Debate for California governor critical for candidates
WEBVTT MIKE: WE CAN EXPECT FRONT RUNNER GAVIN NEWSOM TO BE THE PRIMARY TARGET OF MUDSLINGING. BUT HE'LL BE DOING HIS BEST TO AVOID MAKING ANY MISTAKES.
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California Republican activists favor John Cox for governor but remain divided
Fighting to put a candidate before voters in November, California Republicans strongly preferred businessman John Cox for governor at the party's convention in San Diego this weekend. During an endorsement vote Sunday morning, delegates favored Cox, 55 to 41 percent, over Assemblyman Travis Allen of Huntington Beach.
An Urgent Debate for California Republicans: How to Get Back in the Game
For anyone wondering about the state of the Republican Party here these days, consider this: There may be no Republican candidate for governor or United States senator on the California ballot this November. That dispiriting possibility is beginning to sink in for California Republicans against the backdrop of a divisive debate among its candidates and leaders on how the embattled party can become competitive again in a state where Ronald Reagan was elected twice as governor and that Richard M. Nixon called home.
California’s Orange County could determine Congress control
Chased out of much of California by Democrats who hold every statewide office and a 39-14 advantage in U.S. House seats, the party is trying to hold its ground in a place whose nickname, the Orange Curtain, recalls its famous Republican bona fides and where white, suburban homeowners once delivered winning margins for its candidates year after year. But that's changed.
California Congressional Democrats united against reopening of DRECP
Rep. Raul Ruiz, M.D., D-Palm Desert, on Friday released a letter signed by 38 of the state's 39 Democratic members of the House of Representatives in opposition to reopening the DRECP. The letter to Bureau of Land Management state Director Jerome Perez was written by Rep. Ruiz and argued against the Department of Interior's recent threat to overhaul the DRECP, which was years in the making. The DRECP was crafted with input from thousands of Californians, as well as business and mining leaders, environmentalists, farmers, recreational enthusiasts and more.
GOP fights to hold ground in Democratic bastion California
With the June 5 primary closing in, hundreds of party delegates will spend the weekend in San Diego debating endorsements for candidates seeking statewide offices that are all held by Democrats. Republican registration numbers continue to slide in the state - currently, an anemic 25 percent of the total - and the party could soon suffer the indignity of being eclipsed by independents in voter enrollments.
Supporters praise, critics denounce Trump’s CIA nominee Source: AP
With few details about Gina Haspel's undercover career, debate over President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the CIA descended Wednesday into verbal spatting between those who praise her experience and others who want her disqualified because of her role in the spy agency's harsh interrogation of terror subjects after 9/11. Haspel faces a contentious hearing in the Senate intelligence committee next week ahead of what the White House admits will be a close confirmation vote in the full Senate.
U.S. lawmakers seek details from EPA chief on fuel economy rule changes
Two Democratic lawmakers asked Environmental Protection Agency chief Scott Pruitt on Monday for documents related to proposed changes to vehicle fuel emission standards and California's authority to set its own measures, and accused him of misleading Congress of the agency's plans. FILE PHOTO: Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt speaks during an interview at his office in Washington, U.S., July 10, 2017.
Migrant caravan arrives at California’s doorstep, amid protests, cheers and questions
A group of immigrants from Central America, whose caravan north earned the ire of President Donald Trump and became a flash point in the roiling debate over illegal immigration, requested asylum at the California border Sunday in a scene marked by emotion and theater. As the boisterous gathering at the border fence in Playas de Tijuana grew to hundreds, some waved Honduran flags, called out chants and waved bouquets of yellow flowers.
Newsom leads fundraising in governor’s race, but Villaraigosa gets boost from allies
Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom continues to rule fundraising in the California governor's race, with more than $17.6 million in the bank, according to fundraising documents filed with the state. But wealthy allies of fellow Democrat Antonio Villaraigosa dumped more than $12.5 million into an independent effort to boost his candidacy - just before mail ballots are sent to voters.
Democrats Ignore Dossier In Russia Report, In Stark Contrast To Their Early Rhetoric
At a House Intelligence Committee hearing just over a year ago, Democrats on the panel focused heavily on the infamous Steele dossier, the salacious and unverified report alleging that the Trump campaign conspired with the Russian government to influence the 2016 election. California Rep. Adam Schiff, the top Democrat on the committee, made numerous references to Steele's claims during an opening statement for the hearing, which was held on March 20, 2017.
Gavin Newsom leads fundraising in the California governor’s race, but …
Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom continues to rule fundraising in the California governor's race, with more than $17.6 million in the bank, according to fundraising documents filed with the state. But wealthy allies of fellow Democrat Antonio Villaraigosa dumped more than $12.5 million into an independent effort to boost his candidacy - just before mail ballots are sent to voters.
Today In History, April 29: Dachau
In 1992, a jury in Simi Valley, California, acquitted four Los Angeles police officers of almost all state charges in the videotaped beating of motorist Rodney King; the verdicts were followed by rioting in Los Angeles resulting in 55 deaths. In 1993, Britain's Queen Elizabeth II announced that for the first time, Buckingham Palace would be opened to tourists to help raise money for repairs at fire-damaged Windsor Castle.
The mayor says a workshop will discuss the bill that other cities in the region have been opposing
No Sanctuary state supports applaud after a fellow supporter addressed the Beaumont City Council on April 17 before the panel voted to oppose SB54. Riverside and Hemet will be taking up the issue soon.
Calif. Democrats vying for US House may crowd each other out
Democrats are packing U.S. House contests in California with hopes of seizing long-held Republican seats as part of a much-anticipated "blue wave." California's open primary sends the two highest vote-getters in June to the general election regardless of party.
One Dead In West Chesterfield Shooting
The medical examiner identified the man shot and killed as 22-year-old Stanley Watson. Police say a 17-year-old male was also shot and injured.
Raids and tariffs? We’ll take our lumps, say California farmers
Mike Poindexter in his walnut orchard. President Trump has said he'll pay farmers back for taking one for the team on China trade tariffs.
California Pension Bills Are Sensible Fixes, but They Have Little Chance of Passing
Given the pension funds' fiscal condition, it's hard to understand any serious opposition to these modest measures. But don't hold your breath.
Calif. Republican and allies want renewed immigration fight Source: AP
A quiz: If a bipartisan majority of House members wants votes on a subject that gets sky-high public support, why do they seem likely to fail? And why are they pushing it regardless? Here's some help: It's the politically loaded issue of helping "Dreamer" immigrants. And it's an election year.
Trump’s assessment of the political views of Californians is incorrect
President Trump speaks during a tour as he reviews border-wall prototypes on March 13, 2018, in San Diego. Since he was elected president, Donald Trump has visited the most populous state in the nation once.