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Latest U.S. Census Data on Cities: Florida and Texas Still Dominant in Growth

May 19, 2025 2:58 amMay 19, 2025 2:59 am

The latest U.S. Census Bureau “Population Growth Reported Across Cities and Towns in All U.S. Regions” reports “Cities of all sizes grew on average from 2023 to 2024 with Southern and Western cities experiencing accelerated growth.” Interestingly, the fastest growing...

Bill to Allow Diversion Programs Instead of Jail For Some Felonies Faces Rocky Road

May 18, 2025 2:45 amMay 18, 2025 2:46 am

A bill that would expand the usage of diversion programs in courts from solely misdemeanor offenses to including non-violent felonies continued to face a challenging future this week as more lawmakers continue to challenge the controversial bill. Assembly Bill 1231,...

Legislation to Eliminate Parental Punishments for Chronically Truant Students Delayed in Assembly

May 17, 2025 2:45 amMay 17, 2025 2:46 am

A bill to eliminate jail time, fines, and benefit reductions for the parents of chronically truant students was postponed in an Assembly Appropriations Committee this week, creating the latest speed bump for the bill. Assembly Bill 461, authored by Assemblyman...

Gov. Newsom Goes On International Interview Blitz Criticizing Trump and Tariffs

May 16, 2025 4:52 pmMay 16, 2025 4:56 pm

California Governor Gavin Newsom wrapped up several weeks worth of international interviews this week, defending his decision to have California work on separate trade deals with other countries, and blasting President Trump’s tariffs non-stop. Ever since President Trump unveiled new...

Ignorant Grievance Hustlers Come for ‘Racist Street Name’

May 16, 2025 3:10 amMay 16, 2025 3:11 am

Cancel culture comes calling once again in Sacramento. According to SF Gate, “California is reckoning with its colonial past and replacing a street name that included a racial slur in Sacramento County, officials confirmed.” The street — “Squaw Valley Way”...

Governor Newsom’s Decision on Menendez Brothers Parole

May 16, 2025 2:45 amMay 16, 2025 2:46 am

The resentencing of Erik and Lyle Menendez this week from life in prison to 50-years-to-life with the chance of parole brought a new spotlight to Governor Gavin Newsom, who now has to power to approve whether or not a future...

Bill to Exempt Muralists From Contractor Licensing Gains Steam

May 15, 2025 6:50 pmMay 15, 2025 6:50 pm

A bill designed to exempt muralists from being known as a contractor and exempting them from getting a license moved ahead in the Senate this week. Senate Bill 456, authored by Senator Angelique Ashby (D-Sacramento), would specifically exempt from the...