Sen. Jesse Arreguin (D-Berkeley)

Did Assembly Republican Leaders Sell Out The Caucus or just Themselves?

July 10, 2026 5:00 amJuly 10, 2026 5:01 am

Thursday July 2, 2026, Republican Minority Leader Heath Flora and Republican Caucus Chair Juan Alanis voted to pass Senate Bill 762, a significant transactions and use tax increase on 14 cities and counties, while the rest of the caucus voted...

CA Republican Leaders’ Vote for Tax Increase Reflects Poorly on Entire Caucus

July 6, 2026 2:00 pmJuly 7, 2026 3:50 pm

Thursday July 2, 2026, the Republican Minority Leader Heath Flora and Republican Caucus Chair Juan Alanis voted to pass a tax increase, even as numerous Democrat Assembly members did not. When Republicans vote for tax increases, that alone is enough...

California’s Indefensible Sanctuary Policies Invite Several DOJ Lawsuits

November 21, 2025 3:56 pmNovember 21, 2025 4:06 pm

The Department of Justice has filed multiple lawsuits against California, challenging its sanctuary state policies, which allegedly obstruct federal law enforcement, as well as immigration enforcement. The DOJ says the aim of these lawsuits is to hold California accountable for...

California Governor and Democrats Celebrate Bills Calling ICE Agents ‘Donald Trump’s Secret Police’

September 20, 2025 5:17 pmSeptember 22, 2025 11:36 am

“Kristi Noem is going to have a bad day today,” California Governor Gavin Newsom posted to his X page Saturday morning. “You’re welcome, America.” Gov. Newsom was self-indulgent today having signed five bills that he claims will push back against...

CA Reps. Dave Min and Derek Tran Join Other Democrats Trying to Unmask ICE Agents

July 10, 2025 3:05 amJuly 10, 2025 3:06 am

ICE agents wear masks primarily for their safety, as they face threats and harassment from the public, including doxing and death threats against their families, the Globe reported in June. But Democrats are now pushing for ICE agents and members...