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Lanhee Chen, GOP policy advisor, takes plunge for Calif. Controller
Lanhee Chen, a long-time Republican policy leader, announced Tuesday he will run to be Controller of California in 2022 – offering the GOP a rare chance to win a statewide seat in the deep blue state.
July 6, 2021
Faulconer, Cox offer dueling approaches to rein in Calif. homelessness crisis
With the recall election of California Gov. Gavin Newsom drawing nearer, the two leading Republican candidates – Kevin Faulconer and John Cox – have revealed their plans to curb the homelessness crisis in the state.
June 30, 2021
New GOP ad launches salvo at Harder over sky-high prices for goods
Key elements of Fourth of July celebrations – from hamburgers to the propane to cook them – will cost more than usual, courtesy of policy moves by House Democrats, the ad argues.
June 30, 2021
Paperwork flub leaves Newsom on recall ballot with no party preference. Now he’s suing.
Gavin Newsom, arguably the state's most-visible Democrat, is currently slated to appear on the 2021 Recall ballot with no party preference due to a simple filing error caused by a bill he signed into law.
June 28, 2021
Rent as recall issue? Calif. eyes extending eviction moratorium into Fall
Amid negotiations with Gov. Gavin Newsom, legislators are pressing for an extension of the state's ban on evictions, set to expire on June 30. Here's how it could affect Newsom's recall.
June 21, 2021
After boost to Bakersfield Police, “defund police” vandals strike Bakersfield councilman’s home
"To me, this isn't about politics. This is about intimidation," Bakersfield Councilman Chris Parlier said at a press conference.
June 20, 2021
Cox – Visalia Vice Mayor, ex-Tulare Co. Supervisor – dead at 64
A 30-year public figure in the South Valley as a Supervisor and City Council member, Cox passed on Wednesday.
June 20, 2021
“Vax for the Win?” Worries grow of Newsom using giveaways to defeat recall
Gov. Gavin Newsom made an appearance on James Corden's Late Late Show on Tuesday night to tout – and explain – California's confusing reopening from its color-coded blueprint.
June 17, 2021
Fong’s effort to curb illegal street racing picks up steam in legislature
A bill led by a Valley legislator aiming to clamp down on illegal street racing in California is one step closer to becoming a reality.
June 16, 2021
Newsom, Faulconer kick off TV ad blitz
Gavin Newsom and former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer hadn't spent a nickel on television ads – until this week.
June 14, 2021