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Recall Effort Against Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao Collects Enough Signatures For November Ballot

May 29, 2024 8:00 amMay 29, 2024 8:01 am

The movement to recall Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, led by the Oakland United to Recall Sheng Thao (OUST) group, announced on Sunday that they have collected 30,000 signatures to place a recall vote against Thao on the November ballot, 5,000...

Frequently Asked Questions about Comparing Federal and State Executive Branches

May 29, 2024 2:30 amMay 29, 2024 2:31 am

Where are the executive branches of government established? The U.S. President and the California Governor draw their authority from the federal and state constitutions concerning their respective roles in the lawmaking process. Federal and state statutes also provide additional duties...

Paul Pelosi Attacker David DePape Resentenced To 30 Years In Jail, Gives Apology To Pelosi Family

May 28, 2024 4:38 pmMay 28, 2024 4:41 pm

David DePape, the man who assaulted and severely injured Paul Pelosi, the husband of former Speaker of the House and current Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), was resentenced to 30 years in jail on Tuesday following giving an apology to the...

Pro-Palestinian Protesters Shut Down the CA 101 Freeway, Protest Around LA City Hall

May 28, 2024 1:02 pmMay 28, 2024 1:02 pm

A large number of Pro-Palestinian protestors blocked the 101 freeway and later marched to the Los Angeles City Hall during a protest event that lasted around one and a half hours on Monday, greatly frustrating travelers in the area on...

Newsom, Biden, and the Doors of Perception

May 28, 2024 3:55 amMay 28, 2024 3:56 am

“You know, if you just did a better job you wouldn’t have to hire me to fix your image,” said the public relations exec to the new client. That quote is beyond apocryphal as no PR person – typically an...

Frequently Asked Questions about Comparing Federal and State Legislative Branches

May 28, 2024 2:30 amMay 28, 2024 2:31 am

Where is the Congress established in law? The Constitution of the United States (Article I, Sections 1-10) spells out the authority of Congress to make laws. Is the Congress of power limited? Congress’ authority cannot conflict with the 10th Amendment...

Vince Fong Resigns From Assembly to Serve Remainder Of Kevin McCarthy’s Term D.C.

May 27, 2024 2:37 pmMay 27, 2024 2:37 pm

Assemblyman Vince Fong (R-Bakersfield) resigned from office this past weekend in order to serve the remainder of former Speaker and Congressman Kevin McCarthy’s term in Congress in Washington. For months, Fong faced numerous political and legal challenges over running for...