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California Gov. Newsom Lays Egg With Thanksgiving COVID-19 Guidelines

Posted by Leslie Eastman on October 27, 2020 42 Comments

California Governor Gavin Newsom laid a giant egg this week when he and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applied stringent new coronavirus rules to traditional Thanksgiving Day festivities.

"Gatherings are defined as social situations that bring together people from different households at the same time in a single space or place. When people from different households mix, this increases the risk of transmission of COVID-19," the CDPH said in a statement.

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UC-Riverside Creates Anti-Racism Guide for Elementary Schools

Posted by Mike LaChance on October 27, 2020 4 Comments

"no child is too young"...

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Stanford Students Brand Campus Second Amendment Event as ‘Act of Intolerance’

Posted by Mike LaChance on October 24, 2020 8 Comments

What's next, protests against the First Amendment?...

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Disney Attacks California Gov. Newsom’s COVID Rules Keeping Disneyland Shuttered

Posted by Leslie Eastman on October 21, 2020 20 Comments

One activity I have planned for when the state opens back up is a trip to Disneyland. For me, a trip through the Haunted Mansion and a ride on the Pirates of the Caribbean lifts my heart and would be a great way to celebrate the end of the pandemic.

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School District in San Diego Changes Grading System to ‘Combat Racism’

Posted by Mike LaChance on October 19, 2020 15 Comments

"under the old grading system, teachers fail minority students more than White students"...

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California election officials allow GOP’s “private” ballot boxes with safeguards

Posted by Leslie Eastman on October 18, 2020 16 Comments

We have covered California's "ballot harvesting" law since 2018. The law allows third parties to collect and deliver ballots. It is suspected that implementation of those rules contributed to the loss of seven Republic congressional seats during that election, allowing the Democrats to regain the House of Representatives.

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University of California Spent Stunning $800K Fighting Student Newspaper That Mocked Safe Spaces

Posted by Mike LaChance on October 14, 2020 8 Comments

"this poorly constructed attempt at censorship cost California taxpayers: $824,317.86"...

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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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