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New Bill Would Increase Capital Gains Exclusion On Homes Sold To First-Time Buyers

March 1, 2021 5:14 pm

On Monday, a new bill that would incentivize homeowners to sell their homes to first-time buyers received additional support before it’s committee assignment later this month. Senate Bill 601, authored by Senator Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh (R-Yucaipa), would increase the capital...

California Lawmaker Calling on Twitter and Facebook to Ban Vaccine Activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

March 1, 2021 3:37 pmMarch 1, 2021 3:37 pm

In December, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. issued a warning about the newly released COVID vaccine: Avoid the the vaccine at all costs. “Even though the media and politicians are currently trivializing the problem and even foolishly calling for a new...

AB 88: Stimulus Payments Trailer Bill

March 1, 2021 3:09 pmMarch 1, 2021 3:11 pm

On March 1, Assembly Bill 88 was gutted-and-amended as one of the COVID-19 relief measures. As a budget trailer bill, it will take effect immediately once chaptered. The bill is authored by the Assembly Committee on Budget and will amend...

AB 83: License Fee Budget Trailer Bill

March 1, 2021 3:01 pmMarch 1, 2021 3:02 pm

On March 1, Assembly Bill 83 was gutted-and-amended as one of the COVID-19 relief measures. As a budget trailer bill, it will take effect immediately once chaptered. The bill is authored by the Assembly Committee on Budget and will amend...

Recall Campaign Announced Against Soros-Backed LA County District Attorney George Gascón

March 1, 2021 7:24 amMarch 1, 2021 2:45 pm

Crime victims and law enforcement officials announced Saturday they are launching a recall campaign against Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón, whose 2020 campaign was funded by billionaire oligarch George Soros, with more than $2.5 million. Gascón ran for...

Be Strong and Take Heart California’s Frightened Mask Wearers

February 28, 2021 2:15 amMarch 1, 2021 11:37 am

On my daily hike through a large regional park with my dog, I’ve noticed a strange phenomenon of late: more people are wearing masks while exercising outside in the fresh air. As I hiked Saturday, I was heartened to see...

Recall Newsom Campaign Closes In On 1.9 Million Signatures

February 27, 2021 2:13 amFebruary 28, 2021 9:46 pm

On Friday, the campaign to recall Governor Gavin Newsom closed in on 1.9 million signatures, coming closer to meeting the 2 million signature goal. While state law only requires 1.495 million valid signatures, campaigners have pushed for the 2 million...