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Different Vote Requirements for California Legislative Actions and Bills

November 6, 2019 7:26 amNovember 6, 2019 7:28 am

Most Capitol observers are only aware of majority vote and 2/3 majority vote requirements for California legislation. However, there are actually several other categories of vote requirements on bills that come before the Legislature. The following are those categories and...

Assemblywoman Melissa Melendez Announces Run For State Senate

November 6, 2019 5:57 amNovember 6, 2019 11:44 am

The Inland Empire is experiencing a season of political change as incumbents exit for appointments to the Trump Administration. Assemblywoman Melissa Melendez (R-Lake Elsinore), announced on Monday that she will run for the state Senate seat vacated by State Sen....

Compassionate California Resolution To Face An Assembly Vote In January

November 6, 2019 5:44 amNovember 6, 2019 11:39 am

Assemblyman Kansen Chu (D-San Jose) has announced that his Compassionate California Resolution would go before the Assembly and the Senate in the upcoming session. The Compassionate California Resolution, known formally as Assembly Concurrent Resolution 108 or ACR 108, would declare...

How Southern California Avoided A Power Outage Disaster Like PG&E

November 5, 2019 8:19 pmFebruary 25, 2021 11:27 am

Last week strong winds yet again forced electric companies to shut down power in some areas to prevent wildfires in both Southern and Northern California. But while the Northern California shut-offs were met with more scrutiny, the shutoffs in Southern...

California’s Purple Line Extension Must Be Stopped

November 5, 2019 3:40 pmNovember 6, 2019 11:53 am

High-speed rail has long been of interest for Californians, as public transit is oftentimes the fastest and easiest mode of transportation. However, public transit projects that are carried out incorrectly could leave taxpayers on the hook for hundreds of millions...

San Diego Bishop Champions Female Deacons And Some Married Priests In Rome

November 5, 2019 3:03 pm

Bishop Robert McElroy, the leader of the Roman Catholic Diocese of San Diego, has announced his support of married priests in remote areas and the addition of female deacons. Bishop McElroy originally announced his support late in October during the...

Los Angeles ADAs Endorse Incumbent Jackie Lacey over San Francisco DA Gascón

November 5, 2019 7:05 amNovember 7, 2019 1:33 pm

The Association of Deputy District Attorney’s announced their endorsement of Jackie Lacey for Los Angeles County District Attorney. Lacey is being challenged by San Francisco DA George Gascón, who recently announced he was leaving San Francisco to run for...