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New Fraud Uncovered in California: $8.6 billion COVID-era Relief

February 6, 2026 7:35 amFebruary 6, 2026 8:07 am

Earlier this week, the White House announced plans for a new anti-fraud task force targeting welfare abuse in California and other states, and assigned Vice President J.D. Vance, Andrew Ferguson of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and Attorney General Pam...

California is One of the Terrible 10 Blue States on Taxes

February 5, 2026 7:49 amFebruary 5, 2026 9:48 am

Here’s the latest ranking from the Tax Foundation on economic competitiveness of their taxing system. Stephen Moore at Unleash Prosperity notes that taxes are headed up in 2026 in the three already-heaviest taxed states. The 10 best states in this...

VP JD Vance to Lead Anti-Fraud Task Force in Newsom’s California

February 4, 2026 8:07 pmFebruary 4, 2026 8:07 pm

The White House has announced it is finalizing plans for a new anti-fraud task force targeting welfare abuse in California and other states, and assigned Vice President J.D. Vance, Andrew Ferguson of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and Attorney General...

Steve Hilton Stands Out in CA Gubernatorial Debate

February 4, 2026 3:01 pmFebruary 4, 2026 3:01 pm

At a statewide debate for California’s race for Governor 2026, Republican Steve Hilton attacked Democratic rivals over 16 years of Democrat one party rule that has resulted in the highest poverty in the country, the highest unemployment, and highest cost...

Gov. Gavin Newsom: How to Destroy California in Two Terms

February 4, 2026 11:10 amFebruary 5, 2026 11:21 am

If I was the leftist governor of the largest state in the U.S. and my unspoken goal and unholy plan was to destabilize and destroy my state, there are certain policies I would impose, and executive orders I’d make, while...

Valero Shut Down Benicia Refinery Jan 31st – CA Gas Prices Already Climbing

February 3, 2026 3:50 pmFebruary 4, 2026 11:31 am

The Valero oil refinery in Benicia, CA is shut down. Mike Ariza, former Valero manager and oil and gas expert, told the Globe Tuesday that they started shutting down January 31st, and thermal imaging reports that the refinery is cold....

Gavin Newsom’s Claims of a Poor Childhood Conflict with Reality

February 3, 2026 2:44 pmFebruary 3, 2026 6:28 pm

California is a failing state. I know first hand. I am a California native. The state’s demise has been a slow burn, but greatly accelerated during Jerry Brown’s last two terms as governor, and Governor Gavin Newsom put on the...