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I Grew Up With Soviet Communism; Now as a Trustee I See It Embedded in California’s Ethnic Studies

September 14, 2024 3:30 amSeptember 14, 2024 3:31 am

As a school board member in the Ramona Unified School District in San Diego County, when I read the Santa Ana Liberated Ethnic Studies curriculum for the first time, it brought back childhood memories from growing up in the Soviet...

Trump Says He Will Withhold Disaster Money From California Unless State Renegs On Water Usage Rules

September 14, 2024 2:45 amSeptember 14, 2024 2:46 am

Speaking from the Trump National Golf Course in Rancho Palos Verdes on Friday, former President Donald Trump said that, if elected, he would withhold federal disaster money from California until Governor Gavin Newsom allows more water to go to farmlands...

Newsom Vetoes Hospital Seismic Safety Deadline Bill

September 13, 2024 4:35 pmSeptember 13, 2024 4:35 pm

A bill that would have extended a seismic safety deadline for hospital buildings and identify milestones to ensure that hospitals are on track to meet the new standards was vetoed by Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday following split votes on...

Three Major SoCal Wildfires Latest Hot Button Issue Across Many State & Local Races

September 13, 2024 2:37 pmSeptember 13, 2024 2:37 pm

Wildfires and wildfire suppression responses emerged as top hot button issues in many Southern California state and local races this week, following the rapid emergence of three major wildfires in and around Los Angeles, Orange County, and the Inland Empire....

Another Day, Another Lawsuit Filed Against Los Angeles DA George Gascon

September 13, 2024 7:03 amSeptember 13, 2024 7:03 am

Another day, another lawsuit filed against Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascon. Wednesday, the Los Angeles Association of Deputy District Attorneys – the union that represents the 750 or so DDA’s under Gascon’s employ – filed its fourth lawsuit, alleging...

CPUC Vote On Discounted Phones and Plans For Illegal Immigrants Proposal Looms

September 13, 2024 2:45 amSeptember 13, 2024 2:46 am

Less than a week after Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed Assembly Bill 1840, which would have allowed illegal immigrants to borrow public taxpayer money for a down payment on a home purchase, another illegal immigrant subsidy is up for a possible...

Gov. Newsom Signs Retail, Property Crime Enhancement Bill

September 12, 2024 4:29 pmSeptember 12, 2024 4:29 pm

A bill that would increase sentences and penalties for some retail and property crimes was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday, officially bringing back tougher laws against “smash and grab” style robberies and other crimes. Assembly Bill...