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Ooof: Gascon Trails Hochman in LA DA Fundraising – Badly, Very Badly

August 1, 2024 12:09 pmAugust 1, 2024 12:15 pm

The technical political term for the state of Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon’s campaign finances as he heads into the November is “ouch.” Maybe even an “ooof” is warranted. As of June 30 – the end of the...

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass Vetos Police Reform Proposition; Council Upholds Veto

August 1, 2024 10:38 amAugust 1, 2024 10:38 am

The Los Angeles City Council upheld Mayor Karen Bass’ veto of a ballot measure that would have expanded the LAPD Chief’s powers to include firing officers for misconduct, stopping it from reaching voters this November by a single vote. The...

‘Politickin’ – Gavin Newsom’s New Podcast is Quite Political

August 1, 2024 2:46 amAugust 1, 2024 2:47 am

Earlier this month, iHeart Radio unveiled a new podcast with Governor Gavin Newsom, former NFL star Marshawn Lynch, and his agent Doug Hendrickson as hosts. It was supposed to come out in mid-July, but delays including the Trump assassination attempt...

Some L.A. County Officials Oppose Gov. Newsom’s Homeless Encampment Order

July 31, 2024 4:00 pmJuly 31, 2024 4:01 pm

In a series of statements on Tuesday, several Los Angeles County officials said that they continue to be opposed to removing homeless encampments en masse, putting them at odds with the Los Angeles City Council and Governor Gavin Newsom’s recent...

University Of California President Michael Drake Will Step Down at End of the Academic Year

July 31, 2024 2:48 pmJuly 31, 2024 2:55 pm

University of California President Michael Drake announced on Wednesday that he will be stepping down from the position at the end of the year after less than five years in the post. Drake, a long-time University administrator, began his career...

Sen. Scott Wiener Calls Elon Musk ‘Bigot’ and ‘Conspiracy Theorist’

July 31, 2024 12:09 pmAugust 1, 2024 6:19 am

California State Senator Scott Wiener is a victim. Poor Scott. He says he is being “attacked” by Elon Musk, whom he calls a “bigot.” Senator Scott Wiener proclaims that he is “protecting LGBTQ youth’s civil rights.” Last week Senator Wiener...

Mask Up San Francisco… and Just Shut Up

July 31, 2024 2:45 amJuly 31, 2024 2:46 am

There are currently 33 people hospitalized in San Francisco with COVID, KRON reports. “The 7-day average test positivity rate is currently at 6.5%.” Naturally, the San Francisco Department of Public Health is recommending that people begin wearing masks again because…...