US Representative for California's 30th district (also served for 27th and 24th previously) Born in Los Angeles, CA., October 24, 1954; B.A.,UCLA., 1974; J.D., Harvard Law School, 1979; lawyer, private practice; certified public accountant; member, California State Board of Equalization, 1990-1995, chair, 1991-1995; elected as a Democrat to the 105th and to all succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1997-present).