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Donald Trump was elected president in a time of significant problems in our country.
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Please Support Tom Steyer for Governor
I never thought I would be excited about a billionaire for governor of California, but of the major Democratic candidates, Tom Steyer has by far the best understanding of the profound risks of climate change and the most serious plans for combatting it.
Keep Judge Adams on the Bench
Judge Tom Adams is irreplaceable. one of a kind — dedicated, hard working, great sense of humor.
A Look at the Top Candidates Vying to Be California’s Controller
Republican Herb Morgan is challenging Democratic incumbent Malia Cohen for oversight of California’s spending.
Positive Athlete Establishes The “Tayden Ripple Effect Award” Honoring Student-Athletes Who Create Lasting Impact Through Resilience and Inclusion Despite Disabilities
LOS ANGELES, CA (May 12, 2026) – Positive Athlete announced the creation of the Tayden Ripple Effect Award, a new
“Cruel, Inhumane, and Unacceptable”: Attorney General Bonta Releases Fifth Report on Conditions at Immigration Detention Facilities in California
LOS ANGELES — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today released the California Department of Justice’s (DOJ) fifth report on conditions at immigration detention
Six People Have Died in California ICE Detention Centers as Trump Deportations Soared
The Trump administration immigration crackdown swelled the population inside California’s immigrant detention centers. State investigators in a report described strained medical resources inside the sites.
Newsom’s Last Budget: Cut California Spending Now, Save for the AI Bubble to Burst
California tax revenue is soaring thanks to tech stocks. But Gov. Gavin Newsom is proposing more cuts, warning that the boom won’t last and Trump cuts will hit the state hard.
Sam Kass Named 12th Julia Child Award Recipient by the Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy and the Culinary Arts
SANTA BARBARA, CA (May 15, 2026) – The Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy and the Culinary Arts announces Sam Kass, chef, author,
Daytime One-Way Reversing Traffic Control in Place on Highway 192 in Santa Barbara for Emergency Repair Work
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY — Travelers on Highway 192 in Santa Barbara will encounter one-way reversing traffic control near East Calle Laureles
