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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...

Trump’s 2024 Surprise Record California Vote & Looking Ahead at 2025

December 31, 2024 2:45 amDecember 31, 2024 2:46 am

The 2024 November election in California was a surprise plus this year, with even the national party taken aback by how much the party grew in California. While there were some losses, such as the GOP losing a few close...

Trump Names Ric Grenell Presidential Envoy for Special Missions

December 14, 2024 4:00 pmDecember 14, 2024 4:04 pm

President-Elect Donald J. Trump has just named Richard “Ric” Grenell Presidential Envoy for Special Missions. Grenell who was the acting Director of National Intelligence for the first Trump administration, will be focusing on Venezuela and North Korea as his first...

Why Are Schools Named for Cesar Chavez Overwhelmingly Failing to Meet California Academic Benchmarks

March 24, 2024 2:45 amMarch 24, 2024 2:46 am

In just a few days our nation will, once again, honor the legacy of Cesar Chavez, co-founder of the United Farmworkers of America. March 31 is a state holiday in California and state offices will be shuttered–some as early as...