Trump selects L.A. ‘Tough Patriot’ recognized for cryptocurrency and firearms for the 9th Circuit.
Although Eric Tun has never held public office or donned a judge’s robe, he is among the Los Angeles County attorneys vying for confirmation to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. This court has shifted markedly to the right since the Trump administration’s influence. Tun, a competitive target shooter with a background in cryptocurrency, expressed […]
Harris appeared to resonate with Newsom, praising his ‘sense of humor’
Kamala Harris Discusses Political Landscape in Recent Interview Kamala Harris navigated a range of complex issues during a television interview on Tuesday night. She shared her experiences with Governor Gavin Newsom, who has sought her backing for the upcoming 2024 presidential election. With her book about the campaign soon to be released, Harris talked with […]
Tech industry shaken by Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee
Trump’s New Visa Fees Impacting Silicon Valley The recent hike in Sky High Visa Fees by President Trump has sent ripples through Silicon Valley as tech companies weigh the implications on hiring global talent. This change comes at a time when the tech sector is already dealing with the challenges of unpredictable tariffs. The H-1B […]
We need more advocates for the vulnerable like John Burton
Sacramento – Remembering John Burton John Burton was a distinctive figure in politics, one who seemed to emerge from a past era where compassion guided action. He dedicated his life to advocacy, often focusing on causes that may not have brought him personal gain but certainly resonated with his moral compass. Burton’s constituency wasn’t wealthy […]
ICE is offering high salaries, yet California police remain difficult to recruit.
US immigration and customs enforcement agencies are aggressively seeking to expand their workforce, targeting individuals who have experience in law enforcement, such as sheriff’s deputies and state police officers. To drive this initiative, they’ve run ads during NFL games aimed specifically at enticing new recruits. One ad highlighted the situation in sanctuary cities, portraying a […]
Queer candidates rise to challenges against threats to LGBTQ+ rights
San Diego Councilman Advocates for Redistricting San Diego City Councilman Marni von Wilpert has, typically, held opposing views on parties reshaping the council’s district map. Yet, after witnessing President Trump influence Texas Governor Greg Abbott to redraw their district lines to bolster Republican prospects for the upcoming Congressional elections in 2026, von Wilpert felt compelled […]
Redistricting battle takes on a more intense midterm than past experiences indicate
The few seats that keep Republicans in power will significantly influence President Trump, affecting everything from the economy to late-night TV humor, even something like the Cracker Barrel logo redesign. For Democrats, that fragile margin represents a crucial opportunity to regain political ground in the upcoming midterm elections. They simply need to flip three House […]
Newsom signs laws to restrict immigration raids at schools and expose federal agents, asserting we are not like North Korea.
California Governor Signs Immigration Protection Bills In reaction to aggressive immigration policies from the Trump administration affecting Southern California, Governor Gavin Newsom signed a set of bills on Saturday designed to safeguard immigrants in schools, hospitals, and various other venues targeted by federal agents. While addressing attendees at the Miguel Contreras Learning Complex in Los […]
These two opposing City Hall figures share one commonality, at least for the moment.
At present, just two incumbents at City Hall are running for reelection without facing any opposition. So, how did the councillor do? Tim Makosker and Hugo Soto-Martinez—are they managing to avoid challengers for now? What might they share in common? On the surface, it doesn’t seem like much. One is a grandfather who seems to […]
As raids hinder the economy, Trump makes a case for immigration reform
Last week, I discussed the need for immigration reform, and I was surprised by how many readers agreed, asserting that current policies are impacting workers more than criminals and harming California’s economy. At first, I was a bit cynical about the situation, questioning if there was any hope for bipartisan efforts after the failures of […]