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The Case Against Re-electing L.A. DA George Gascón: Why Taxpayers Must Demand Accountability

March 4, 2024 2:30 amMarch 4, 2024 2:31 am

In Los Angeles County, a region celebrated for its diversity and spirit of innovation, a critical examination of District Attorney George Gascón’s tenure reveals a pressing need for a recalibration of priorities. As the county grapples with escalating crime rates...

LA Times’ Passive-Aggressive DA Race Coverage

February 27, 2024 12:48 pmFebruary 27, 2024 12:48 pm

The Los Angeles Times wants District Attorney George Gascon to be re-elected. They said so themselves directly in their January endorsement of Gascon. But they’ve also said it in a number of other ways and, also, by not saying anything...

Gov. DeSantis Focuses on California Collapse While Gov. Newsom Deludes on ‘Climate Change’

June 20, 2023 6:11 pmJune 20, 2023 6:11 pm

The contrast between Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and California Governor Gavin Newsom could not be more glaring, as both governors were on display Monday. 2024 Republican Presidential candidate Ron DeSantis released a new ad on Monday critical of Governor Gavin...

Assembly Republicans Introduce ‘California Promise’ Priorities, Solutions

December 6, 2022 7:18 amDecember 6, 2022 7:19 am

In October, Assembly Republican Leader James Gallagher first introduced Republicans’ “California Promise.” He enumerated the many serious issues Californians are feeling, including the high cost of living in California, rising crime, criminals released early, rapidly expanding homeless encampments, highest-in-the-nation gas...

California Republican Leaders Pledge to Bring Back ‘The California Promise’

October 5, 2022 2:39 pmOctober 6, 2022 7:15 pm

“Unlike others who duck promises and campaign in other states…” began Assembly Republican Leader James Gallagher at a rally Wednesday morning at the Capitol announcing Republicans’ “The California Promise” He enumerated the many serious issues Californians are feeling, including the...

Questions We Should Ask our Future Sacramento County Sheriff and District Attorney

March 16, 2022 6:32 amMarch 16, 2022 6:11 pm

Sacramento County and our state is at a crossroads. With rising crime, the highest population of individuals experiencing homelessness, businesses suffering due to smash and grab robberies, these public safety positions are more important than ever before. The sheriff and district attorney are...