Newsom orders California’s most hated killers off death row – 10 of the worst who could benefit
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Nov. 5 that he plans to commute the death sentences of 548 people on the state’s death row, replacing them with life in prison without parole. In an open letter, Newsom said he knew the decision would anger some people and cause pain for victims’ families who oppose it. He […]
Gavin Newsom ends death sentences for California’s death row inmates in a historic mass move
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Thursday he will commute the death sentences of 548 people on the state’s death row, effectively ending capital punishment in California. He had already halted executions through an executive moratorium. In a letter to residents, Newsom called the state’s death penalty system deeply flawed and vulnerable to error, arguing that […]
California’s probe into noncitizen voting is allowed to proceed, then blocked again in a legal reversal
A federal appeals court briefly allowed the Trump administration to resume investigating alleged noncitizen voting in California, but reversed that decision hours later. The full 11-judge 9th Circuit will rehear the case. On Monday night, a three-judge panel granted the Justice Department’s request to pause a temporary restraining order issued by a federal judge in […]
Billionaire tax makes California’s economic future a choice for voters in the midterm elections
California voters will decide whether to approve a proposed tax on billionaires. The measure could prompt more wealthy residents to leave the state, and it remains uncertain whether it would raise as much money as supporters predict. Proposition 40 would charge taxpayers and trusts with assets above $1 billion a one-time tax of 5%. The […]
‘Homestead’ star Bailey Chase says California’s vaccine plans were the last straw that drove his family to leave Los Angeles
“Homestead” actor Bailey Chase says uncertainty over California’s proposed COVID-19 vaccine rules for schoolchildren was the last push his family needed to leave Los Angeles for North Carolina. Chase, 54, has three children with his wife, Amy: 12-year-old Waverly and 10-year-old twins Maggie and Gauge. In an interview, he recalled that the family moved about […]
Restaurant recognized as California’s top hidden gem for comfort food
At a quaint restaurant in California, the spirit of the Wild West is still alive. Descanso Junction Restaurant has earned the title of the best hole-in-the-wall spot for comfort food in California, according to The Takeout. This roadside gem is situated along State Route 79 in Southern California, roughly a 40-minute drive east from the […]
Xavier Becerra is looking into a new mileage tax for California’s roads.
In a surprising turn, California gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra is open to a new mileage tax, aimed at funding the state’s deteriorating roads. He’s suggested that “everything should be on the table” regarding financial solutions, particularly when asked about the controversial tax in a recent interview with KCRA. Becerra emphasized, “Our roads don’t just take […]
Steve Hilton confronts Andy Beshear about Democratic initiatives, referencing California’s railway issues
During an appearance on HBO’s “Real Time with Bill Maher,” Republican California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton took issue with Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear’s assertion that a Democratic governor should lead the party’s presidential ticket in 2028. He specifically highlighted California Governor Gavin Newsom’s incomplete high-speed rail project as Beshear was praising accomplishments of Democratic governors. […]
Understanding California’s alternative tax on the wealthy initiative: Prop. 3
Proposition 3: A Familiar Income Tax Measure Returns to California Ballots SACRAMENTO, CA., 10/23/26 — You might recognize Proposition 3; it’s the third time this income tax initiative has found its way onto California’s ballots. However, this might be its final chance for approval. Prop. 3 seeks to permanently extend an income tax on wealthy […]
California’s new business website encounters criticism over identity label issue
A newly launched “Made in California” website, intended to promote locally produced products, is facing criticism. The site allows users to filter searches for brands owned by women, minorities, and other specific groups, but notably excludes options for male or white-owned businesses. Conservative activist Christopher Rufo, along with others, has pointed out these filters, which […]