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New College Poll asks ‘Is Gavin Newsom to Blame for California Wildfires?’

February 6, 2025 2:45 amFebruary 6, 2025 2:46 am

A new College Pulse poll released on Wednesday found that only around roughly 14% of college age Californians at least somewhat blame Governor Gavin Newsom for the wildfires in Southern California last month, showing that Californians are still mixed on...

California High Speed Rail Authority Refutes President Trump’s Investigation Threats

February 5, 2025 6:00 pmFebruary 5, 2025 6:01 pm

The California High Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) responded to President Trump launching an investigation into the high cost of the rail system on Wednesday, saying that “every dollar has been accounted for” and that the project is now past a...

AG Rob Bonta Announces He Will Not Run For California Governor In 2026

February 5, 2025 12:45 pmFebruary 5, 2025 12:45 pm

California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced Wednesday that he will not be running for Governor in already crowded 2026, with other highly touted candidates including former Congresswoman Katie Porter and former Vice President Kamala Harris, still not having decided. Democratic...

President Trump to Launch Investigation into High Cost Of California High-Speed Rail

February 5, 2025 2:45 amFebruary 5, 2025 2:46 am

President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that he will be launching an investigation into the high cost of California High Speed Rail (CAHSR), fulfilling a Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) promise made late last year. Originally estimated to cost $33 billion...

State Farm Seeks 22% Home Insurance Rate Increase After Wildfires

February 4, 2025 2:37 pmFebruary 4, 2025 2:37 pm

State Farm Insurance announced on Monday that they have asked the California Department of Insurance to approve an emergency interim rate increase for rental homes, non-rental homes, rental units, and condos to help pay for the massive increase of claims...

State Senators Announce Legislation to Bolster Cal Fire Pay, Fire Prevention Efforts

February 4, 2025 2:18 pmFebruary 4, 2025 2:26 pm

How many California residents are aware that CalFire’s fire fighters are not all full time employees? A large chunk are laid off 3-months each year and have to go on unemployment. That is about to change according to Senate President...

White, Asian Students Sue University Of California Over Racial Discrimination

February 4, 2025 2:45 amFebruary 4, 2025 2:46 am

The group Students Against Racial Discrimination sued the University of California system on Monday, alleging that UC is still not selecting students in a “color-blind manner” despite the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in 2023 that race cannot be used as...