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California Lawmakers, Abortion Proponents Unveil Plan To Create Abortion Sanctuary State

December 8, 2021 11:55 amDecember 8, 2021 2:50 pm

Dozens of California abortion clinics, pro-abortion groups, and lawmakers in favor of abortion presented a plan Wednesday to make California a sanctuary state for those wanting abortions in case the landmark Roe v. Wade is overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court...

Ballot Initiative to Raise CA Minimum Wage to $18 an Hour by 2026 Filed With Attorney General

December 8, 2021 2:24 amDecember 8, 2021 3:41 pm

A ballot initiative that would raise the state minimum wage to $18 an hour by 2026 was filed with the Attorney General’s office during the weekend, paving the way to be voted on as soon as the November 2022 election....

Legislative Election Committees Meet Over Possible Recall Rule Changes

December 7, 2021 4:06 pm

A joint meeting of the Assembly and Senate elections committees was held in Sacramento on Monday, with state lawmakers looking into possible changes to California’s recall rules. California’s recall process has been under scrutiny in recent years from both lawmakers...

San Diego City Council President Ousted in Surprise Vote

December 7, 2021 12:38 pm

In a vote of the San Diego City Council Monday, Councilwoman, and current Council President, Jennifer Campbell was surprisingly ousted 8-1, and was replaced by Councilman Sean Elo-Rivera. Campbell was Council President since December 2020, only narrowly beating out fellow...

Second Recall Petition Against LA DA George Gascon Begins

December 7, 2021 2:28 amDecember 8, 2021 3:37 pm

A group in favor of recalling Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon launched a new bid to recall him on Monday outside the Hall of Justice on Monday, hoping to successfully bring the decision to voters by November of...

Gov. Newsom, NV Gov Sisolak Announce I-15 Widening Project

December 6, 2021 4:11 pm

California Governor Gavin Newsom and Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak announced at a joint press conference Sunday that Interstate 15 will be temporarily widened to include a third lane during peak travel times, with long term plans for a permanent third...

San Francisco Restaurant Apologizes After Refusing To Serve SFPD Officers During Weekend

December 6, 2021 12:03 pmApril 3, 2022 8:34 am

A San Francisco restaurant that denied service to three San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) officers late last week and faced national scrutiny and uproar over their decision during the weekend, apologized on Sunday for their actions. Press play to hear...