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Nithya Raman Ousts Karen Bass, Puts DSA in Charge of LA

November 5, 2026 4:33 pmNovember 6, 2026 10:44 am

Los Angeles voters have ousted incumbent Mayor Karen Bass in favor of City Councilmember Nithya Raman, a Democratic Socialists of America member, in a historic upset that ends more than two decades without an incumbent mayor losing reelection. With roughly...

Newsom Seeks Commutations on All California Death Sentences to Life in Prison w/o Parole

November 5, 2026 2:00 pmNovember 5, 2026 3:46 pm

In an open letter to Californians, Governor Gavin Newsom announced Thursday that he is commuting the death sentences of all 548 convicts on California’s death row, to life in prison without the possibility of parole. “I take this action because...

Bloomin’ Bankruptcy: San Diego Outback Franchisee Files Chapter 11, Blames California Labor Costs

November 5, 2026 11:51 amNovember 11, 2026 1:27 pm

A major California-based Outback Steakhouse franchise operator has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, pointing to the California’s soaring labor costs, rising food prices, and declining customer traffic as key factors that pushed its restaurant empire to the brink. San...

Another Troubling Case Involving a Violent Illegal Immigrant Highlights the Real Problem With Sanctuary Rules

November 5, 2026 6:30 amNovember 5, 2026 6:31 am

There are a lot of people online that ask the question, “Well, what good are ICE agents doing?” They’re quick to point out the “mistakes” agents make while in the field, without actually looking at the progress that’s being made. What’s worse,...

Hobbs Projected To Win Reelection As Democrats Lead Across Arizona State Government

November 4, 2026 4:16 pmNovember 4, 2026 4:16 pm

Arizona Republicans faced losses across state government Wednesday as Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs is projected to secure a second term and unofficial returns showed Democrats leading for majorities in both legislative chambers. The Associated Press called the governor’s race for...

This Isn’t the First Time Republicans Have Been Crushed in a Midterm

November 4, 2026 1:04 pmNovember 5, 2026 8:12 am

Despite President Donald Trump’s historic midterm surge, 29 rallies, 40 tele-rallies, 500 surrogate visits and $450 million in political pac support, Republicans suffered historic losses in Tuesday’s election. Republicans managed to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory. The Iran...

California Democrats Sweep Statewide Offices, Flip 5 US House Seats

November 4, 2026 11:07 amNovember 4, 2026 11:07 am

California Democrats delivered an exhaustive midterm victory, winning Governor, maintaining every statewide constitutional office, and flipping five congressional seats, ratcheting down Dem control of state government. The five lost Republican seats reduced California’s Republican U.S. House delegation from 9 to...