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The Summer of the Governors: What NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Resignation Means for CA Recall Election

August 11, 2021 2:20 amMarch 15, 2022 3:49 pm

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo resigned on Tuesday amid a flurry of sexual harassment claims, becoming the second New York Governor to resign in 13 years. For the last several weeks, Cuomo faced mounting calls to resign due to the...

Los Angeles Considers Vaccination Papers To Enter Restaurants, Other Public Areas

August 5, 2021 7:38 pmAugust 12, 2021 2:25 pm

The Los Angeles City Council heard a motion on Wednesday that would have many public areas, including indoor restaurants, to require proof of vaccination. Authored and introduced by Councilwoman Nury Martinez and Councilman Mitch O’Farrell, the motion would require anyone...

Gubernatorial Recall Candidate Caitlyn Jenner Heavily Criticized For Leaving California For Several Weeks

July 17, 2021 2:19 amJuly 27, 2021 8:07 am

California gubernatorial recall candidate Caitlyn Jenner faced increased criticism on Friday after she traveled to Australia to shoot a reality show despite strict COVID-19 restrictions still existing in both Australia and California, as well as there being less than two...

Bill To Stop CA Prisons From Transferring Illegal Immigrant Prisoners To ICE Custody Passes Senate Committee

July 15, 2021 2:34 amJuly 14, 2021 9:39 pm

A bill that would halt state or local law enforcement from arresting, detaining, or assisting in arresting in transferring prisoners for immigration enforcement reasons was passed in the Senate Public Safety Committee 4-1. Assembly Bill 937, authored by Assemblywoman Wendy...

California Labor Secretary Julie Su Confirmed By Senate As Next U.S. Deputy Labor Secretary

July 13, 2021 2:28 pm

California Labor Secretary Julie Su was confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the next Deputy Secretary for the Department of Labor in a narrow 50-47 vote, becoming one of the last Deputy cabinet members, as well as one of the...

AG Bonta, Gov. Newsom Will Appeal Decision Overturning State Assault Weapons Ban

June 10, 2021 2:58 pmJune 11, 2021 5:09 am

State Attorney General Rob Bonta and Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Thursday that California is appealing the June 4th District Court decision Miller v. Bonta that ruled that the state’s 32-year-old assault weapons ban was unconstitutional. An assault weapon ban has...

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti to Likely Receive Ambassadorship to India

May 27, 2021 11:14 am

On Wednesday, multiple outlets and officials close to the Ambassador selection process reported that Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti would likely be nominated as the next Ambassador to India. President Joe Biden has not formally announced any ambassadorship picks since...