Hometown: Sacramento, CA

Profession: 

Public Affairs, Pacific Gas & Electric Co., one of the nation's leading providers of renewable energy.  

Best political book or movie you've ever read or watched?: 

Book -- All the Presidents Men

Movie -- Pan's Labyrinth or Children of Men (at least these are ones that come to mind).

Why do you VL?: Because I can, and so should you.  

Where do you get your news: New York Times and NPR

Where did you and/or your parents immigrate from? Mexico -- mom from Durango, dad from Jalisco. 

What's on your iPod right now? Whatever mi amigo Jonny downloads for me.

What's your favorite food? Anything seasonal (or anything from Tartine Bakery in SF).