Krebs became an activist and leader in Democratic politics. playing a key role in local and statewide campaigns. In March 1970. he was elected to the Fresno County Board of Supervisors. a post he held until his election to Congress in November. 1974. He was the first foreignborn congressman from California. In a 1978 interview. Mr. Krebs said: "Its a tremendous credit to our system. Here I can come to a community as an immigrant. really not knowing a soul. and 27 years later. I am elected to Congress." He returned to Fresno after his tenure in Congress. and practiced law until his retirement. Mr.
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