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Newsom Embarrasses Himself in First Episode of ‘This Is Gavin Newsom’

March 8, 2025 2:45 amMarch 8, 2025 9:20 am

Last year, when Gavin Newsom introduced his new podcast “Politickin,” he promised that it wouldn’t be political. However, it turned out to be VERY political within the first few episodes. But, as it went on, Newsom wasn’t putting his foot...

Former VP Kamala Harris to Decide On 2026 Gubernatorial Run By The End Of Summer

March 7, 2025 12:12 pmMarch 7, 2025 12:12 pm

According to several Democratic donors and aides, former Vice President Kamala Harris has said that she is currently interested in running for Governor in 2026, and will make her decision by the end of the summer. Harris’ confirmation dates back...

Government Accountability Office Blocks Potential Congressional Repeal Of California EV Rules

March 7, 2025 2:45 amMarch 7, 2025 2:46 am

The Government Accountability Office announced Thursday that the Environmental Protection Agency’s emissions waiver request sent last month to Congress for review is not reviewable by them and that the previous Biden Administration’s approval of California’s mandate to ban the sale...

Leno’s Law: Hot Rods and Classic Cars to Get Smog Check Reprieve in New Bill

March 6, 2025 4:45 pmMarch 6, 2025 4:48 pm

A bill that would remove all smog check requirements for cars that are 35 years or older and insured as a collector vehicle was introduced in the Senate this week, with former talk show host and classic car enthusiast Jay...

Department of Justice Initiates University of California Antisemitism Investigation

March 6, 2025 1:28 pmMarch 6, 2025 1:28 pm

The U.S. Department of Justice announced late on Wednesday that they are launching an antisemitism investigation into the University of California (UC). According to the announcement, the DOJ Federal Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism will look into allegations of antisemitism...

LA County, Pasadena Sue So Cal Edison Alleging Equipment Started Eaton Fire

March 6, 2025 2:45 amMarch 6, 2025 2:46 am

Los Angeles County and the cities of Pasadena and Sierra Madre filed lawsuits against utility company Southern California Edison (SCE) on Wednesday, alleging that company equipment sparked the destructive Eaton fire in January. According to the Los Angeles County suit,...

Bill to Exempt Small Businesses From Paying $800 Minimum Franchise Tax Introduced In Senate

March 5, 2025 4:46 pmMarch 5, 2025 4:46 pm

A bill that would exempt most small businesses in the state from paying the state’s $800 annual franchise tax was officially introduced in the Senate on Wednesday. Senate Bill 816, authored by Senator Suzette Valladares (R-Santa Clarita), would specifically exempt...