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California Lawmakers look to crack down on the sales of E-Cigarettes to Youth

November 29, 2018 6:02 pmNovember 30, 2018 1:19 pm

Six California lawmakers announced today that they will introduce legislation to prohibit sales of flavored tobacco products, including flavored electronic cigarettes, in retail stores and vending machines in an effort to terminate the dramatic uptick in nicotine consumption by youths....

Travis Allen Announces Candidacy for Republican Party Chair

November 15, 2018 1:53 pmNovember 16, 2018 1:55 pm

Today, State Assemblyman Travis Allen has formally announced his candidacy to become the next California Republican Party Chairman in an energetic campaign-like ad. In his announcement, the Assemblyman said, “Today I am announcing my candidacy to be your CA Republican...

Proposition Voting Wrap-Up

November 12, 2018 5:00 amNovember 12, 2018 10:40 pm

Tuesday’s midterm election brought out an unprecedented 113 million voters. That’s 49 percent of eligible voters, higher than any midterm in the last three decades. In California, as in some other states, several races are very tight and every vote...

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...

Joshua Tree Saloon Super Groovy Tuesday

November 7, 2018 10:20 amNovember 7, 2018 10:33 am

JOSHUA TREE—Thanks to local musician and Open Mic Night host Teddy Quinn, Joshua Tree has a place to celebrate or mourn election results as a community. Quinn remembers the year the event at the Joshua Tree Saloon became a gathering...

Proposition 10 Dies in Decisive Vote

November 6, 2018 10:32 pmNovember 6, 2018 11:06 pm

Shot down in a decisive decision, Proposition 10, a measure that would have allowed cities across the state to expand rent control, has been defeated after a massive backlash from voters. Totaling more than $104 million, both campaigns working to...

12th State Senate District Locked in Dead Heat

November 6, 2018 5:24 pm

One of the most contentious State Senate races remains stagnant as former Democratic Assemblywomen Anna Caballero attempts to hold off Republican Rob Poythress in their bid to become Senator. The poll casts Anna Caballero (D) 48 percent as well as...