Steve Garvey, Former Baseball Star, Launches Senate Campaign to Revitalize California

Former baseball star Steve Garvey has announced his candidacy for the US Senate race in California, aiming to become the first Republican elected to the chamber from the state since 1988. Garvey, known for his successful career with the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres, emphasized quality-of-life issues, public safety, and education in his campaign. He joins a crowded field of candidates vying for the seat previously held by the late Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein. California has not elected a Republican senator in decades, but Garvey hopes to bring star quality and a moderate message to the race.