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Special Presidential Envoy Ric Grenell Considers Run For Governor if Harris Enters 2026 Race

February 14, 2025 2:42 pmFebruary 16, 2025 8:40 am

Special Presidential Envoy and former Ambassador to Germany Ric Grenell announced on Friday that he would consider running for Governor next year if former Vice President Kamala Harris enters the race. “That is a hot topic. I’ll make a little...

CA Bill to Give Parole Boards Graphic Photos Of Crimes During Parole Hearings Introduced

February 14, 2025 2:45 amFebruary 14, 2025 2:46 am

A bill that would ensure that commissioners at the Board of Parole Hearings are provided with all pertinent information, including graphic photos of the crime when considering the release of inmates, was introduced in the Senate on Thursday. Senate Bill...

Actor Mel Gibson Joins Newsom Recall Movement, Signs Recall Petition

February 13, 2025 5:24 pmFebruary 13, 2025 5:24 pm

Earlier this week, two-time Academy Award winner Mel Gibson joined the recall movement against California Governor Gavin Newsom, signing him in support as one of the first big names calling for his recall. Several recall efforts have been mounted against...

New Emerson College Democrats-Only Poll Finds Harris Is Still Favored by Democrats in 2026 Gubernatorial Race

February 13, 2025 1:50 pmFebruary 13, 2025 3:31 pm

According to a new Emerson College poll of registered Democrat voters, released on Thursday, former Vice President Kamala Harris is still the favorite candidate in the 2026 California gubernatorial race amongst registered Democratic voters, beating out all other candidates with...

US Attorney General Pam Bondi Warns Gov. Newsom and AG Bonta About Violating Federal Immigration Law

February 13, 2025 11:32 amFebruary 13, 2025 11:32 am

There’s a new Sheriff in town. United States Attorney General Pam Bondi accused New York leaders of prioritizing “illegal aliens over American citizens,” Wednesday in a press conference. “President Trump has directed this to STOP,” Bondi said, following an announcement...

San Francisco Unified School District Says Cuts of 500+ Jobs Needed to Close $113M Budget Deficit

February 13, 2025 6:55 amFebruary 13, 2025 6:56 am

A new plan by San Francisco Unified School District Superintendent Maria Su to eliminate 535 jobs to help eliminate $113 million in spending was met by a mixed reaction on Wednesday in the city. The SFUSD has been in financial...

Greenberg: Latest Emergency Declaration – Fentanyl

February 12, 2025 8:19 pmFebruary 12, 2025 8:19 pm

In his first announcement of a major action plan, new San Francisco mayor Daniel Lurie today launched his signature “Fentanyl State of Emergency” press conference and signing ceremony under the dome of City Hall. Flanked by members of the Board...