The Almanac Substack: What we posted this week (Aug. 2-8)
There is an Aug. 18 special election runoff to succeed Rep. Eric Swalwell, D- Calif., between two Democrats: Aisha Wahab and Melissa Hernandez. A...
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padilla.senate.govReporting
WATCH: Once Again, Padilla Leads Democrats in Successfully Killing Trump's Anti-Voter SAVE Act WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D- Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Rules and Administration Committee, led his Senate...
justthenews.comReporting
Senate Democrats vote against bill requiring photo ID to cast ballots | Just The News Alex Padilla, D- Calif., said the bill is "stricter" than the rules in some states with voter ID laws. Padilla said it would require voters to...
yahoo.comReporting
Nancy Pelosi rages at 'sexist and racist' AI chatbot mocking her would-be successor - Yahoo California state Sen. Scott Wiener launched the chatbot this week to...
bizpacreview.comReporting
Swalwell exploits relationship with Trump official's wife to bury 'Fang Fang' honeypot files: report He was so protected by Nancy Pelosi, she wouldn't remove him.” The... California governor and resign from Congress. “I was pushing him off...
cnn.comReporting
Los Angeles ' Boyle Heights neighborhood was terrorized by a raging warehouse inferno... - CNN A protester reacts as Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass delivers a speech during a meeting about recovery efforts from the eight-day fire at Lineage's cold...
usa.inquirer.netReporting
Fil-Am Crystal Salumbides named San Diego County Superior Court judge ... Governor Gavin Newsom. SACRAMENTO – California Gov. Gavin Newsom has appointed Filipino American Crystal Salumbides to serve as a judge on the San...
latintimes.comReporting
Nine House Incumbents Lose Primaries in 2026 as Trump and Progressives Reshape Congress ... California Democrat Ro Khanna — to force release of Justice Department files on Jeffrey Epstein. His Trump-backed challenger, Navy veteran Ed...
reutersconnect.comReporting
California Governor Gavin Newsom visits Oakland ahead of recall election California Governor Gavin Newsom speaks at St. Mary's Center during a Stop The Recall rally ahead of the Republican-led recall election,...
californiapolicycenter.orgReporting
Underwriting Stagnation: Taxpayers Pay for Schools to Stand Still | California Policy Center ... Los Angeles across the state. Its “We Can't Wait” campaign aligns... Mayor Karen Bass. THELMA, LOUISE AND KAREN BASS. In April, with the...
abc7.comReporting
'Really insulting:' Campaign to limit settlements stirs frustration among wildlife victims - ABC7 Chen, who has met with the governor's office, says it's all part of supporting a bail-out bill that Gov. Gavin Newsom is working on behind the scenes.
reutersconnect.comReporting
Licensable picture: Karen Bass Press Conference - Reuters Connect Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass holds a press conference at Lineage Warehouse Featuring: Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass Where: Los Angeles, California,...
calcoastnews.comReporting
SLO County woman appointed to a California appellate court - Cal Coast News By KAREN VELIE California Governor Gavin Newsom on Friday announced the appointment of San Luis Obispo County resident and Santa Barbara County...
wdhn.comReporting
California may fine content creators who don't disclose they were paid to post about politics | WDHN SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Weeks before voting ended in California's... Assemblymember Marc Berman, D-Menlo Park, calls for passage of measures.
Los Angeles TimesReporting
Spencer Pratt spent big on luxury hotels and security, campaign reports show - LA Times During the Los Angeles mayoral... Pratt placed third in the primary, behind Councilmember Nithya Raman and L.A. Mayor Karen Bass, who will square off...
nbcsandiego.comReporting
Miramar Marines recount response to F-35B crash - NBC 7 San Diego National City Mayor Ron Morrison will not seek reelection. “Because when it's somebody's worst day,” Nims said, “that's the day we go to work...
newvision.co.ugReporting
Olympic flag arrival kicks off 2028 'pressure' for L - Sports - New Vision Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass landed in a plane emblazoned with palm trees and the logo "LA 2028," and crossed the tarmac holding the five-ringed...
mercurynews.comReporting
Data center is being eyed on part of longtime San Jose tech campus - The Mercury News A March report prepared for San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan and other members of the City Council offered reasons why data centers would be a benefit,...
sandiegouniontribune.comReporting
A union-proposed ballot measure to raise Chula Vista council salaries and extend term... Chula Vista Mayor John McCann speaks during a city council meeting at Chula Vista City Hall on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 in Chula Vista, CA. (Michael...
commondreams.orgReporting
Israel Revokes Entry Permits For Jewish Americans Who Protected Palestinians From... Cameron Kasky, a Jewish American activist who was recently detained by armed settlers in the West Bank while visiting with US Rep. Ro Khanna (D- Calif.)...
hoodline.comReporting
Chula Vista Council Pay Hike Collapses After Public Backlash, Quid-Pro-Quo Claims Former Chula Vista Mayor Mary Salas, who led the city from 2014 to... In the June 2 primary, incumbent Mayor John McCann led with 56.1% of...
nypost.comReporting
Will Donald Trump, villain to celebs, make Hollywood great again? - NY Post ... Los Angeles. Pratt used his Instagram account to share the big... Mayor Karen Bass and Gov. Gavin Newsom. The alarming loss of Hollywood...
nbcsandiego.comReporting
National City Mayor Ron Morrison will not seek reelection - NBC 7 San Diego After 34 years of public service, National City Mayor Ron Morrison announced he will not seek reelection. Voters will have to decide a new mayor...
ketk.comReporting
IN FOCUS: Rep. Moran talks AI Kill Switch Act, Iran War, high prices - KETK.com “The AI Kill Switch Bill with Ted Lieu in California, it's a bipartisan piece of legislation that says, look, you've got to have a kill switch of...