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Garvey v. Schiff: California’s 2024 U.S. Senate Race is Closer Than You Think

July 29, 2024 2:57 pmJuly 29, 2024 2:57 pm

For the last several months, polls have shown that Congressman Adam Schiff (D-CA) has a commanding lead over former baseball star Steve Garvey (R). The first poll in March, right after the primary, had Schiff up 61% to 37%. The...

DOT Awards 16 California Transit Authorities $233.9 Million For Low and Zero Emission Buses

July 10, 2024 2:30 amJuly 10, 2024 2:31 am

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced on Tuesday that various Californian cities and transit authorities would receive $233.9 million in grants to fund 16 mass transit projects aimed at transitioning to low-and zero-emission bus models. Overall, DOT said that,...

How Did I-10 Reopen All Lanes In Damaged Stretch In LA Weeks Ahead Of Schedule?

November 20, 2023 6:04 pmNovember 21, 2023 11:48 am

The fire damaged section of Interstate 10 in Los Angeles that caused major traffic issues for the past week fully reopened weeks ahead of schedule Sunday night, following days of intensive bracing and repair work, with many questioning if it...

Schiff, Porter Lead New 2024 U.S. Senate Poll Focused On Latino Voters

November 2, 2023 3:15 amNovember 2, 2023 3:16 am

According to a new Latino Community Foundation poll released on Wednesday, Congressman Adam Schiff (D-CA) and Congresswoman Katie Porter (D-CA) currently lead the candidates in the U.S. Senate primary among Latino voters, with 40% of all Latino voters still remaining...

Rep. Barbara Lee Chastises Gov. Newsom over Decision to Choose A ‘Caretaker Senator’ for Feinstein Seat

September 11, 2023 11:49 amSeptember 11, 2023 11:57 am

Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) chastised Governor Gavin Newsom on Sunday over his decision to pick a caretaker Senator rather an existing candidate should Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) retire early, prompting many of Lee’s opponents and allies to fire back. Since...

Ignoring the GOP: How Media is Dismissive of GOP Candidates on 2024 Senate Election

June 20, 2023 2:29 amJune 20, 2023 6:00 pm

Recent polls for the 2024 California U.S. Senate election have shown that GOP candidates are doing better than expected. Berkeley IGS and FM3 polls last month showed that Republican Attorney Eric Early is leading the primary race currently thanks to...

LA Mayor Karen Bass Pushes Governor To Select Rep. Barbara Lee As Senate Pick Should Feinstein Retire

June 19, 2023 6:11 pmJune 19, 2023 6:11 pm

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass on Sunday pressed Governor Gavin Newsom to select Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) as an interim Senator if Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) chooses to retire, despite heavy opposition against such an appointment, from fellow Democrats and Republicans...