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About Last Week …Polls in the Hole for Dems

November 12, 2023 2:30 amNovember 12, 2023 2:31 am

For the first time since taking office, President Joe Biden has slipped into negative territory when it comes to his approval poll numbers in California. For only the second time since taking office, Governor Gavin Newsom has slipped into negative...

Frequently Asked Questions about Signing Messages by California Governors

November 11, 2023 6:53 amNovember 11, 2023 6:53 am

What is a signing message? Despite no constitutional provision, Governors in this state have long used “signing messages” to accompany a Governor’s signature on a bill. What is an example of a signing message? The following is an example of...

The New Plan For Psychedelic Drug Decriminalization In California

November 11, 2023 3:15 amNovember 11, 2023 3:16 am

The potential legalization of certain psychedelic drugs in California continued to take more odd turns in the past few weeks, with Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) recently announcing a new plan: working with Republicans to create a bill that would...

Tulare Lake Subbasin/State Board Workshop

November 11, 2023 2:55 amNovember 11, 2023 10:47 am

About 300, motivated people showed up Wednesday evening November 8th at the beautiful and historic Hanford Civic Center to hear the State Water Resources Control Board staff talk about putting the Tulare Lake Subbasin into probation by April 2024. This...

California Takes the Lead in Regulating Microplastics in Drinking Water

November 11, 2023 2:45 amNovember 11, 2023 2:46 am

The latest phase in California’s effort to limit microplastics in drinking water may cause legal battles over reportable limits, exposure data and human health effects. The State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) will test water supplies for microplastics over the...

52% Of Californians Disapprove Of Biden In Latest Poll

November 11, 2023 2:34 amNovember 11, 2023 2:35 am

A new UC California Institute of Governmental Studies (IGS) poll released earlier this week found that President Joe Biden’s popularity has severely declined in California, with 52% of Californians now disapproving of the president and only 44% approving of his...

Biden To Meet With Chinese President Xi Jinping Nov. 15th In San Francisco

November 10, 2023 12:12 pmNovember 10, 2023 12:12 pm

The White House announced on Friday that President Joe Biden will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Asian-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in San Francisco on Wednesday, confirming the long anticipated upcoming meeting between the two world leaders. President...