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How President Trump Can Save Lives and California’s Economy

February 17, 2025 3:00 amFebruary 17, 2025 6:19 am

Within minutes a dam-break at Folsom 20 miles up the American River from Sacramento would drown as many as 500 persons and severely damage California’s economy. Highway escape routes–Interstate 5, Interstate 80 and US Route 50 would be underwater. Over...

Desert Sands USD Set to Approve DEI Contract – May Violate DOE Civil Rights Memo

February 17, 2025 2:45 amFebruary 17, 2025 6:29 am

Coachella Valley Unified School District Board Trustee, Trinidad Arredondo, continues to profit off of neighboring school districts through his TA Mentoring Services, LLC. We discussed Arredondo two years ago with his $15,000 contract awarded by the Desert Sands USD (DSUSD)...

Insurance Commissioner Lara To Question State Farm on 22% Rate Increase Justification

February 15, 2025 2:45 amFebruary 15, 2025 2:46 am

In a statement Friday, Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara announced that he will be meeting with State Farm Insurance later this month over their proposed 22% emergency rate hike on rental homes, non-rental homes, rental units, and condos, asking them to justify...

Governor Newsom Says He Will Veto Bill to Stop Prisons From Working With ICE

February 14, 2025 5:05 pmFebruary 14, 2025 5:05 pm

Governor Gavin Newsom confirmed on Friday that he will veto a bill that severely limits how the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) work with each other, should the bill reach his...

Special Presidential Envoy Ric Grenell Considers Run For Governor if Harris Enters 2026 Race

February 14, 2025 2:42 pmFebruary 16, 2025 8:40 am

Special Presidential Envoy and former Ambassador to Germany Ric Grenell announced on Friday that he would consider running for Governor next year if former Vice President Kamala Harris enters the race. “That is a hot topic. I’ll make a little...

CA Bill to Give Parole Boards Graphic Photos Of Crimes During Parole Hearings Introduced

February 14, 2025 2:45 amFebruary 14, 2025 2:46 am

A bill that would ensure that commissioners at the Board of Parole Hearings are provided with all pertinent information, including graphic photos of the crime when considering the release of inmates, was introduced in the Senate on Thursday. Senate Bill...

Actor Mel Gibson Joins Newsom Recall Movement, Signs Recall Petition

February 13, 2025 5:24 pmFebruary 13, 2025 5:24 pm

Earlier this week, two-time Academy Award winner Mel Gibson joined the recall movement against California Governor Gavin Newsom, signing him in support as one of the first big names calling for his recall. Several recall efforts have been mounted against...