Category: California News

State officials caution that ballots sent on Nov. 4 might not be counted.

California officials have raised concerns about potential delays in mail-in voting for the upcoming election on November 4th. They warned that votes cast via mail may not be counted due to processing issues with U.S. postal services. At a recent news conference, Attorney General Rob Bonta and Secretary of State Shirley Weber explained that many […]

Analysis: California is finally moving away from coal. Here’s what lies ahead

Intermountain Power Plant’s Transition from Coal Visiting the Intermountain Power Plant last month felt somewhat eerie. It was surprising to see the management building stripped of desks, with piles of boxes and office supplies left behind. Major changes were evident—the coal supply in the back area looked significantly smaller compared to my last visit in […]

Trump plans to utilize urban areas as military practice sites. Is this permitted?

Trump Warns Military of Possible Conflict with Citizens On Tuesday, President Trump cautioned top military officials that he might engage in “war” with American citizens, signaling a significant increase in the ongoing legal dispute surrounding the deployment of troops on U.S. streets. In a speech at Quantico, Virginia, he remarked: “What they did in San […]

San José Mayor Matt Mahan represents a unique approach to the Democratic party.

San Jose Mayor’s Candid Take on Politics Matt Mahan, the mayor of San Jose, doesn’t dive into the historical missteps of Governor Gavin Newsom. He doesn’t want to come off as an angry Republican or a disgruntled independent, especially when he critiques the Sacramento rules, which he sees as setup for insiders who support one […]

Controversial L.A. police leader remains in position by default

LAPD Commissioner Faces Scrutiny Amid Council Inaction The polarized figures within the Los Angeles Police Commission allow Errol Southers to maintain his seat, even though he has never received a confirmation vote from the city council. Southers, who once led the Private Commission overseeing the LAPD, noted that critics hesitate to oversee police chief Jim […]

Are they planning to build an RV park in this area? It won’t happen easily.

Concerns Rise Over New RV Park in Harbor City John Montanya is gearing up to relocate to a new RV park located in the west of Green Meadows in Harbor City. Yet, there’s a catch—he faces a lengthy two-hour commute from Bakersfield, mainly because his neighbors rallied against the park’s opening. “Save Green Meadows West” […]

Voter guide for Proposition 50 on redistricting in California

Support for Proposition 50 mainly comes from Democrats and their allies, which includes some influential politicians and powerful unions across California. Governor Newsom expressed that California should not resist what he views as Trump’s attempt to manipulate the 2026 midterm elections through redistricting that favors his party. He suggests that without a revamped map, there’s […]

Incorrect congressional maps sent to voters before the November election

Inaccurate Voter Guide Mailed to Californians Californians recently received an incorrect voter guide questioning whether to redraw Congressional district boundaries ahead of the special election in November. A state agency announced plans to send out postcards with corrected information, an action expected to cost millions. “The accuracy of voter information is essential to maintaining public […]

L.A. County officials express disappointment with their own report on fire errors

Criticism of Fire Investigation Report in Los Angeles County The Los Angeles County supervisors expressed disappointment over the long-awaited $1.9 million investigation into a January wildfire, noting that it left many residents feeling their key concerns were unaddressed. Catherine Berger, who represents the unincorporated area of Altadena, voiced this sentiment at Tuesday’s meeting, stating, “I’ve […]