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Wiener Attempts take two on Extension of Alcohol Sales

December 18, 2018 1:18 pmDecember 19, 2018 9:23 am

Some select cities will get a second shot at keeping their nightlife festivities open later as State Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) is hoping that soon-to-be Governor Gavin Newsom will be more-fond of Senate Bill 58 than Governor Jerry Brown....

DMV Director Jean Shiomoto to Step Down

December 17, 2018 12:53 pmDecember 18, 2018 1:06 pm

Following mounting pressure and many tribulations within the department, California’s Department of Motor Vehicles has confirmed today that director, Jean Shiomoto will be stepping down from her position. The DMV said, “Director Shiomoto announced to staff last month her intent...

Assemblyman Arambula Facing Child Cruelty Charges

December 12, 2018 11:15 amDecember 12, 2018 7:50 pm

California State Assemblyman Joaquin Arambula (D-Fresno) has been arrested by Fresno Police on charges of willful cruelty to a child. According to Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer, members from his squadron responded to Dailey Elementary Charter School in Fresno after...

Leyva Determined to Bring Back two Bills Vetoed by Brown

December 11, 2018 1:05 pm

After making a commitment to reintroduce two of her key legislative proposals that were vetoed by Governor Jerry Brown in last year’s legislative session, Senator Connie Leyva (D-Chino) has affirmed her promises, unveiling SB 22, rape kit testing, and SB...

Lawmaker Looks to crack down on gun Violence

December 6, 2018 3:31 pmDecember 6, 2018 11:00 pm

On the first day of the 2019-2020 Legislative Session, Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin (D-Thousand Oaks) introduced Assembly Bill 12 in response to the Thousand Oaks shooting at the Borderline Bar & Grill. The shooting resulted in 12 deaths, including that of...

Travis Allen Launches new spot Attacking Gavin Newsom

December 6, 2018 1:34 pmDecember 6, 2018 3:55 pm

In what appears as the latest attempt to add some traction to his campaign, Assemblyman Travis Allen (R-Huntington) has some harsh words for Governor-Elect Gavin Newsom. Allen, the southern California representative who is currently running to become the next chair...

Legislators rally for free Community College

December 4, 2018 5:47 pm

Today, a group of legislators and community leaders stood united at the Los Angeles Trade Technical College to unveil Assembly Bill 2, a measure to waive fees for an AssociatesDegree in California. The bill, jointly authored by Miguel Santiago (D-Los...