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The L.A. Press Club is hosting an informational chat with "key political advisers and campaign strategists" in the California primary on Thursday. None, apparently, had confirmed by the time the release went out -- no names are given. Patt Morrison, the club's VP, will moderate. It's at 7:30 p.m. at the club's Hollywood offices, 6464 Sunset Blvd., and isn't cheap: $10 for members, $25 for non-members, but free if you join on the spot.
The lead story in the club's new 8 Ball newsletter (download in PDF here) is that Pat Harvey, the longtime KCAL News anchor, will receive this year's Joseph M. Quinn Award for Journalistic Excellence and Achievement. The club's annual awards banquet will be June 12; the call is out now for entries. March 19 is the deadline