John Conness, fortunately, still represents us. So what if Conness hasn’t held public office since 1869? Because, right now ...

John Conness, fortunately, still represents us. So what if Conness hasn’t held public office since 1869? Because, right now he might be California’s weapon has against Donald Trump’s lawless ...

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Conness’ words should carry special weight now because he, like us, was living in an era of political emergency and bitter conflict. John Conness, the 14th of 14 children, was born in 1821 in ...

(File photo by Chris Stone/Times of San Diego) John Conness, fortunately, still represents us. So what if Conness hasn’t held public office since 1869? Because, right now he might be California ...