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Lawsuit Seeks Invalidation of Ballot Measure Closing Upper Great Highway

March 12, 2025 3:48 pmMarch 12, 2025 3:53 pm

The contentious San Francisco ballot measure known as Proposition K, passed by voters last fall, is now the target of a lawsuit filed in superior court. At today’s press conference a coalition of plaintiffs spoke to the media and supporters...

Katie Porter Faces Many Hurdles in a Run For Governor

March 12, 2025 1:21 pmMarch 12, 2025 1:21 pm

It’s been a day since former Congresswoman Katie Porter announced that she will be running for Governor. And the reaction to her running has been…all over the map. She is a Democrat from Orange County with a history of making...

Orange County’s Bold Blueprint: A Call to Action for California’s Schools

March 12, 2025 3:55 amMarch 12, 2025 3:56 am

In an era of political gridlock and endless bickering, Orange County’s new approach to educational leadership offers a powerful lesson: when leaders unite with a shared purpose, real change happens. At the heart of this transformation lies a multi-layered educational...

San Diego County Board of Supervisors Fails To Repeal ‘Reckless Super Sanctuary Policy’

March 12, 2025 2:45 amMarch 12, 2025 2:46 am

In a 2-1 vote with one abstention on Tuesday, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors failed to repeal its “super sanctuary” policy that blocks San Diego County agencies from assisting ICE. The policy dates back to December 2024, when...

California Senator Tony Strickland Sworn in – Again

March 11, 2025 3:19 pmMarch 11, 2025 3:19 pm

Senator Tony Strickland was sworn in to the California State Senate Tuesday morning. It was more like a homecoming as this isn’t Strickland’s first rodeo – he was a member of the California State Senate District 19 from 2008 until...

Former Congresswoman Katie Porter Announces Run For Governor

March 11, 2025 1:23 pmMarch 11, 2025 1:32 pm

Former Orange County Congresswoman Katie Porter announced on Tuesday that she is running for Governor in 2026, joining an already crowded race of experienced Californian lawmakers and officials. In her announcement, Porter cited several reasons for running next year. This...

New Senate Bill Would Expand Telehealth Options For Cancer Patients in California

March 11, 2025 2:45 amMarch 11, 2025 2:46 am

A bill that would expand health access for cancer patients by allowing cancer patients in California to access out of state doctors remotely was introduced in the Senate on Monday. Senate Bill 508, authored by Senator Suzette Valladares (R-Santa Clarita),...