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San Francisco-born Democrat was known for breaking gender barriers and championing liberal causes during her decades-long political career, while also striving for bipartisanship

Sept. 28, 1971: Dianne Feinstein stands at San Francisco City Hall in California. She was the first female president of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors.(Bettmann Archive/Getty Images) Nov. 27, 1978: Feinstein, president of the Board of Supervisors, sits next to Supervisor Carol Ruth Silver to hold a press conference following the killing of San…

Key moments in Dianne Feinstein's boundary-breaking career in California politics

WASHINGTON — Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., a vocal advocate of gun control measures who was known for trying to find common ground with Republicans during her three decades in the Senate, has died, her office confirmed on Friday. She was 90. “Senator Feinstein never backed away from a fight for what was just and right.…

She has served as California’s senior senator since 1992 and was one of several trailblazing women elected to Congress that year.

Tributes are pouring in after the death of Dianne Feinstein, who had a career of historic firsts, including being California’s first female senator. The Democrat’s career saw her lead the city of San Fransisco — another first — in a period of political turmoil following the assassination of Mayor George Moscone and Supervisor Harvey Milk.…

Dianne Feinstein's career through the years.

Dianne Feinstein was the oldest sitting U.S. senator. she was a passionate advocate for liberal priorities important to California.

Tributes are pouring in after the death of Dianne Feinstein, who had a career of historic firsts, including being California’s first female senator. The Democrat’s career saw her lead the city of San Fransisco — another first — in a period of political turmoil following the assassination of Mayor George Moscone and Supervisor Harvey Milk. […]

Dianne Feinstein's career through the years.