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Pomona College Wants Student Organizations to be Able to Remove Leaders for ‘Inappropriate Speech’

Posted by Mike LaChance on October 14, 2020 2 Comments

"Pomona College promises students free speech."...

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California General Election Ballots Have Been Duplicated, Misprinted, Trashed, and Sent to the Dead

Posted by Leslie Eastman on October 13, 2020 17 Comments

Using the coronavirus pandemic as an excuse, California Governor Gavin Newsom mandated that all registered voters in the state receive a ballot via mail for the General Election. Now that the Nov. 3rd election is approaching rapidly, it's time to check how the approach is fairing.

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CA Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Office Tells Diners to Wear Masks “In Between Bites”

Posted by Leslie Eastman on October 09, 2020 39 Comments

Late last week, the California governor's office put out a tweet advising that restaurant-goers keep their masks on while dining.

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Hispanic Pro-Trump Student Senator Faces Impeachment for Criticism of Illegal Immigration

Posted by Mike LaChance on October 09, 2020 2 Comments

"Sen. Martinez’s public statements and actions undermine the mission of inclusivity pertinent to her role"...

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As wildfires Incinerate Four Million Acres, California Attempts to Protect Wildlife by Banning Rat Poison

Posted by Leslie Eastman on October 06, 2020 30 Comments

Wildfires continue to burn throughout California. Over 4 million acres have burnt so far, and one of the blazes now exceeds 1 million acres in size.

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UC-Santa Barbara Students Demand Abolition of Campus Police With Some Backing From Faculty

Posted by Mike LaChance on October 05, 2020 7 Comments

"There is a different way to address the reasons why there are different forms of crime."...

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Convicted Felon Charged in Ambush Shooting of L.A. County Deputies

Posted by Mary Chastain on October 01, 2020 43 Comments

L.A. County District Attorney Jackie Lacey announced the arrest of Deonte Lee Murray, 36, in relation to the ambush shooting of two county deputies.

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CA Student Says Teacher Threatened to Remove Him From Virtual Class Over Trump Flag on His Wall

Posted by Mike LaChance on October 01, 2020 34 Comments

A high school student in California claims he was recently told by a teacher to remove or cover the Trump flag in his bedroom during an online class. She gave him 15 seconds to comply and even counted out loud, but after a few seconds, the student signed himself out of the class.

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EPA Chief Wheeler Slams CA Gov. Newsom for Ban on Gas Cars, Diesel Vehicles

Posted by Leslie Eastman on October 01, 2020 33 Comments

Last week, I reported that California Gov. Gavin Nesom had signed an executive order banning the sale of new cars and diesel vehicles in the state after 2035. This week, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency chief Andrew Wheeler mocked Newsom’s plan to ban the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035, saying the proposal raises “significant questions of legality.”

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As California Burns, Gov. Newsom Signs Law for Transgender Prisoner Placement Based on Gender Identity

Posted by Leslie Eastman on September 30, 2020 28 Comments

Currently, two dozen significant wildfires are burning in California, including one that is threatening the state's wine country.

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BLM ‘Caravan of Justice’ Woman Driver Allegedly Plowed Car Into Trump Supporters, Charged With Attempted Murder

Posted by Mary Chastain on September 28, 2020 26 Comments

The Orange County Sheriff's Department announced that Tatianna Ruta Turner, who allegedly plowed into a group of Trump supporters, "will be booked into the Orange County Jail for attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon."

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UCLA Prof Partners With Progressive Group for ‘Non-Partisan’ Voter Registration Drive

Posted by Mike LaChance on September 26, 2020 4 Comments

"is aimed especially at those between the ages of 18-29"...

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USC Faces Backlash for Punishing Prof Over Word That Sounded Like a Slur in Chinese

Posted by Mike LaChance on September 25, 2020 5 Comments

“scared to death to teach in this environment”...

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Audit Finds University of California Admitted 64 Students Over More Qualified Applicants

Posted by Mike LaChance on September 24, 2020 11 Comments

"The audit investigated four campuses — UC Berkeley, UCLA, UC San Diego, and UC Santa Barbara"...

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CA Gov. Newsom signs executive order banning sale of new gas and diesel vehicles by 2035

Posted by Leslie Eastman on September 23, 2020 96 Comments

California's businesses are struggling to recover for prolonged pandemic shutdowns. Its citizens are battling the effects of wildfires and power outages.

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School District in California Considers Ban on Classic Books

Posted by Mike LaChance on September 23, 2020 7 Comments

"The District has apparently violated its own regulations by instructing teachers to stop using the books while it assesses the merits of the challenge."...

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UC-Riverside Profs Unhappy With Kamala Harris as Choice of Biden Running Mate

Posted by Mike LaChance on September 22, 2020 6 Comments

"She has a troubling record as a prosecutor"...

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No, a Cop Did Not Run Over an Anti-Trump Protester in California

Posted by Mary Chastain on September 15, 2020 48 Comments

You may have seen reports of a cop running over an anti-Trump protester outside of McClellan Airport in Sacramento. But if you look at the video it's pretty obvious that the protester jumped on the car's hood and then bore the consequences of doing so.

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