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From Los Angeles Times...
Newsom Blocks Proposed Ban on Youth Tackle Football
Proposed California legislation that would ban tackle football for kids under 12 had gained momentum until Gov. Gavin Newsom made it clear heâd veto the bill.
From KFF Health News...
What Would a Second Trump Presidency Look Like for Health Care?
On the campaign trail, former President Donald Trump is again promising to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Actâa nebulous goal that became one of his administration's splashiest policy failures.
From Georgetown Gazette...
March Primary: Where to Vote
Election Day is March 5. The only vote center on the Divide will be at the Garden Valley Fire Protection District, 4860 Marshall Road, Garden Valley.
From Mountain Democrat...
Placerville Achievements âAdd Up to a Better, Safer Place We Call Homeâ
Placerville City Council kicked off its first meeting of 2024 by taking a look back at some highlights of the year gone by.
From YubaNet...
Sue McGuire Announces Candidacy for District 1 Supervisor
âAs a lifelong resident of Nevada County, I am deeply committed to preserving its natural resources, beauty, and fostering a robust economy,â says Sue McGuire, who is seeking a seat on the position of Nevada County Board of Supervisors.
From Sacramento Bee...
Newsom Sets March 19 Special Election to Fill McCarthyâs Seat
Gov. Gavin Newsom has called for a March 19 primary to elect a replacement for Rep. Kevin McCarthy, who resigned from Congress in December. If a candidate doesnât win outright, a runoff will be held on May 21.
Sacramento Councilman Under Federal Indictment Resigns from Office
Sean Loloee, a first-term Sacramento councilmember, has resigned from officeâa move that came weeks after he was federally indicted on charges related to his business Viva Supermarkets.
From CapPublicRadio...
Group to Sue California AG Over Title of Ballot Initiative Seeking to Prohibit Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Youth
Leaders of a parental rights advocacy group announced theyâre planning to sue California Attorney General Rob Bonta over the way his office has characterized a 2024 ballot initiative they authored.
From Voice of San Diego...
San Diego County Lacking Behavioral Health Beds
County leaders in San Diego are gearing up for a March bond measure that could help provide more behavioral health beds. More beds are needed for areas like mental health and detox.
From CalMatters...
A Step Forward for Free Speech in Kern County?
Kern County agrees to better protect free speech in a deal with the state Justice Departmentâinspired by the countyâsâ 2020 squashing of COVID contracts to organizations that advocated defunding police.
California Boosting Minimum Wage for Fast Food and Health Care Workers. Whoâs Next For a Raise?
California fast-food workers will earn a $20 minimum wage in April. Other employers might have to raise their pay floor to recruit and retain staff.
Newsom Blasts Counties for Dragging Feet Over New Mental Health Law
All but two California counties are delaying their implementation of a new law that makes it easier for a court to place someone in involuntary confinement if they canât care for their own medical needs or personal safety.
From SFGate...
Newsom Touts California to Seth Meyers
Gov. Gavin Newsom defended his work and that of current or former California leaders like Rep. Nancy Pelosi and Vice President Kamala Harris during an appearance on âLate Night with Seth Meyers.â Newsom suggested conservatives focus unduly on California's failures.
Sierra College Board of Trustees Appoint Area 6 Trustee
Dr. Rachel Rosenthal is the new Area 6 trustee, representing the west border of the district shared by Nevada and Placer counties. Dr. Rosenthal will serve until the next regularly scheduled election in November 2024.
Camino School Community Demands Superintendentâs Resignation
Camino Union Elementary School District parents, teachers and staff packed into the small portable classroom used for school board meetings to demand the resignation of Brett Nelson, the school's new superintendent/principal.
Protesters Expected Outside of Biden LA Fundraiser
A large gathering of protesters sympathetic to the plight of the Palestinian people is expected outside a fundraiser Dec. 8 in Westwood for President Biden. Police have warned that any violence wonât be tolerated.
Hunter Biden Indicted in LA on Tax Charges
Hunter Biden, a Malibu resident, is facing nine tax-related charges between the years of 2016 and 2019. It is the second criminal indictment for the son of President Biden, aside from a pending firearms case.
New Assembly Labor Committee Chair Faces Ongoing Worker Unrest, but Scores Some Wins
With nine monthsâ experience in the Assembly, Liz Ortega will lead the Labor committee after a strike-filled summer and several wins for low-wage workers.
DMV Shift Appears to Spur Drop in âNo Party Preferenceâ Voter Sign-Ups
The California Department of Motor Vehicles changed its voter registration process in 2019 to put a party selection dropdown on the same page. Since then, the number of people registering as Republicans or Democrats has jumped close to 20 points.
California Congressional Reps Overwhelmingly Vote to Expel Santos
Forty-eight of Californiaâs 52 members of the House of Representatives voted in favor of expelling George Santos. Of the other four members, all Republicans, Kevin McCarthy didnât vote while three opposed Santosâ expulsion.
Newsom-DeSantis Debate Could Benefit Each Man
The Nov. 30 debate between governors Gavin Newsom and Ron DeSantis could be a win-win for both. DeSantisâs flagging presidential campaign could get a boost, while Newsom could increase his standing in Democratic circles.
From Village Life...
Area Chaplain Joins Supervisor Race
El Dorado Hills resident Linda Campbell has announced her candidacy for the District 1 seat on the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors. Campbell will host meet-and-greets at the Raleyâs One event center in El Dorado Hills.
California vs. Florida: Need-to-Know Facts About the Rival States Ahead of Newsom-DeSantis Showdown
Political wonks in California, Florida and maybe a few states in between, will be glued to their screens Thursday night to watch Gov. Gavin Newsom and Gov. Ron Desantis square off in a highly-anticipated Blue vs. Red State debate thatâs been brewing since the summer.
Congressmanâs Central Valley Office Gets Vandalized
Rep. David Valadao, a Republican, had his district office in Hanford vandalized. Fliers were plastered on the doors of his office with pictures of children and the words âMurdered by Israel.â
From The Mercury News...
Eshoo to Not Seek Reelection
Rep. Anna Eshoo, who has served in Congress more than 30 years and represents Silicon Valley, announced that she will not seek reelection and is retiring. Eshoo, a Democrat who turns 81 on Dec. 13, said in a video that her heart is filled with gratitude.
Schwarzenegger Rules Out U.S. Senate Bid, Talks California
Former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger met Nov. 17 with Sacramento press corps members. He ruled out a U.S. Senate bid, saying the only thing he was interested in running for was president, while acknowledging he canât do this because he was born in Austria.
From Pleasanton Weekly...
School Board Members Who Banned Pride Flag Face Recall Campaign
Two members of the Sunol Glen Unified School District board have been served with recall notices. This came after the board approved a resolution that banned schools in the Alameda County district from flying the LGBTQ+ pride flag.
Joe Biden Touts Gavin Newsom as a Future President
During a trip to San Francisco, President Biden said that Californiaâs governor âcould have the job Iâm looking for.â The remarks have fueled speculation about whether Newsom might step in to run instead of Biden in 2024.
Daughter of Farmworkers Nabs 9th Circuit Appeals Judgeship
Ana de Alba, a first-generation Mexican-American who is the daughter of farmworkers, was confirmed by the U.S. Senate to serve as a judge on the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Alba was confirmed by a 48-43 vote.
Backlash Politics: How Conservatives Have Success Rolling Back California Progressivism
Lacking power at the state level, conservatives are leaning into local governance to protest Californiaâs progressive politics. The fight in Huntington Beach could be a harbinger of whatâs to come.
Barbara Leeâs Lagging Senate Bid Doesnât Equal Another House Term
Longtime Rep. Barbara Lee trails fellow representative Katie Porter and former Rep. Adam Schiff in their race for U.S. Senate. Lee still expressed determination to not seek a 14th term in the House, saying sheâs running for Senate.
Biden Still Far Ahead of Trump in California, But the Margin Is Closer
Joe Biden beat Donald Trump by nearly 30 points in California in the 2020 U.S. presidential race. A recent poll shows Biden now has just a 15-point lead in the Golden State over Trump, which might hint at a close national race next year.
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