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Bill to Place $10 Billion School Construction Bond on 2024 Ballot Signed Into Law

July 5, 2024 5:29 pmJuly 5, 2024 5:29 pm

A bill to place a $10 billion bond to build and repair public K-12 schools and community colleges on the 2024 ballot was signed into law by acting Governor and Senate President Pro Tem Mike McGuire (D-Healdsburg) on Thursday. According...

Newsom, Harris Double Down On Support For Biden

July 5, 2024 12:43 pmJuly 5, 2024 12:43 pm

Governor Gavin Newsom and Vice President Kamala Harris continued to defend and support President Joe Biden on Thursday, despite both of the lawmakers being considered the top two replacement candidates for Biden in the election and Biden’s Democratic support continuing...

UC Gascon? Rampant Antisemitism Alleged in LA DA’s Office

July 5, 2024 12:33 pmJuly 5, 2024 12:33 pm

The nation watched as campus after campus, seemingly inexplicably, fell victim to repugnant outbursts of open antisemitism. Pro-Hamas demonstrations ended classes around the state, Jewish students were harassed and barred from entering classrooms, and vile and historically ignorant displays of...

Bass Ackwards: LA Mayor Wants Another Term

July 5, 2024 8:52 amJuly 5, 2024 8:52 am

Just a few days ago, you may have noticed an odd little ripple in California politics. Or – considering the megaphoney grifty cowardly lunacy taking place in the state house taking place in the state house – you probably didn’t....

A Very Normal and Wonderful Independence Day Breathes Life Into Oppressive California

July 5, 2024 8:38 amJuly 8, 2024 6:18 am

As I have reported before, living in downtown Sacramento for more than 30 years hasn’t always been a picnic. I frequently write about encounters with homeless vagrants in downtown, as well as in the park near my house. I also...

The 2024 California U.S. Senate Race Schiff v. Garvey: Where It Currently Stands

July 5, 2024 2:45 amJuly 5, 2024 2:46 am

Since the last update in early June, California’s U.S. Senate race between Congressman Adam Schiff (D-CA) and former pro baseball star Steve Garvey (R) has been heating up. Union disagreements, international visits, and most recently, the fallout of President Joe Biden’s...

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...