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Gascon in Crosshairs at DA Debate

January 19, 2024 2:35 amJanuary 19, 2024 2:36 am

There were ten candidates on the stage at the Los Angeles Magazine-sponsored Los Angeles County District Attorney’s race debate – eight of them roundly criticized current DA George Gascon – two, including Gascon himself, did not. In trying to defend...

Sen. Toni Atkins Files Paperwork To Run For Governor In 2026

January 19, 2024 2:30 amJanuary 19, 2024 2:31 am

State Senator Toni Atkins (D-San Diego) filed paperwork with the Secretary of State’s office on Thursday for the purpose of raising money for a Gubernatorial bid, all but confirming her status as a candidate in the upcoming 2026 California Gubernatorial...

The Failed Under 12 Youth Football Tackle Ban: The Democrats Evade A Huge Issue

January 18, 2024 5:29 pmJanuary 18, 2024 6:30 pm

In just over a week, Assembly Bill 734, authored by Assemblyman Kevin McCarty (D-Sacramento), went through one of the craziest short falls and rises in recent legislative history in Sacramento. Built on the premise of safety, AB 734 would have...

State of Emergency Tax Exemption Bill Introduced In Senate

January 18, 2024 12:05 pm

A bill that would exclude settlement payments made in connection with any declared state of emergency from taxable income was introduced in the Senate on Thursday, building on several bills that covered certain disasters, such as a bill made into...

San Francisco Announces Record 806 Overdose Deaths In City In 2023

January 18, 2024 2:45 amJanuary 18, 2024 2:46 am

New data from the City of San Francisco released on Wednesday found that 806 total drug overdoses occurred in 2023, marking the highest yearly number of overdoses ever in the city, and over 150 more than the 2022 amount of...

Backlash Grows Against SF Board Of Supervisors Cease-Fire Resolution

January 17, 2024 12:47 pmJanuary 17, 2024 3:48 pm

The backlash against last weeks vote by the San Francisco Board of Supervisors to issue an Israel-Hamas War cease-fire resolution continued to grow this week, with Mayor Breed and more and more residents speaking out against the Board’s decision. Since...

Gov. Newsom Announces Refusal To Sign Bill to Ban Tackle Football For Under 12 Youth

January 17, 2024 2:30 amJanuary 17, 2024 2:31 am

Governor Gavin Newsom vowed on Tuesday to not sign into law a recent bill brought into the legislature that would ban tackle football for children under the age of 12 in the state, ending the progression of the bill less...