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Morse Strikes Out

September 8, 2018 10:02 am

Jessica Morse has struck out once again. For the third time, Morse’s hopes of appearing on the November ballot as “national security consultant” have been dashed. According to the website of the 4th CD candidate, the former State Department and...

Steinberg’s Plan For City Housing

September 6, 2018 8:13 amSeptember 6, 2018 10:59 pm

In the middle of a housing crisis, the Sacramento City Council is considering implementing rent control. Many people could be seen coming in and out of Sacramento’s City Hall building late Tuesday evening as the council held a five hour...

California Congressman Looks To Hold Off Rising Opponent

September 5, 2018 5:59 pmSeptember 6, 2018 11:00 pm

In the core of political campaign season, some astonishing amounts of money have been raised by various candidates. With spending on everything from billboards to commercials and merchandise to salaries, raising enough campaign money is vital for candidates looking for...

California To Allow Helmet-Less Scooting

September 3, 2018 7:30 amSeptember 4, 2018 11:43 am

California scooter rides may soon be able to “scoot” helmet-free. Introduced by Assemblyman Heath Flora (R-Ripon), AB 2989 would allow motorized scooter riders over 18 years of age to cruise on streets that have speeds up to 35mph without wearing a...

Cow Palace Under Heavy Fire

August 29, 2018 3:56 pmAugust 30, 2018 9:34 am

In pushing a district-focused bill, Senator Scott Wiener (D-11, San Francisco) today presented SB 221 to the Senate Public Safety Committee for concurrence in Assembly amendments to prohibit the sale of firearms and ammunition at the Cow Palace. The Cow...

Brett Kavanaugh Or Brett Kava-no?

August 27, 2018 10:00 pmAugust 29, 2018 12:22 pm

Hundreds of people who oppose the latest nominee to the Supreme Court held a rally yesterday in downtown San Francisco, arguing that Brett Kavanaugh represents a threat to the rights of women and much more. The show of force, held...

A Bumper Crop of Farmers Protest Water Plan at Capitol

August 20, 2018 4:08 pmAugust 22, 2018 7:54 am

Anyone who’s seen Chinatown knows there’s really only one issue that matters in California politics. Water. That sentiment was on display by farmers and others who showed up in force to express their opposition before tomorrow’s hearing on a proposal...