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Greg Wallis Sworn In As Assemblyman Only Hours After Opponent Christy Holstege Concedes

December 13, 2022 12:26 pm

A victor in the close 47th Assembly District race was announced early on Monday, with Democrat Christy Holstege conceding to Republican Greg Wallis shortly before his swearing-in ceremony. Throughout the summer and fall, the race in the 47th District, which...

California Lawmakers Defend Attending Conference in Hawaii

November 19, 2020 6:31 pm

On Thursday, California lawmakers who are attending the Independent Voter Project conference at the Fairmont Kea Lani on the island of Maui in Hawaii have begun defending their decision to go. Many of the lawmakers, who have been identified as...

2020 General Election Preview: 23rd Senate District

October 24, 2020 7:33 amOctober 26, 2020 8:12 am

Curving in an arc across the greater Inland Empire, the 23rd Senate District is pretty much the buffer district of where the urban sprawl of the Inland Empire ends and where the Desert begins. A curious mix of urban, mountains,...

2020 General Election Preview: 35th Assembly District

October 17, 2020 10:00 am

Located on the coast in Central California, the 35th Assembly District is pretty much San Luis Obispo County with a tiny bit of Santa Barbara County on top. Located about halfway between Los Angeles and the Bay Area, the District...

2020 General Election Preview: 21st Senate District

October 15, 2020 6:52 amOctober 14, 2020 10:04 pm

Located inside both Los Angeles County and San Bernardino County, the 21st Senate District is an area filled with wealthy, LA-adjacent commuter suburbs. Victorville, Santa Clarita, and Palmdale are just a few of the cities here, with nearby Apple Valley...

2020 General Election Preview: 42nd Assembly District

October 14, 2020 2:56 pm

Located just East of the Inland Empire, the 42nd District is anchored by Palm Springs and snakes through the Mojave, reaching cities and towns such as Joshua Tree, Twentynine Palms, Yucca Valley, as well as the suburbs around Palm Springs....

Massive Multi-Family Duplex Bill Fails; Too Late For A Senate Vote

September 1, 2020 2:49 pmSeptember 2, 2020 11:40 am

On Monday, a bill that would have allowed multi-family duplexes to be built on land zoned for single-family units failed at the last minute. despite a rally and quick voting by Assembly Democrats. Senate Bill 1120, authored by Senate President...