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Michael Bloomberg Calls California a ‘Model’ for the Rest of the Country

January 7, 2020 2:32 pmJanuary 9, 2020 12:10 pm

At a press conference in Los Angeles on Monday, former New York City Mayor and Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg announced that California would serve as a model for running the country should he become president. “I think that California...

California’s Most Memorable Political Moments of 2019

December 31, 2019 2:08 amDecember 31, 2019 7:57 am

During his swearing in on January 7, 2019, Gov. Gavin Newsom wowed the crowds at his inauguration. But many wondered about his intentions following eight years as a frustrated and even bored California Lieutenant Governor. Newsom did not disappoint in...

Assembly Select Committee on Sea Level Rise Holds First Meeting in Five Years

December 5, 2019 3:03 pm

The State Assembly’s Select Committee on Sea Level Rise and the California Economy held their first meeting since 2014 in Encinitas on Tuesday. In front of the public, Assemblymembers and other officials discussed environmental changes, economical costs, and other factors...

Local Sacramento Politicians Propose 40-Year Climate Change Sales Tax

December 2, 2019 1:51 pm

‘Only talking about roads is a bygone era and we have to evolve beyond that.’ A group of city and county politicians is working on a November 2020 ballot measure to increase the local sales tax another half cent,...

California State of Emergency: Millions in the Dark, Wildfires Spread, Gas Prices Soar

October 27, 2019 6:28 pmOctober 28, 2019 9:30 am

More than 2.5 million Californians are without power in 36 counties, while parts of the state burn. Utilities warn the power outages could go on for up to five days. Sunday, Governor Gavin Newsom declared a statewide emergency due to...

Thousands Gather In Los Angeles For The Global Climate Strike

September 20, 2019 5:24 pm

Los Angeles was one of many cities around the world joining the largest protest against climate change in history. Over 10,000 people ranging from retired Baby Boomers to Generation Z students who walked out of class gathered at Pershing Square...

Who is Presidential Candidate Tom Steyer?

August 14, 2019 8:02 amAugust 14, 2019 9:27 am

Latecomer Democratic Presidential candidate Tom Steyer is looking for California campaign staffers. And he’s so concerned about diversity, equity, and inclusion, he uses the acronym “(DEI)” in the advertisement. Billionaire climate change activist Tom Steyer made his fortune investing in...