Gavin Newsom tried to jeopardize democracy in California
Californians have had direct democracy enshrined in our Constitution since 1911, a signature achievement of the progressive movement and Governor Hiram Johnson. Today, with Governor Gavin Newsom uttering the words “protecting democracy” in every interview leading up to his presidential run, you’d think California democracy was in pretty good shape. Proposition 47 has led to […]
Outmigration cost California $24B in departed incomes as poorer people move in
(The Center Square) – Outmigration to other states cost California $24 billion in outgoing personal incomes across 2021 and 2022, according to new IRS data. Departing Californians were significantly wealthier and more likely to have children or spouses than incoming Americans, suggesting wealthy families are leaving the state as poorer individuals come to seek their […]
New California firearms tax prompts Second Amendment lawsuit to block ‘modern Jim Crow law’
A coalition of Second Amendment groups and two residents have filed a lawsuit to block California’s new 11% excise tax on firearms, parts and ammunition. Case, James vs Madurossought to block the tax, which took effect on July 1, arguing that the Supreme Court has previously ruled that constitutional rights cannot be subject to taxation. […]
California teenager loses fingers from fireworks in July 4 celebration: reports
Two California teenagers were injured during Independence Day fireworks, with one of them reportedly losing several fingers, local media reported. The incident happened Thursday night in Berkeley, where neighbors He told KTVU The explosion may have left the teenager missing four fingers. The Berkeley Police Department told KTVU that two teenage boys were injured in […]
‘We Didn’t Feel Safe Anymore’: Kirk Cameron Joins Long List Of Celebrities Fleeing California
Actor Kirk Cameron announced Wednesday that he has moved from California to Tennessee, joining a growing list of celebrities who have left the Golden State, the Washington Examiner reported. The former “Growing Pains” and “Left Behind” star said that he had been “seriously” thinking about leaving California over the past few years, especially after the […]
Deep-blue California voters ’embarrassed’ by Biden: ‘Trump is our best bet’
California, the blue heart of Democratic territory, is hemorrhaging party support after President Joe Biden’s performance at the first presidential debate left his party shaken. According to a report by the Los Angeles Times, some traditionally blue California voters are alarmed at Biden’s cognitive decline, questioning if their party’s presumed nominee has what it takes […]
California advances first-in-nation plan to set water budgets for cities statewide
California officials have approved the first-ever regulations that impose long-term limits on the amount of water the state’s municipal utilities can use annually. The State Water Resources Control Board unanimously approved a major water-saving measure on Wednesday that is expected to save about 500,000 acre-feet of water annually by 2040. According to the water authority, […]
Weekend Read: Make America California
Estimated Reading Time: 8 minutes The neo-feudal Newsom model has been a disaster. Like the buffoonish commanding officer in Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Pirates of Penzance, Gavin Newsom for many represents “the very model of a modern Major-General,” filling the expectations of the progressive political elite. Handsome, articulate, and politically savvy, Newsom has emerged as […]
California winegrowers on edge over pest that could ‘devastate’ lucrative industry
The California Wine Growers Association is urging other wine growers to be on high alert for the wolf flies, which are sharing egg masses, with some discovered that may produce adults within the next few weeks and populations expected to peak in late summer or early fall. “It’s terrifying to know that a tiny pest […]
Former California senator slams lawmakers 'pushing out' Biden: 'Please spare me your five minutes of fame'
Former California Sen. Barbara Boxer (D) on Thursday slammed lawmakers who called on President Biden to drop out of the race after last week’s presidential debate with former President Trump. “I don’t agree with lawmakers who are going on TV seeking their five minutes of fame and trying to get rid of one of the […]