rocky Chavez and two former state GOP chairmen are weighing runs.   For the latest information go to www.latimes.com.