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Newsom Signs Executive Order to Alleviate Port Congestion

As California’s shipping ports congestion persists, Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order on Oct. 20 to alleviate the crisis. The executive order aims to find state-owned land and various other areas to temporarily store goods once they are removed from the port. It also removes weight limits on trucking freight routes to transport more…


Newsom Signs Executive Order Aimed at Alleviating Port Congestion

As California’s shipping ports congestion persists, Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order on Oct. 20 intended to alleviate the crisis. The executive order aims to find state-owned land and various other areas to temporarily store goods once they are removed from the port. It also removes weight limits on trucking freight routes to transport…


Gov. Newsom Signs Cultural Marxist Bills

Commentary The California Legislature passed 836 bills this year, of which Gov. Gavin Newsom signed 770. That’s 92 percent. He vetoed only 66, or 8 percent. That’s about average for governors in recent years. It’s also a reason the legislature ought to return to part-time status, as it was before the 1970s. Texas still maintains…


Gov. Newsom Signs Passel of Gun-Control Bills

Commentary Gov. Gavin Newsom late last week signed into law seven new gun-related bills. In sum, they make California’s gun laws, already the strictest in the nation, even more strict. Senate Bill 264 is by state Sen. Dave Min (D-Irvine). It bans gun shows at the Orange County Fair and Event Center. Newsom’s press office…


Gov. Newsom Signs, Vetoes Bills on Voting and Family Leave

Commentary Every year the California legislature passes and the governor signs around 700 to 1,000 bills. A few are necessary for the operation of the state or repealing previous bad legislation. But most bills are unneeded and clog an already sclerotic system, making life more difficult for nearly 40 million Californians. Here are four notable…


LA City Council Unanimously Passes Motion Aimed at Developing Public Bank

LOS ANGELES—The Los Angeles City Council took a step toward creating a public bank Oct. 5 by unanimously voting to authorize the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) to seek contractors or consultants to develop a business plan for the bank. “The opportunity to form a public bank in the City of L.A. is extremely important as…


Newsom Signs 31 New Housing Bills Into Law to Ease Housing Crisis

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed 27 new housing bills into law Sept. 28, marking a total of 31 housing bills recently signed that are intended to “cut the red tape” in building new housing. However, critics say the bills will lead to high housing costs for home buyers. Former Mayor of Costa Mesa Jim Righeimer…


Election Worker Wearing ‘Trump’ Shirt Removed From Voting Center

A California gubernatorial recall election worker in a West Hollywood polling center was removed from the site on Sept. 14 for wearing pro-Trump clothing. A voter posted a picture on Twitter of an election worker wearing a T-shirt and hat with a political message that evoked a strong response from the public, as the post…


Larry Elder Anticipates Winning the Election

California gubernatorial candidate Larry Elder said he anticipates winning the recall election at his final campaign stop in San Pedro on Sept. 13. Elder was joined by the former California Democratic Sen. Gloria Romero, former Lt. Gov. Abel Maldonado, and Wilmington Neighborhood Councilmember Valerie Contreras. “I will be very happy with the results. I anticipate winning….


President Biden Visits Long Beach to Rally Against California Gubernatorial Recall

President Joe Biden arrived at Long Beach Airport the evening of Sept. 13 in his long-awaited trip to California in order to campaign with Gov. Gavin Newsom prior to tomorrow’s recall election. The president pulled up on the airport tarmac at approximately 6:10 p.m. in Air Force 1, where both he and Newsom exited the…