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Governor-Elect Gavin Newsom off to Busy Start

November 10, 2018 9:00 amNovember 9, 2018 9:15 pm

Over the last two days, Lieutenant Governor and now Governor-Elect Gavin Newsom has been busy flexing his political muscles serving as Acting Governor and giving us a glimpse into how he’ll govern as the new California CEO. Yesterday, in response...

Newsom has Begun Choosing Staffers

November 10, 2018 7:30 amFebruary 25, 2021 11:10 am

In an effort to get things rolling, Governor-Elect Gavin Newsom has announced that he has hired his first two cabinet members. Former Hillary Clinton staffer Ann O’Leary will serve as Chief of Staff and former California Department of Finance Director...

Katie Hill Got Steve Knight’s Concession on Voicemail

November 10, 2018 6:00 amJanuary 27, 2023 9:09 am

California 25 was one of the Democrats’ top midterm targets and they successfully captured it this week when first-time candidate Katie Hill toppled two-term Republican Rep. Steve Knight. Even before the race had been officially called, Knight phoned the 31-year-old...

Four Congressional Races Remain Uncalled

November 9, 2018 2:56 pm

Although most of the hype surrounding Tuesday’s elections has simmered down, four California Congressional races including 10th, 25th, 45th and 48th district have yet to be officially called. In the 10th district, incumbent Republican Jeff Denham leads Democratic challenger Josh...

Acting Governor Gavin Newsom Declares State of Emergency due to Fires

November 9, 2018 1:14 pmNovember 9, 2018 2:58 pm

In an already horrific streak of fires devastating the state of California throughout 2018, it appears the worst is not yet behind us. Today, acting Governor Gavin Newsom issued a State of Emergency for Los Angeles and Ventura counties due...

Maxine Waters Expected to Shake Things Up at House Financial Services Committee

November 9, 2018 6:30 amNovember 9, 2018 9:27 am

Now that the Democrats have wrested control of the House of Representatives from the GOP Los Angeles Representative Maxine Waters, currently the ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, is expected to become chairwoman. The ferocious pol is promising...

Democrats to Enjoy Legislative Supermajority

November 8, 2018 2:54 pmNovember 10, 2018 6:10 am

On Tuesday, Californians went to the polls to elect a new Governor, statewide officers and to vote on various statewide Initiatives. Constituents of the Golden State also got to choose who would become their representatives at the federal level, including...