Obama to raise cash in California for Boxer

By JULIE PACE Associated Press Writer

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack is helping to raise money for Sen. Barbara Boxer's re-election campaign.

It's the second month in a row that Obama is heading to California. The event underscores the tough race Boxer faces in her bid for a fourth term.

Obama was to appear at two fundraisers Tuesday night in San Francisco with the liberal Boxer.

Boxer's opponent will be decided in a June 8 GOP primary that pits former Hewlett-Packard chief executive Carly Fiorina against former Rep. Tom Campbell and California Assemblyman Chuck DeVore, who has the backing of the tea party movement.

Proceeds from Tuesday's events will be split between Boxer's campaign and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee.