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Trump Admin. Launches Investigation into CA Dept. of Education for Parental Rights Violations

March 27, 2025 4:05 pmMarch 28, 2025 6:08 am

The Trump Administration Department of Education announced Thursday they are investigating the California Department of Education over the odious new law that prohibits school districts from notifying parents if their kids are “gender” transitioning while at school. The U.S. Department...

Bill to Create Separate Housing Units For Transgender Women in Women’s Prisons Introduced

March 27, 2025 2:17 pmMarch 27, 2025 2:17 pm

A bill to require the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) to establish separate housing units for transgender women within women’s prisons was formally introduced on Thursday following the bill being re-referred to the Senate Rules Committee. Senate Bill...

California High-Speed Rail Needs $7 Billion for Bakersfield to Merced by 2026

March 27, 2025 2:45 amMarch 27, 2025 2:46 am

The California Legislative Analyst’s Office told lawmakers in an Assembly Transportation budget hearing Wednesday that California High-Speed Rail needs $7 billion in funding by June 2026 or else the first Bakersfield to Merced leg of the system could be delayed...

Los Angeles DA Nathan Hochman Reinstates Death Penalty Option

March 26, 2025 1:54 pmMarch 27, 2025 10:49 am

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced on Tuesday that the moratorium against prosecutors seeking the death penalty in Los Angeles County has ended, with the death penalty now back as an option for murder cases with special circumstances....

European Vacations for CA Insurance Commish Ricardo Lara as Insurance Carriers Were Pulling Out of California

March 26, 2025 11:29 amMarch 26, 2025 11:29 am

At least 7 of the largest insurance carriers have pulled out of California entirely or are restricting policies. And California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara has largely been a ghost, avoiding media and oversight from the Legislature. It appears that is...

Unanimous Vote by San Diego City Council on Ordinance to Ban Digital-Only Grocery Store Coupons

March 25, 2025 1:43 pmMarch 25, 2025 1:43 pm

The San Diego City Council unanimously passed an ordinance on Monday that would ban digital or app-based only coupons in grocery stores, with the second and final reading and vote on the ordinance to come next month. According to the...

Top Two Oakland Mayoral Candidates Have Raised $550,000 Combined So Far

March 25, 2025 1:38 pmMarch 25, 2025 1:38 pm

According to the latest campaign filings reported over the weekend, around $550,000 has been raised so far by the top two candidates in the Oakland mayoral special election so far, on track to set a new record for mayoral election...