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Bianco, Grenell, Dahle and more: What the 2026 GOP Gubernatorial Race Looks Like

March 18, 2025 2:45 amMarch 18, 2025 2:46 am

Democrats are going to have a lot of options in the Gubernatorial primary next year. Currently they have Lt. Governor Eleni Kounalakis, former Congresswoman Katie Porter, State Superintendent Tony Thurmond, Senator Toni Atkins (D-San Diego), Former State Controller Betty Yee, and former Los...

Farewell Tour for CAGOP Chairwoman Jessica Patterson

March 17, 2025 3:55 amMarch 17, 2025 6:35 am

The California Republican Party just elected Corrin Rankin as its new chairwoman. Despite some dirty rumors and tactics, Rankin garnered 747 votes ahead of the 559 for former State Senator Mike Morrell. “Change is coming to California. It’s time to...

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...

Governor Newsom Declares Preemptive State Of Emergency Over Wildfire Prevention Projects

March 3, 2025 4:45 pmMarch 3, 2025 5:11 pm

Governor Gavin Newsom declared a new state of emergency over the weekend, with the proclamation set to fast-track critical projects protecting communities from wildfire ahead of peak fire season. According to the state of emergency, several environmental regulations, including the...

Special Presidential Envoy Ric Grenell Considers Run For Governor if Harris Enters 2026 Race

February 14, 2025 2:42 pmFebruary 16, 2025 8:40 am

Special Presidential Envoy and former Ambassador to Germany Ric Grenell announced on Friday that he would consider running for Governor next year if former Vice President Kamala Harris enters the race. “That is a hot topic. I’ll make a little...

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass Swiftly Reverses Course Over $500K Paycheck for Wildfire Czar For 3 Months Work

February 10, 2025 1:43 pmFebruary 10, 2025 1:43 pm

Over the weekend, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced that her chief wildfire recovery officer, Steve Soboroff, would be paid $500,000 over the course of 90 days. Following a major public outcry, she then backtracked, saying he would be working...

LA Mayor Karen Bass Heavily Criticized for Delayed Return From Trip to Ghana with Historic Wildfires Spreading

January 8, 2025 12:59 pmJanuary 9, 2025 6:45 pm

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass received heavy criticism Tuesday and Wednesday for not returning immediately from an overseas trip to Ghana in Western Africa to help take charge of the response to multiple wildfires. She instead coordinated efforts in part...