Highlight – California Globe

Tucson Democratic Groups Use ‘86 47’ As Happy Hour Password— ‘You Didn’t Get That From Us’

September 9, 2026 10:54 amSeptember 9, 2026 10:56 am

Two Tucson-area Democratic organizations are promoting a political happy hour with “86 47” as the password for admission, prompting a Republican state lawmaker to accuse the organizers of invoking assassination rhetoric aimed at President Donald Trump. The “Mingling Liberally” event...

A Refresher on the Governor’s Line-Item Veto Authority

September 9, 2026 8:07 amSeptember 9, 2026 8:08 am

Some Capitol observers are asking whether Governor Newsom may use his line-item veto authority over the Budget Bill Junior (AB 113) headed to his Desk for final action. As a result, a short refresher may be in order. The Governor’s...

Becerra Finally Agrees to CNN Debate With Hilton

September 8, 2026 2:16 pmSeptember 8, 2026 2:16 pm

Xavier Becerra has finally agreed to debate Republican Steve Hilton, as first reported by the Los Angeles Times. The Democratic frontrunner and former Biden Health and Human Services secretary will face the conservative commentator and author of Califailure on Sept....

Lindsay Clancy Supporters Empathize With Lindsay: ‘Any Mother Could Have K*lled Her Kids’

September 8, 2026 1:44 pmSeptember 8, 2026 3:15 pm

Lindsay Clancy is on trial for killing her three children. Lindsay Clancy’s babies are who I grieve for. Clancy admitted that she tied up and then killed Cora, age 5, Dawson, age 3, and Callan, 8 months, by strangulation with...

Newsom Endorsement Becomes Ford’s Biggest Problem in Nevada Governor’s Race

September 8, 2026 11:07 amSeptember 8, 2026 11:07 am

Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford asked California Gov. Gavin Newsom to come campaign for him. He is now living with the results. With less than two months until Election Day, Ford’s race against Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo has become a...

Katie Hobbs Refuses To Reveal Legal-Defense Fund Donors: ‘I Said What I Said’

September 8, 2026 10:10 amSeptember 8, 2026 10:10 am

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs declined to identify the donors financing a legal-defense fund affiliated with her campaign after the fund surfaced during the state’s investigation of contributions from a major Department of Child Safety contractor. “Everything that’s required to be...

Sacramento City School District At Insolvency Tipping Point – Again

September 7, 2026 12:18 pmSeptember 9, 2026 10:20 am

A case of annual Déjà vu: The Sacramento City Unified School District, which has teetered on the cliff of insolvency for many years, announced it would cut 60 administrative positions as the district deals with a looming financial crisis, the...