California Gov. Newsom calls for special legislative session after Trump win
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) issued a proclamation Thursday calling a special session of the state Legislature aimed at preserving civil rights and opening up potential lawsuits ahead of the incoming Trump administration. . The special session, scheduled to begin Dec. 2, will focus on fundamental rights, reproductive freedom, climate action and strengthening California's legal […]
Southern California wildfires driven by Santa Ana winds burn 15K acres
Powerful Santa Ana winds near Los Angeles are raising the threat of the most severe wildfires in years across Southern California. Unrelenting wind gusts of 50 to 70 mph have created the perfect storm, leading to rapid fire spread and widespread evacuations. These conditions led to a devastating wildfire explosion in Ventura County on Wednesday. […]
California Gov. Newsom says he will work with Trump, but issues warning
California Governor Gavin Newsom, responding for the first time to President-elect Trump's victory over Vice President Harris in the 2024 presidential election, said he would work with Trump but would not issue a warning. Newsom shared his remarks on social media Wednesday, saying that Trump's second term in office is “not the outcome we wanted,” […]
California Mountain fire wildfire spread by winds
A fast-moving wildfire fanned by strong winds exploded in size in just a few hours, destroying dozens of homes and forcing thousands of residents to evacuate, before leaving Los Angeles on Thursday. It struck communities in the northwest for a second day. California Gov. Gavin Newsom said in a statement that more than 10,000 people […]
Progressive California county appears to recall two Soros-backed politicians amid devastating crime surge
Voters in Alameda County, California, appear to have chosen to remove two George Soros-backed politicians from office as many businesses flee the area due to a devastating crime spike. Ahead of the November election, separate recall efforts have been launched against Oakland Mayor Shen Tao (D) and Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price (D). “The […]
Californians ordered to evacuate as explosive wildfires erupt | California
Fast-moving fires broke out across California on Wednesday as strong winds complicated firefighting efforts, spurred power outages and raised the risk of further ignitions. An explosive blaze known as the Mountain Fire has prompted evacuations in Ventura County, a mountainous region northwest of Los Angeles. thousands of acres. The fire started on Wednesday morning and […]
California Passes Anti-crime Proposition 36, Which Kamala Harris Refused to Back
California voters overwhelmingly passed Proposition 36, a ballot measure that amends portions of Proposition 47. Proposition 47 is a “criminal justice reform” bill that has backfired badly and is blamed by many residents for the ongoing crime wave. 56.4% of precincts have reported, and 70.5% of voters said “yes” to Proposition 36, compared to 29.% […]
California voters approve measure making some shoplifting, drug offenses felonies
California voters on Tuesday approved A ballot measure calls for tougher penalties for retail crimes such as shoplifting and theft. Repeat offenders can now be charged with felonies under Proposition 36, which partially repealed a 2014 law that reduced sentences for nonviolent crimes. The measure would also impose stiffer penalties for crimes related to drugs […]
California Voters Reverse Decade-Old Crime Ballot Measure, Opting To Crackdown On Retail Theft, Drugs
California has voted to pass a ballot measure aimed at reducing retail theft and drug use in the state, rescinding a decade-old measure, according to The Associated Press and multiple sources. Proposition 36 is expected to increase penalties for retail theft and drug possession, while requiring treatment for certain drug offenders. According to to the […]
OpenAI in talks with California to become for-profit company: report
OpenAI, led by Sam Altman, is in early discussions with the California Attorney General's Office to change its corporate structure to become a for-profit company. Bloomberg News reported This was disclosed on Monday, citing two people familiar with the matter. Representatives for OpenAI and the California attorney general did not immediately respond to Reuters' requests […]