Biden Coming to California

Democratic vice presidential nominee Joe Biden is making a three-stop California swing next weekend to pick up some campaign cash. The itinerary includes a lunch reception at the home of 2006 Democratic gubernatorial candidate Steve Westly.

While Democratic-leaning California has remained largely out of the presidential campaign, Republican and Democratic candidates alike have continually tapped the state’s large supply of political donors.

On Saturday, Biden starts the day with an 11:30 reception at Westly’s home in Atherton. Westly has been a California co-chair of Sen. Barack Obama’s campaign since the primary.

Tickets to the event are $2,500, with co-chairs asked to fork out $28,500.

Then there’s an afternoon reception at the home of Piedmont winemaker Derek Benham. Tickets start at $1,000.

Dinner is at the San Francisco home of Doug Hickey, a venture capitalist. Prices start at $5,000.

Hat tip: Lisa Vorderbrueggen