Lawmakers in California Cut Refineries’ Support, Now Race to Compensate a Familiar Company to Maintain Operations
California Considers Paying Valero to Keep Fuel Plant Open California Democrats are reportedly looking at the possibility of giving Valero millions in aid to keep a fuel plant in the San Francisco area running. This comes after years of enforcing strict regulations that have led to the closure of major refineries. With two refineries already […]
Newsom states that California is under attack in State of the State address
Sacramento Gov. Gavin Newsom delivered a written national address on Tuesday, portraying California as a bulwark against the Trump administration. He criticized Trump for undermining public services, disregarding the rule of law, and instilling fear in businesses and universities. This speech elevated Newsom’s national profile, although he opted out of a live presentation. He described […]
California legislators approve a ban on popular puppy sales websites
Sacramento – On Monday, state lawmakers passed a bill aimed at prohibiting online pet dealer websites and questionable middlemen that encourage local breeders to sell dogs to residents in California. Rep. Mark Berman (D-Menlo Park) stated that Congressional Bill 519 seeks to clarify where puppies originate, especially following last year’s investigation. “AB 519 closes a […]
California state Senator claims Sacramento police retaliated after “shocking” DUI arrest
Sacramento – A Riverside County Councilman faced accusations of drunk driving following a car crash. However, blood tests cleared her of any wrongdoing, and she initiated a lawsuit against the Sacramento Police Department on Monday, asserting that the officers tarnished her reputation. After Senator Sabrina Cervantes (D-Riverside) was involved in an incident with an SUV […]
California GOP motivated by resistance to Newsom’s redistricting proposal
California GOP Confronts Challenges Amid Trump Era It’s undeniably an interesting time to be a Republican in the nation’s capital. With President Trump putting his mark on the White House and the GOP in control of both chambers of Congress, it’s a notable moment. Plus, two-thirds of the Supreme Court justices were appointed by Trump […]
California could shift towards deeper blue and red if the redistricting plan is approved.
California’s Political Map on the Verge of Change In just a few months, voters in California will have a chance to redraw the state’s political landscape, possibly shifting the balance of power in Congress from Republican to Democratic. This comes in response to efforts in Texas to add five Republican seats to the House. Governor […]
California Woman Wrongly Registers Dog and Votes by Mail — Now Facing Felony Charges
Charges Filed Against California Woman for Voting Fraud A 62-year-old woman from California faces multiple felony charges related to voting fraud in the 2021 governor’s recall election and the 2022 primary election. According to information from the Orange County District Attorney’s Office, Laura Lee Yourex, a resident of Costa Mesa, is charged with five felony […]
California challenges Trump’s CDC through West Coast Health Alliance
West Coast Health Alliance Forms to Shield Vaccine Guidance from Politics California, Oregon, and Washington are joining forces to keep vaccine guidance and public health recommendations free from political influence. On Wednesday, Gov. Gavin Newsom of California, Gov. Tina Kotek of Oregon, and Attorney General Bob Ferguson of Washington announced the establishment of the West […]
Voters have rejected wealthy candidates for governor and U.S. Senate in California.
California’s Wealthy Political Aspirants: A Historical Perspective To echo F. Scott Fitzgerald, the affluent experience politics differently. In California, they’ve often stumbled in high-stakes political contests. In the last 50 years, a handful of wealthy figures—like William Mattson Ross, Meg Whitman, and Carly Fiorina—have tried to vault over their financial resources to secure positions such […]
Opinion: California Republicans still do not understand immigration
Sacramento – The difficult history of California Republicans is evident in their strong backing of the Trump administration’s harsh measures aimed at Latinos viewed as illegal immigrants. It seems there’s still a lot to learn for California’s GOP. Insulting and angering people rarely works as a strategy. Instead of bringing them in, it just pushes […]