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Gov. Newsom Proclaims State Of Emergency Over Butte County Thompson Fire

July 4, 2024 6:53 amJuly 4, 2024 6:53 am

Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency in Butte County on Wednesday over the growing Thompson Fire in Butte County, just outside the town of Oroville. Wildfire state of emergencies have been a constant announcement during Newsom’s two terms...

Gov. Gavin Newsom, Former NFL Star Marshawn Lynch Announce New Podcast

July 3, 2024 6:21 pmJuly 3, 2024 6:21 pm

In a surprise announcement on Wednesday, iHeart Radio unveiled a new podcast with Governor Gavin Newsom, former NFL star Marshawn Lynch, and his agent Doug Hendrickson as hosts. The new podcast, called “Politickin” will reportedly not be political, and instead...

Assembly Public Safety Committee Waters Down Child Sex Trafficking Bill

July 3, 2024 1:11 pmJuly 3, 2024 1:11 pm

A bill to strengthen protections for children by making the act of soliciting, agreeing to engage in, or engaging in any act of commercial sex with a minor a felony to help fight human trafficking was passed in the Assembly...

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...