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Bill to Make Wildfire Settlements Exempt From State Income Tax Approved By Assembly Revenue And Taxation Comm.

July 3, 2024 2:55 amJuly 3, 2024 2:56 am

A bill to make all wildfire settlement payments tax free was approved by the Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee on Tuesday, moving the bill to the Assembly Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 1004, authored by Senator Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita), would...

Gov. Newsom To Highlight Democratic Summer Campaign Event In New Hampshire As Dems Continue Damage Control

July 2, 2024 1:04 pmJuly 2, 2024 1:04 pm

Governor Gavin Newsom increased his presence on the Democratic campaign trail on Monday when his presence headlighting a major Presidential campaign event in New Hampshire as a surrogate for President Joe Biden was expanded, further fueling speculation that Newsom could...

USC Professor Cleared… And, Yes, Hamas Are Murderers

July 2, 2024 11:00 amJuly 2, 2024 11:01 am

Over the past few years there have been a plethora of stories about the speech police on college campuses. But it appears at USC, at least, being able to express your opinion is okay – for now. Economics Professor John...

Homeless Account for 12% of Fire Calls in Los Angeles

July 2, 2024 10:00 amJuly 2, 2024 10:01 am

In a typical day in the city of Los Angeles, the fire department will go on about 1,500 calls for service. That’s fires, medical issues, cats in trees and everything else. Also on a typical day, the city’s homeless population...

GOP Senate Nominee Steve Garvey Opts To Skip RNC In Favor Of Stateside Priorities

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

A spokesman for former baseball star and GOP Senate nominee Steve Garvey said on Monday that the candidate would not be going to the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee this year, instead opting to prioritize his campaign in California. Garvey’s...

Governor Newsom Signs 2024-2025 State Budget

July 1, 2024 5:16 pmJuly 2, 2024 3:51 pm

Governor Gavin Newsom signed the 2024-2025 state budget legislation Saturday, officially putting the new $297.9 billion budget into effect on Monday. The California State Legislature approved the 2024-2025 budget plan on Wednesday night, giving the green light on California spending...

San Francisco and The Grants Pass Ruling: Where The City And Mayoral Candidates Stand

July 1, 2024 1:43 pmJuly 2, 2024 10:29 am

Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court voted 6-3 in City of Grants Pass v. Johnson. According to the ruling, local laws limiting encampments on public land does not amount to cruel and unusual punishment, allowing for local civil and criminal...