Thomas Buckley – Page 48 – California Globe

Seriously? The Choice of Laphonza Butler

October 3, 2023 6:55 amOctober 3, 2023 3:40 pm

The word of the day is “seriously.” That’s because soon-to-be-senator (sworn in today?) Laphonza Butler told The Los Angeles Times that until she received a call from Gavin Newsom late Saturday about filling Dianne Feinstein’s seat she was “unaware that...

Laphonza Butler to Replace Feinstein

October 2, 2023 6:30 amOctober 2, 2023 6:30 am

Well, at least we got the initials right. Sunday, Gov. Gavin Newson tapped Laphonza Butler to fill Dianne Feinstein’s senate seat. Butler, 45, is currently a resident of Maryland but plans to register to vote in California – where she...

About Last Week…

October 1, 2023 1:44 pmOctober 1, 2023 1:44 pm

So I got an email from Gavin last night telling me who he’s going to tap to replace Dianne Feinstein. Well, no, of course I didn’t but I have received fund raising emails from him in the past and it...

On the Passing of DiFI

September 29, 2023 8:51 amSeptember 29, 2023 8:51 am

California Senator Dianne Feinstein died this morning, thus bringing an end to a long career of public service. She was thrust into the spotlight when Mayor George Moscone was assassinated in San Francisco’s City Hall and the city’s Board of...

The Elephants in the Room: GOP Debate Highlights

September 28, 2023 7:42 amSeptember 28, 2023 7:48 am

Imagine if you will the best Super Bowl ever. You and your friends have just watched a three-overtime game featuring amazing catches, a punter pull a fake and run 72 yards for a touchdown, thirteen lead changes, two successful onside...

Nathan Hochman: Candidate for Los Angeles DA

September 27, 2023 4:55 pmSeptember 28, 2023 1:43 pm

Nathan Hochman is a lifelong Los Angeles resident and he is fed up with George Gascon. “I’ve watched over the past three years our safety and security go off into the abyss,” Hochman said. “And there are three reactions you...

San Diego Association of Governments Axes Politically Toxic Vehicle Miles Tax

September 27, 2023 6:38 amSeptember 27, 2023 6:38 am

The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) board decided Friday to put an end to the idea of imposing a road usage fee, or vehicle miles traveled (VMT) tax, any time soon. The board voted overwhelmingly to permanently remove it...