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Firearm Microstamping Bill Passes Senate, Awaits Governor’s Signature

August 31, 2020 9:29 am

On Friday, the California Senate passed a bill that would require newer model handguns sold in California to be microstamped, moving the bill to the Governor’s desk to await his signature. AB 2847 and microstamping Assembly Bill 2847, authored by...

UPDATED: Antifa Rioters Again Leave Destruction in Downtown Sacramento

August 28, 2020 3:10 pmAugust 29, 2020 7:34 am

Updated August 29, 2020 While California State Senators were being locked out of the State Capitol yesterday because one of their caucus members tested positive for COVID-19, Antifa and Black Lives Matter rioters and protesters were gearing up for a...

Governor Newsom Announces Another New Set of COVID-19 Reopening Guidelines

August 28, 2020 2:43 pm

On Friday, Governor Gavin Newsom announced another new set of guidelines for re-opening counties in California, replacing the state COVID-19 watchlist system. The new four-tier system The new four-tier system will include four color-coded tiers: Purple (widespread), Red (substantial), Orange...

Police Reform Bill Faces Growing Opposition Days Before The Session Ends

August 28, 2020 1:05 pm

On Thursday, a bill that would require police officers to be certified and more liable for their actions while on the job met growing opposition in the Assembly. Opposition mounts against SB 731 Senate Bill 731, authored by Senator Steven...

BREAKING: 10 GOP Senators Barred From State Capitol Building, Forced To Vote Remotely

August 27, 2020 5:16 pmAugust 27, 2020 6:12 pm

On Thursday 10 of the 11 Republican Senators were denied entry to the Capitol Building amid concerns of spreading COVID-19 to others in the building. 10 Republican Senators barred from the Capitol Building The extreme measure came a day after...

Senate Cancels Floor Session After 2 New COVID-19 Cases Found In Capitol

August 26, 2020 8:13 pmAugust 26, 2020 9:12 pm

On Wednesday, less than 2 months after the State Capitol Building and surrounding office buildings shut down to to a mini-outbreak, 2 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the Capitol Building were announced, cancelling today’s floor session and threatening to...

New Amendments To Oil, Gas Well Bill Bring Controversy Before Assembly Vote

August 26, 2020 2:48 pm

With only days away from an Assembly floor vote, a bill designed to clean up abandoned oil and gas wells has had controversial new amendments added to it, with some claiming that oil and gas operators themselves won’t need to...