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The California Assembly on Thursday approved a bill that would make it easier for prosecutors to charge a felony against those who buy 16- and 17-year-olds for sex.Commissioner Ricardo Lara on Tuesday cited a decision by a Department of Insurance administrative law judge that blessed a 17% interim rate hike for homeowners in the wake of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires. That was down from the insurance company’s initial request of a 22% rate increase. May 16th 2025 --- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Ray Appleton Show' on all platforms: --- 'The Ray Appleton Show’ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- 'The Ray Appleton Show’ Weekdays 11 AM -2 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 KMJ | Website | Facebook | Podcast | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

California Assembly approves new felony proposal for those who buy 16- and 17-year-olds for sex Please Subscribe + Rate & Review KMJ’s Afternoon Drive with Philip Teresi & E. Curtis Johnson wherever you listen! --- KMJ’s Afternoon Drive with Philip Teresi & E. Curtis Johnson is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music or wherever else you listen. --- Philip Teresi & E. Curtis Johnson – KMJ’s Afternoon Drive Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ DriveKMJ.com | Podcast | Facebook | X | Instagram --- Everything KMJ: kmjnow.com | Streaming | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

California Assembly approves new felony proposal for those who buy 16- and 17-year-olds for sex Please Subscribe + Rate & Review KMJ’s Afternoon Drive with Philip Teresi & E. Curtis Johnson wherever you listen! --- KMJ’s Afternoon Drive with Philip Teresi & E. Curtis Johnson is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music or wherever else you listen. --- Philip Teresi & E. Curtis Johnson – KMJ’s Afternoon Drive Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ DriveKMJ.com | Podcast | Facebook | X | Instagram --- Everything KMJ: kmjnow.com | Streaming | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After getting caught putting out false ads about the sex trafficking controversy, California Assembly democrats back down from their stance of protecting the buyers of 16 and 17 year olds....for now...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Who exactly are they representing when they kill a common sense bill?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the Matt Walsh Show, I testified in California yesterday in support of a bill that would keep men out of women's locker rooms and sports teams. We'll talk about that. Also, some female members of Congress banded together to demand that they be allowed to vote from home, in defiance of the Constitution. And a prominent race hustler declares that every law written before 1965 should be abolished because they were all written by white men. Plus, Cory Booker filibusters for over 24 hours. It was the longest filibuster in history. What was he filibustering? Why was he doing this? That is still not clear. Click here to join the member-exclusive portion of my show: https://bit.ly/4bEQDy6 Ep.1567 - - - DailyWire+: We're leading the charge again and launching a full-scale push for justice. Go to https://PardonDerek.com right now and sign the petition. Now is the time to join the fight. Watch the hit movies, documentaries, and series reshaping our culture. Go to https://dailywire.com/subscribe today. Get your Matt Walsh flannel here: https://bit.ly/3EbNwyj - - - Today's Sponsors: American Financing - Talk with an American Financing consultant today: (866) 569-4711 or visit https://americanfinancing.net/walsh Disclaimer: NMLS 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org PreBorn! - Help save babies from abortion. Donate at https://PreBorn.com/WALSH today. StopBox USA - Get firearm security redesigned and save with BOGO the StopBox Pro AND 10% off @StopBoxUSA with code MATTWALSHSHOW at https://stopboxusa.com/MATTWALSHSHOW #stopboxpod #ad - - - Socials:  Follow on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3Rv1VeF Follow on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3KZC3oA Follow on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3eBKjiA Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3RQp4rs

PEER TALK is a fresh new podcast emerging from the halls of Willie L. Brown Jr. Middle School. At Beyond the Fog Radio, we recognized the need for a platform designed for and by middle school students — where youth can develop their voices and share their perspectives. Located in Bayview—Hunters Point, in San Francisco — a neighborhood historically comprised of African-American families — Willie L. Brown Jr. Middle School carries the name of former San Francisco Mayor and Speaker of the California Assembly, who has devoted himself to the well-being of others. In the wake of the 2024 Election, we realized just how critical it is to equip students with the confidence to speak out, learn from community leaders, and dive into civic engagement — preparing them to become the next wave of local and global change-makers. Each guest on PEER TALK is chosen to align with the students' coursework, bringing lessons to life through real-world experiences. Our debut episode features seventh-graders from Mr. O's Peer Resource class interviewing Margo Hall — Artistic Director of the Lorraine Hansberry Theatre — to discuss the influence she and Lorraine Hansberry have had on American theatre. Beyond the Fog Radio is thrilled to present PEER TALK at Willie Brown Middle School: a space for the next generation of community leaders to explore, learn, and inspire, right here in San Francisco.

Our guest today is the Parliamentarian to the Assembly Speaker, Brian Ebbert. Ebbert has spent over three decades in the Assembly starting as an Assistant Clerk in 1991. He served as Assembly Floor Director from 2017 to 2014; he announced his retirement last year (and even got the cake) but agreed at the end of 2024 to stay on one more year as Assembly ParliamentarianWhat does the Assembly Parliamentarian do? In this role, Ebbert is the senior procedural and parliamentary advisor to the Assembly Speaker and his leadership team. He is responsible for daily coordination of the Floor business, strategic motions, and procedures of the House, and provides expert procedural analysis and advice to Majority Party leadership team. He also develops logistics, rules, and procedures for Floor sessions, and - one of his favorite duties - identifies, drafts, and implements House rule changes for each two-year legislative session.  Ebbert joins Hosts Rich Ehisen and Tim Foster to talk about the Parliamentarian's role, how the legislature has changed in the time he has been there, and about his brief but fascinating time in the Canadian Parliament.  Plus - Who Had the Worst Week in California Politics?1:53 The role of Parliamentarian4:56 "You can read a book about football... but that doesn't make you a football player"7:15 From Speaker's Floor Director to Parliamentarian10:33 Questions from members12:30 The flow of information15:17 Touchy topics19:44 Impact of Social Media23:49 How has the institution changed?26:16 Length of Floor sessions28:36 Procedural rule changes30:29 Two weeks in the Canadian Parliament42:24 #WWCAWant to support the Capitol Weekly Podcast? Make your tax deductible donation here: capitolweekly.net/donations/ Capitol Weekly Podcast theme is "Pickin' My Way" by Eddie Lang "#WorstWeekCA" Beat provided by freebeats.io

In this episode, California Assemblyman Bill Essayli joins us to share his unconventional journey into politics, driven by deep concerns about the state's legislative direction. He offers an inside look at his experiences in the state assembly, contrasting the unity of the Democratic party with the divisions among Republicans. We explore his advocacy for parental rights in education, including policies on notifying parents about a child's gender transition. Essayli also delves into communication strategies designed to help Republicans go on the offensive in the post-Trump political landscape. A dedicated public servant, Assemblyman Essayli's fresh and innovative approach offers insight and hope for navigating these challenging times. Check out Asm Essayli: https://twitter.com/billessayli Join our Locals community: https://lilarose.locals.com/Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LilaRose865A big thank to our partner, EWTN, the world's leading Catholic network! Discover news, entertainment and more at https://www.ewtn.com/ Check out our sponsors!-Good Ranchers: https://go.goodranchers.com/lila Purchase your American Meat Delivered subscription today and get a free add-on of beef, chicken, bacon, or salmon! Use code LILA for $25 off!  -Seven Weeks Coffee: https://www.sevenweekscoffee.com Buy your pro-life coffee with code LILA and get up to 25% off!-Hallow: https://www.hallow.com/lila Enter into prayer more deeply this season with the Hallow App, get 3 months free by using this link to sign up! Timestamps:00:00 - Intro01:37 - Why did you run for California Assembly?03:41 - American Dream story05:49 - The Democrat machine in California08:39 - What have you seen in California politics?11:01 - Seven Weeks12:12 - Most Surprising Thing About CA Politics18:02 - Lobbying Example21:39 - Good Ranchers22:31 - How to defeat the CA Democrats?24:24 - Can conservative reform happen in CA?28:52 - Teacher's hiding information from parents30:16 - Hallow31:07 - The faulty “right to privacy”33:12 - Gender bill47:51 - Bill's faith background55:42 - Gavin Newsom56:58 - President Trump

Firemen report to the media on the lack of water in hydrants in Southern California as wildfires rage; Governor Gavin Newsom (D) says we should be concerned about "misinformation." Producer David Doll reports on President Biden's lies in his eulogy to the late President Carter. The Democratic-led California Assembly and State Senate paused their regular business yesterday to officially begin a special legislative session to 'prepare' the state for President-elect Donald Trump while the fires continue burning.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's show opens with the one thing the Left has been wanting to accomplish since Donald Trump entered the race and that was to brand him with the Scarlet Letter of F! It's official. Judge Juan Merchan has finalized the verdict and Donald Trump is a convicted felon. He will receive no punishment. No jail time. No probation. No fines. No conditions. As reminder of this incidence of lawfare, we remind you about what Michael Cohen's lawyer said and what Rep. Kat Cammack (R-FL) said in a Congressional hearing. Then we hear from Alan Dershowitz and Jonathan Turley about the sentencing. Moving back to Los Angeles, Gov. Gavin Newsome (D-CA) got caught lying about talking to Biden in an effort to get out of talking to someone affected by the wildfires. Robert Divas (D-CA), Speaker of the California Assembly, was asked why he is still holding a special session to try to “Trump proof” California, rather than address the fires? LA Mayor Karen Bass is asked about the lack of preparedness and she dodges the question. To show you more incompetence, we get a short presser from the LA County EMA Director, who can't figure out why their emergency alert system keeps going off on it's own. LAFD Assistant Chief Kristine Larson first tries to tell us that people in an emergency prefer if someone who looks like or acts like them arrives on the scene. Then, she manages to top that statement by saying if a women can't lift a man out of a fire, it's the man's fault for being there. Hollywood actor Eric Braedon helped prove the point I made yesterday that those directly affected by the fires would not immediately turn on their political masters. It is going to take some time. Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) was asked if Trump's comments about Newsome were divisive and he managed to rip the media up one side and down the other. Citizens made a citizens arrest of an illegal brandishing a flamethrower, trying to start another LA fire. He had 5 cell phones on him an a United Nations debit card. But, after questioning him, police said there wasn't enough evidence to charge him with arson. After all, that would defeat their “climate change” narrative. Finally, our outgoing sound bite comes from Senator John Fetterman (D-PA). He gets the comment of the day when asked why he was going to meet with Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago. Please take a moment to rate and review the show and then share the episode on social media. You can find me on Facebook, X, Instagram, GETTR and TRUTH Social by searching for The Alan Sanders Show. And, consider becoming a sponsor of the show by visiting my Patreon page!!

Sari Dominguez is a “conservative, America First Republican” according to her campaign website. Not a career politician, Dominguez promises to advocate for "responsibility, common sense, morality, and accountability" if elected for office. KCSB's Rosie Bultman spoke with Sari Dominguez to learn more about her campaign for California Assembly.

Gregg Hart has been serving as San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara County's voice in the State Assembly since 2022. This past legislative session the Democrat authored or co-authored multiple bills pertaining to the environment, mental health, and more. KCSB's Rosie Bultman spoke with Gregg Hart to learn more about his continued campaign.

Watch The X22 Report On Video No videos found Click On Picture To See Larger PictureWatch California, Newsom just made a move that will destroy the state and push the state into full electric. The corrupt politicians are telling people to suck it up. Trump sends another message that we are getting rid of the income tax, we are getting rid of the system we are in today. The [DS] sees that [KH] does not have what it takes to win the election. So they are now letting everyone know the election are secure just like in 2020, but this time when they realize that the election is to big to rig and days waiting for the results, they will most likely use a cyber attack to say that Trump got help in the election. At this point the world will see the truth. The elections were never secure.   (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:13499335648425062,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-7164-1323"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="//cdn2.customads.co/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs"); Economy Newsom's New Bill to ‘Hold Big Oil Accountable' will Fine Local Refineries Up to $1 Million PER DAY, Cause Gas Prices to Spike – Refineries Announce They Are Leaving CA  California's Democrat Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill to hold Big Oil accountable – only it will lead to gas shortages and price hikes. Big Oil “has been screwing you for decades,” Newsom said. “Price spikes have cost Californians billions of dollars over the years, and we're not waiting around for the industry to do the right thing,” Newsom said. “We're taking action to prevent these price spikes and save consumers money at the pump,” he said. The bill passed the California Assembly last week with a 41-16 vote. Many Democrats did not vote and four voted against the radical measure. The measure will force local refineries to stockpile fuel and if they don't follow the new regulations they can be fined up to $1 million PER DAY. The heavy fines will inevitably be passed down to the consumer and cause gas prices to spike. Refineries announced they are leaving California because of Newsom's new bill. Phillips 66 refinery announced they are ceasing operations in Los Angeles because of Newsom's bill. Chevron is also moving its headquarters from California to Houston, Texas thanks to Newsom.   WATCH: Source: thegatewaypundit.com https://twitter.com/libsoftiktok/status/1848370554094702890  voted to raise property taxes again. https://twitter.com/JDVance/status/1848011422019768518 https://twitter.com/BitcoinMagazine/status/1848303225977360747 https://twitter.com/BGatesIsaPyscho/status/1847335056747978896 TAKE A LISTEN Trump Says He'd Consider Eliminating Taxes on Cops, Military, Vets   Trump said  that he would consider eliminating federal income taxes for first responders, members of the military and veterans.     there are roughly 18 million veterans, 1.3 million active duty personnel, 1 million police officers and 300,000 firefighters in the United States. Source: yahoo.new.com If you notice he is not saying black. white, asian, Political/Rights Bombshell House Report Reveals Trump Prosecutor Nathan Wade Met With White House   The committee released a transcript of an interview with Wade, which was compelled by subpoena, in which he said that Willis was preparing to prosecute Trump even before she took office, and that she put Wade on a “search committee” to find a prosecutor, which ultimately chose him for the job. On May 23, 2022, Wade billed the Fulton office for eight hours of travel and “Conf with White House Counsel.” Wade said he could not remember who from the White House was involved, or even where the meeting took place. Between September 7 and September 9,

In Part 2, we pick up where we left off in Part 1. Aaron talks about volunteering at a nonprofit in The City called the Trust for Public Land, where he learned about land acquisition for parks and open spaces. Through that gig, he got a paid internship and eventually, a job. In fact, he met Nancy, the woman he would later marry, there. He eventually moved into Nancy's apartment in North Beach, his first apartment in SF. The move came shortly after the couple visited Nepal to climb in the Himalayas. It was October 1989, when the Loma Prieta earthquake happened.   We fast-forward to 2000, the year I moved to San Francisco. I set the stage for my first brush with Aaron at this point in the recording. My first apartment was on California Street near Larkin. The cable car runs on that block. One day, still very new in The City, I spotted a politician on a cable car campaigning. Back then, I had no idea what the Board of Supervisors was. But lo and behold, it was Aaron Peskin, campaigning for his first term on the Board.   Aaron then tells the story from his point of view, backing up just a few years.   In his time at the Trust for Public Land, he worked with elected officials often. He learned his way around Sacramento and DC. But more pertinent to this story, Aaron also worked with a North Beach tree-planting organization—Friends of the Urban Forest, in fact—and the Telegraph Hill Dwellers to be specific. The work involved getting volunteers together, convincing folks who'd lived in the neighborhood for decades to plant trees on the sidewalks in front of their houses.   It was the late-Nineties. The first dotcom boom was still happening. Willie Brown was at the height of his mayoral power. Chain stores were trying their hardest to move into North Beach. Aaron remembered that he knew the mayor from his work with the trust, and got a meeting with Brown. He brought several disparate groups together with the mayor. Brown told Peskin, "If you don't like the way I run this town, why don't you run for office?"   From that dismissive comment, Aaron got involved in the upstart mayor campaign, in 1999, of Supervisor Tom Ammiano. Through this, he met many folks from many grassroots and neighborhood organizations. Ammiano, a write-in candidate, forced a December runoff, which he lost to Willie Brown. But the experience transformed Aaron Peskin.   Ammiano urged Aaron to run for the DCCC shortly after the election. Looking over what he'd already accomplished, he ran and got a seat on the committee. It was March 2000. That fall would see the resumption of supervisor district elections, vs. at-large contests where the top-11 vote-getters won seats on the Board that had been in place since 1980. Again, Ammiano nudged Aaron to run for the newly created District 3 supervisor seat. He thought, Why not try once?   He won the seat. Aaron credits campaign volunteers with earning that victory. He ended up serving two four-year terms as the D3 supervisor.   We fast-forward a bit through those eight years. Highlights include Matt Gonzalez's run for mayor in 2003, Aaron's dive into areas of public policy he had been uneducated on prior to his time in office, and bringing people together to get stuff done.   I ask Aaron if it's all ever overwhelming. He says yes, and rattles off the various ways—hiking, canoeing, yoga— he deals with that. We talk about his addiction to alcohol as well, something he's kicked for the last three years.   Aaron was termed out in 2008, and says he saw it as the end of a chapter of his life. He ran for the DCCC again, where he won a seat and was the chair of that group from 2008–2012. He helped get out the vote for Barack Obama in 2008, working to send volunteers to Nevada. After 2012, he figured he was totally finished with politics. He went back to the Trust for Public Land. But then a funny thing happened.   Aaron's chosen successor for D3 supervisor, David Chiu, won the seat and took over after Aaron was termed out in 2008. Then, in 2014, Chiu ran for an California Assembly seat and won. Then-Mayor Ed Lee appointed Julie Christensen. A special election in late-2015 saw Peskin run against Christensen, mostly at the urging of Rose Pak. He won that election, as well as the "normal" district election the following year. By the end of this year, he'll be termed out again.   Highlights of Aaron's second stint on the Board of Supervisors, for him, include: He's become the senior member of the Board, having served with 42 different other members. He's also come to relish the role of mentor for new supervisors. He goes over a litany of other legislation he's either written or helped to get passed   Moving forward to the issues of today and Aaron's run for mayor, he starts by praising the Board and the Mayor's Office for coming together to deal with COVID. Then he talks about ways that he and Mayor London Breed have worked together in their times in office.   And then we get into Aaron's decision, which he announced this April, to run for mayor. It was a love for The City and the people who live here. It was a lack of what he deems "real choices" in the race. But it was also what Aaron and many others, including myself, see as a billionaire-funded, ultra-conservative attempt to take over politics in San Francisco. It all added up to something he felt he had to do.   Aaron says that, unlike his first run for supervisor, when it comes to his candidacy for mayor, he's "in it to win it."   We recorded this podcast at Aaron Peskin for Mayor HQ in July 2024.   Photography by Jeff Hunt

The California Assembly has passed Governor Gavin Newsom's bill aimed at preventing gas price hikes with a 41 to 16 vote. The plan requires oil refineries to keep a minimum amount of oil in stock to prevent price spikes during peak driving months.

Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Prosecutors laid out new evidence in Trump election case, accuse him of having ‘resorted to crimes.' UN Security Council held an emergency meeting as Israeli troops clashed with Hezbollah and Israel responded to an Iranian missile attack. Ukraine's military said its forces are withdrawing from strategically important front-line town of Vuhledar after two-year battle. Rising sea levels pushing underground water into dangerous chemicals, experts tell California Assembly committee. San Francisco transportation board approved new plan to tow oversized RVs parked overnight in restricted areas. Homeless advocates and supporters of a Venezuelan immigrant who said she contracted meningitis in a San Francisco homeless shelter earlier this year rallied outside the San Francisco Department of Housing, urging the city to provide her permanent shelter and draw attention to the ongoing housing crisis. The post Prosecutors lay out new evidence of crimes in Trump election case – October 2, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

This week, Richard sits down with his dear friend, California Assembly candidate and exoneree Franky Carrillo. Join us as they discuss the difficulties of navigating family life and gang culture as teenagers in East LA followed by Franky's retelling of his long, arduous, and inspirational journey of fighting for his freedom after being wrongfully convicted of murder. DISCLAIMER: This episode contains references to violence and self harm, which some individuals may find distressing. Viewer/listener discretion is advised.  For more information about the Innocence Project and its mission, or if you would like to donate to their cause, please go to: innocenceproject.org

Google is trying out a new product categories tab in search results, intended to offer more tailored suggestions in product searches. The new tab is driven by performance insights, demand trends, and actionable recommendations  Yelp is hitting Google with a lawsuit, claiming that the search leader is illegally dominating local search markets. Following the recent and impactful DOJ antitrust lawsuit, Google may have a target on their back as the lawsuits pile up.  You can now create specific remarketing audiences based on individual YouTube channel videos. Google and YouTube have released creator-based audience targeting that allows advertisers pick and choose remarketing lists based off of specific creators. This addition will presumably expand targeting opportunities for YouTube advertisers.  Be sure to join us as we cover everything that happened last week in SEO, tune in here on EDGE of the Web! News from the EDGE: [00:06:12] Product Categories Tab added for Google Ads [00:07:39] Yelp is suing Google, citing dominance with local search [00:13:39] EDGE of the Web Title Sponsor: Site Strategics [00:14:36] YouTube is adding creator-based audience targeting Captain Obvious:  [00:17:49] Don't Take Brand Identity Advice From AI  AI Blitz: [00:20:45] Google Gemini Now Accessible From Chrome Address Bar [00:23:01] California Assembly passes controversial AI safety bill AI Tools: [00:24:24] Automate phone calls with AI [00:27:07] EDGE of the Web Sponsor: Inlinks Barry Blast from Search Engine Roundtable: [00:28:50] New Google Analytics 4 Benchmarking Data [00:30:21] Google Tests New Shopping Search Design [00:32:14] Google Trends Email Subscriptions Going Away Next Month Thanks to our sponsors! Site Strategics https://edgeofthewebradio.com/site Inlinks https://edgeofthewebradio.com/inlinks Follow Us: X: @ErinSparks X: @MordyOberstein X: @TheMann00 X: @EDGEWebRadio Resources:  Product Categories Tab added for Google Ads Yelp is suing Google, citing dominance with local search YouTube is adding creator-based audience targeting  Google Gemini Now Accessible From Chrome Address Bar  California Assembly passes controversial AI safety bill Automate phone calls with AI New Google Analytics 4 Benchmarking Data Google Tests New Shopping Search Design Google Trends Email Subscriptions Going Away Next Month #StandwithUkraine edgeofthewebradio.com/ukraine

California Democrats voted against Vice President Kamala Harris' “no tax on tips” proposal”— an idea she stole from former President Donald Trump's playbook.  The California Assembly passed a bill that would ban voter identification requirements from being enacted at local government levels.  September 3rd 2024   ---  Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Ray Appleton Show' on all platforms:   ---    'The Ray Appleton Show' is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts.    ---  'The Ray Appleton Show'   Weekdays 11 AM -2 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 KMJ    | Website  | Facebook | Podcast |   -  Everything KMJ   KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of SacTown Talks, Jarhett speaks with Catharine Baker, former California Assembly member and current Director of the UC Student and Policy Center. Catharine shares her journey from growing up in Coachella Valley and cutting her teeth in Chicago politics, to working in law and then entering public service motivated by the Great Recession and issues in local schools. Catharine  discusses her campaigns, experiences in the assembly, and her work post-politics, including her role at the FPPC. Catharine's latest venture focuses on utilizing UC's resources to influence policy and provide research-backed solutions to state legislators. This comprehensive interview provides insights into her career, perspectives on bipartisan work, and future plans in her new role.This Episode was record on 8/23/2400:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:29 Catharine Baker's Early Life and Career Beginnings01:03 Entering Politics: The Great Recession and Campaigns03:16 Running for State Assembly and Winning06:06 Challenges and Experiences in the Assembly08:05 Facing Political Realities and Party Dynamics11:41 Impact of National Politics on Local Elections14:27 Returning to the Law Firm and Community Service14:54 Serving on the Fair Political Practices Commission15:14 Insights from the 2014 Race and FPPC Work17:11 Challenges and Reforms in Campaign Finance19:01 The Role of Transparency in Democracy22:08 Legislative Experience and Bill Proposals25:15 New Role at UC Student Policy Center27:50 Future Initiatives and Collaboration34:48 Conclusion and Contact Information

This is a link post. I wrote an article on California AI safety bill SB 1047 for The Nation and the reaction from the AI industry, investors, and the broader tech community. The story was informed by conversations with over a dozen relevant sources and comes shortly before the bill faces a floor vote in the California Assembly. I think it's useful to understand how industry responds to attempts to regulate AI, and centered my analysis on that topic. If you're interested in helping share the article, I made a Tweet thread. --- First published: August 15th, 2024 Source: https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/posts/JfzX3oC4ZnotmrFWg/my-article-in-the-nation-california-s-ai-safety-bill-is-a --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO.

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: My article in The Nation - California's AI Safety Bill Is a Mask-Off Moment for the Industry, published by Garrison on August 15, 2024 on The Effective Altruism Forum. I wrote an article on California AI safety bill SB 1047 for The Nation and the reaction from the AI industry, investors, and the broader tech community. The story was informed by conversations with over a dozen relevant sources and comes shortly before the bill faces a floor vote in the California Assembly. I think it's useful to understand how industry responds to attempts to regulate AI, and centered my analysis on that topic. If you're interested in helping share the article, I made a Tweet thread. Thanks for listening. To help us out with The Nonlinear Library or to learn more, please visit nonlinear.org

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (07/31/2024): 3:05pm- On Wednesday, Donald Trump spoke at the Members of the National Association of Black Journalists convention in Chicago. The Q&A started off with ABC's Rachel Scott ostensibly accusing Trump of being a racist. In his retort, Trump explained that Scott's question was unnecessarily hostile—revealing that Scott was 35-minutes late to begin the conversation. Trump also noted that his administration adopted many policies that benefited the Black community—and that presumed Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris declined to attend the convention. 3:20pm- In the week since President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 presidential race and selected Kamala Harris to be his successor, clips have emerged of Harris advocating for some truly bizarre policies—including a ban on fracking, a mandatory gun buyback initiated via executive authority, placing a limit on red meat consumption, providing taxpayer-funded health care to undocumented migrants residing in the country illegally, and the complete abolition of private health insurance. 3:40pm- Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL)—U.S. Representative for Florida's 19th Congressional District—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's campaign rally in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania tonight at New Holland Arena. The event starts at 6:00pm. Plus, Rep. Donalds reacts to Trump's participation in the Members of the National Association of Black Journalists convention in Chicago earlier today. He also calls out Kamala Harris for “flip flopping” on policy. For example, she has repeatedly called for a ban on fracking for years but recently changed her preference to presumably be a more appealing candidate in Pennsylvania. 4:05pm- On Tuesday, Secret Service Acting Director Ronald Rowe testified before the United States Senate—as part of the Senate's investigation into the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania on July 13th. During his opening statement, Rowe said he “cannot defend” the rally's security failures. He explained: “What I saw made me ashamed.” In one notable exchange, Senator Josh Hawley (R-MI) grilled Rowe and expressed confusion as to how no one—despite the agency's failures—was fired. Hawley exclaimed: "The former President was shot! Just fire somebody!...We have people who are dead!" On Wednesday, a previously unreleased video of the shooting found its way to social media—offering an alternate angle and further emphasizing the monumental security failure. 4:10pm- On Wednesday, Donald Trump spoke at the Members of the National Association of Black Journalists convention in Chicago. The Q&A started off with ABC's Rachel Scott ostensibly accusing Trump of being a racist. In his retort, Trump explained that Scott's question was unnecessarily hostile—revealing that Scott was 35-minutes late to begin the conversation. Trump also noted that his administration adopted many policies that benefited the Black community—and that presumed Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris declined to attend the convention. At another moment in the moderated conversation, Trump was asked if Harris was a Biden Administration “D.E.I hire.” He responded: "She was always of Indian heritage, and she was only promoting Indian heritage. I didn't know she was Black until a number of years ago when she happened to turn Black—and now she wants to be known as Black. So, I don't know. Is she Indian or is she Black?" 4:15pm- While speaking at the Members of the National Association of Black Journalists convention in Chicago, Donald Trump hilariously stated he wanted to bring inflation down so that people can afford bacon again! 4:20pm- Flashback: When asked about policies that could potentially reduce the cost of goods and combat inflation, Vice President Kamala Harris was unable to provide a coherent answer. 4:25pm- While speaking on behalf of Kamala Harris' presidential campaign, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro exclaimed: “I've got a message to Donald Trump—stop sh** talking America.” In recent days, Shapiro has seemingly swung wildly to the left in attempting to appeal to Harris as a Vice Presidential pick. If he isn't ultimately selected, will his perception as a “moderate” be irreversibly damaged? Interestingly, of the Vice Presidential contenders, Mark Kelly enjoys the highest net favorability rating—is it a coincidence that he's also the only contender not regularly appearing on television or at rally's saying outlandish things to appease Harris' campaign? 4:30pm- While appearing on CNN, journalist Gretchen Carlson noted that Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's response to sexual harassment allegations brought against one of his top aides could pose a major risk for Kamala Harris should she pick him to be his running mate. 4:40pm- In a video that has now gone viral, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro can be seen missing a 12-foot jump shot over and over and over again at a Philadelphia Youth Basketball league. When he finally hits the short-range jumper, the kids in attendance go wild—reacting as though Shapiro had just hit a buzzer beater in game seven of the NBA finals. 5:05pm- Josh Shapiro Can't Stop Cursing: While speaking with Meidas Touch Network, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro cursed three times in less than a minute. Rich wonders if Shapiro keeps cursing to try to impress Kamala Harris—is it working? 5:20pm- CNN senior data reporter Harry Enten has called Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro the best potential running mate for presumptive Democrat presidential nominee Kamala Harris. 5:35pm- On Tuesday, Secret Service Acting Director Ronald Rowe testified before the United States Senate—as part of the Senate's investigation into the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania on July 13th. During his opening statement, Rowe said he “cannot defend” the rally's security failures. He explained: “What I saw made me ashamed.” In one notable exchange, Senator Josh Hawley (R-MI) grilled Rowe and expressed confusion as to how no one—despite the agency's failures—was fired. Hawley exclaimed: "The former President was shot! Just fire somebody!...We have people who are dead!" On Wednesday, a previously unreleased video of the shooting found its way to social media—offering an alternate angle and further emphasizing the monumental security failure. 5:40pm- Dr. E.J. Antoni—Research Fellow in The Heritage Foundation's Grover M. Hermann Center for the Federal Budget—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss the U.S. national debt topping $35 trillion. Outlandishly, the interest payments on the debt are now roughly $1 trillion annually! Plus, is it true that Dr. Antoni and Elon Musk are basically best friends on X now? 6:05pm- Will Josh Shapiro Be The VP Pick?: Holly Otterbein and Eugene Daniels of Politico report: “Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to announce her running mate by Tuesday, when she will hold her first rally with her pick in Philadelphia.” Does this mean Shapiro might be the pick? You can read the full article here: https://www.politico.com/news/2024/07/30/harris-first-rally-running-mate-tuesday-philadelphia-00171999 6:15pm- Kamala Harris' Rise to Power: Isabel Vincent, Jennie Taer, and Christopher Guly of The New York Post write: “As a young prosecutor, Kamala Harris was gifted a BMW and lavished with trips to Paris and the Oscars by a much older lover who also jumpstarted her meteoric rise in California politics…The current vice president famously had a relationship with Democratic Party kingmaker Willie Brown in 1994 when she was 29 and he was 60, and when he was serving as speaker of the California Assembly.” You can read the full article here: https://nypost.com/2024/07/31/world-news/kamala-harris-got-bmw-and-career-boost-from-older-lover/ 6:40pm- REPLAY: Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL)—U.S. Representative for Florida's 19th Congressional District—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's campaign rally in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania tonight at New Holland Arena. The event starts at 6:00pm. Plus, Rep. Donalds reacts to Trump's participation in the Members of the National Association of Black Journalists convention in Chicago earlier today. He also calls out Kamala Harris for “flip flopping” on policy. For example, she has repeatedly called for a ban on fracking for years but recently changed her preference to presumably be a more appealing candidate in Pennsylvania.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 4: 6:05pm- Will Josh Shapiro Be The VP Pick?: Holly Otterbein and Eugene Daniels of Politico report: “Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to announce her running mate by Tuesday, when she will hold her first rally with her pick in Philadelphia.” Does this mean Shapiro might be the pick? You can read the full article here: https://www.politico.com/news/2024/07/30/harris-first-rally-running-mate-tuesday-philadelphia-00171999 6:15pm- Kamala Harris' Rise to Power: Isabel Vincent, Jennie Taer, and Christopher Guly of The New York Post write: “As a young prosecutor, Kamala Harris was gifted a BMW and lavished with trips to Paris and the Oscars by a much older lover who also jumpstarted her meteoric rise in California politics…The current vice president famously had a relationship with Democratic Party kingmaker Willie Brown in 1994 when she was 29 and he was 60, and when he was serving as speaker of the California Assembly.” You can read the full article here: https://nypost.com/2024/07/31/world-news/kamala-harris-got-bmw-and-career-boost-from-older-lover/ 6:40pm- REPLAY: Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL)—U.S. Representative for Florida's 19th Congressional District—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's campaign rally in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania tonight at New Holland Arena. The event starts at 6:00pm. Plus, Rep. Donalds reacts to Trump's participation in the Members of the National Association of Black Journalists convention in Chicago earlier today. He also calls out Kamala Harris for “flip flopping” on policy. For example, she has repeatedly called for a ban on fracking for years but recently changed her preference to presumably be a more appealing candidate in Pennsylvania.

The man, the myth, the legend! We are so honored and grateful to be interviewing Franky Carillo Jr today: exoneree, dad, LA County Commissioner and future California Assembly member for the 52nd District. Franky spent twenty years in California prisons for a 1991 crime that he did not commit, and was exonerated in 2011 after two decades of optimism, resilience and following his intuition. We chat with him all about being sentenced to life in prison at 18 years old, his journey to freedom, and all of the ways he has spent the last thirteen years being a change maker. He talks in depth about his relationship with forgiveness and even shares that he is now friends with not only the men (then boys) who falsely identified him, but also the district attorney that prosecuted him. Franky is currently on the campaign trail to be a member of the California State Assembly, and when he wins ( !!! ), Franky will be the first formerly incarcerated member in history! We could not think higher of Franky and all that he has endured and overcome, and we hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did! THANK YOU FRANKY!

Anne Marie's bike packing trip to Point Mugu State Park. The inexplicable bike hate of James Clarke in Glendale, California balanced by defenders of mode choice and street safety, Glendale Councilmember Dan Brotman and California Assemblyperson Laura Friedman. 5:25 Upcoming group rides in Detroit with guest Reo Ramsey, President of Detroit's Motown Trailblazerz ride. 29:10 The Grand Fundo in Western Massachusetts and The All City Co-op Ride in Los Angeles 32:27 Anne Marie's audio from LA's recent Critical Mass, with some etymology. 33:13 A Complete Streets Bill, SB 960, passed the California Assembly that would use highway money to facilitate biking and walking as choices along with driving in California. California Bike Coalition Policy Director Jared Sanchez gives the timelines and details of the bill. 37:35 Biniam Girmay became the first Black African rider and first Black cyclist from any continent to win a Tour de France stage. 40:35 John St. Angelo writes us an email about his 1,1750 mile ride from Kansas City To Bristol, RI for his 60th high school reunion. 45:04 A bike lane sweeper has been invented by Pierre Lermant that hooks up like a bike trailer to clear debris from bike lanes. 47:27 Stacey's Bike Thought 57:40

Episode 464: Bryce Eddy is joined by Lawyer Nicole Pearson who is working to kill a bill in the California Assembly that is aiming to separate children from their parents. Putting the "MAN" back in mankind! Visit https://www.friendofbryce.com/ to talk to an Alliance member and get a free values alignments report to make a change TODAY. BE A THREAT TO THE GREAT RESET! Please subscribe and follow us on the following platforms! Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/TheBryceEddyShow Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0S9VEEBrxdXaKdLvSHPue6 Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bryce-eddy-show/id1635204267 Google Podcast - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9vbW55LmZtL3Nob3dzL2xpYmVydHktc3RhdGlvbi9wbGF5bGlzdHMvbGliZXJ0eS1zdGF0aW9uLnJzcw Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thebryceeddyshow/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom Del Beccaro, attorney for over 35 years, author, speaker and the former Chairman of the California Republican PartyTopic: Hunter Biden trial, California Assembly bill that would provide state government jobs at taxpayers' expense for illegal immigrantsDr. Ben Dworkin, Founding Director of the Rowan Institute for Public Policy & Citizenship at Rowan University in Glassboro, NJTopic: NJ Primary resultsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Giovannie Espiritu's identity is inherently political: A bisexual, once-undocumented immigrant Filipina mom who spent time in a Biblical doomsday cult as a teen. Her first short film, “Ultra-Feminist,” got an Honorable Mention at Outfest:Fusion, and her second film, “ALLY 3000,” won over 12 awards at film festivals mainly in scriptwriting and social justice. Her newest short doc film, “Legacy,” won the Hyundai Evolve Innovation Award is in the film festival circuit. It has exhibited at the OutMuseum, and will be showing in the New Americans Museum in San Diego. Most of her work has taken aim at dismantling the patriarchy, healing generational trauma, and exposing systems of bias with humor. Her IRL and reel life mantra is to “Break Hearts Wide Open and Create More Moments of Joy.” As an actor, she was once nominated alongside Academy Award nominees Alfre Woodard and Amy Irving for Best Supporting Actress, but she didn't know what to do with that information other than put it on her business card. Her primetime credits include a recurring role on Young Sheldon, ER (NBC), Bones (FOX), Gilmore Girls (ABC), and Trauma (NBC). She can be seen as the lead in the Amazon series, “Dyke Central,” which was featured in After Ellen, BuzzFeed, Bust Magazine and Curve Magazine as a top LGBTQ series to watch, Nancy on the Tubi Original “Titanic 666,” alongside AnnaLynneMcCord and will be on Season 4 of 911 Lone Star as Joni. In her spare time, she rock climbs and advocates for Domestic Violence Awareness/Prevention and LGBTQ equality. She has served on the Board of Directors for C.O.R.A. (a Bay Area domestic violence hotline and agency) and been awarded a Certificate of Recognition from the Senate and California Assembly for her community service. She was recognized as one of 23 "Most Influential Filipina Women in the World" in the Innovator & Thought Leader category by the Filipina Women's Network. She is a proud member of the Alliance of Women Directors and the Producer's Guild of America. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bravemaker/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bravemaker/support

It's official! Joe Biden and Donald Trump are set to debate each other live for the world to see. On today's show, we begin by discussing these upcoming presidential debates. Then, we briefly touch on the university protests. Specifically how these universities are canceling classes, changing graduation ceremonies, etc, making their entire student body suffer in order to pander to a loud minority. Joining me for California Corner is long-time friend Jennifer Horn of the Morning Answer! Jen and I break down recent progressive initiatives involving homelessness, alcoholics, and the LA Metro that have done nothing other than bring California and its citizens to the brink of total chaos. Then, Jeff Gonzalez joins me for Candidate Corner. Jeff is running for California Assembly in District 36, which covers three huge counties in Southern California. He shares his incredible story and his plans to reshape California. Lastly, I talk about Eric Adams story you may have seen all around the news and what his comments highlight about our immigration system.

Que onda amigos! Esta semana me senté a platicar con Cynthia Moreno, an award winning journalist and the Press Secretary para el Speaker of the California Assembly.  La carrera de Cynthia comenzó en circunstancias desafiantes e inesperadas. Originalmente estudiante de derecho en UC Berkeley, su vida tomó un giro drástico después de una invasión de privacidad en su blog personal en la red social de Myspace. Este incidente obligó a su familia a cambiar su residencia, a sus padres a cerrar su negocio de 20 años y a ella a cambiar su trayectoria profesional. El cambio de Cynthia al periodismo fue un paso transformador donde su resiliencia y determinación la llevaron a ser una periodista destacada en Sacramento. Donde prosperó hasta la recesión económica de 2008 a 2010, que provocó despidos masivos, afectándole a ella directamente cuando los periódicos para los que trabajaba cerraron. Sin desanimarse, Cynthia hizo la transición a la política, donde aprovechó sus habilidades y experiencias para convertirse en servidora pública. Su trabajo ha abarcado espacios importantes con senadores, un gobernador y agencias estatales como el DMV, antes de ascender a su posición actual como Secretaria de Prensa para el Speaker of the California Assembly. Durante el episodio, hablamos del papel crucial que juega la representación en el gobierno para crear mensajes que resuenen y capten la atención dentro de la comunidad latina. También hablamos de la salud mental, destacando la importancia de la empatía y la comprensión, especialmente hacia aquellos cuyas historias no entendemos completamente. Disfruten de este episodio donde hablamos del poder de la resiliencia, el impacto de la representación y el viaje continuo de abrir puertas y apoyarnos mutuamente. Please hit subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and share widely! Salud.   Signanos en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stories/betorizo_/ Watch on Youtube: www.youtube.com/@betorizo_ Music this week by: La Noche Oskura, Silvermansound.com and LESFM.

San Francisco Bill Would Let People Sue Grocery Stores for Closing Too Quickly - Oakland officials vote to include 'San Francisco' in airport's name, despite opposition - California Assembly votes to allow arrestees to go straight to social services - Dem Chicago alderman warns 'we are not taking care of our own' as city approves $70M for migrants      KMJ's Afternoon Drive with Philip Teresi & E. Curtis Johnson   Weekdays 2-6PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ   Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X   Listen to past episodes at kmjnow.com   Subscribe to the show on Apple, Spotify, or Amazon Music    Contact See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

San Francisco Bill Would Let People Sue Grocery Stores for Closing Too Quickly - Oakland officials vote to include 'San Francisco' in airport's name, despite opposition - California Assembly votes to allow arrestees to go straight to social services - Dem Chicago alderman warns 'we are not taking care of our own' as city approves $70M for migrants      KMJ's Afternoon Drive with Philip Teresi & E. Curtis Johnson   Weekdays 2-6PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ   Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X   Listen to past episodes at kmjnow.com   Subscribe to the show on Apple, Spotify, or Amazon Music    Contact See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bruce A. Boyden is the Education Commissioner for the 65th District in the State of California Assembly. His primary objective is to effect positive changes in education, drawing on his experience in the sector. He has served as a primary and secondary school faculty member, a post-secondary faculty member, and an administrator. Specifically, he aims to empower and enhance educational services to shape a better future. He is committed to being a "Servant-Leader" and is dedicated to addressing the current crisis in public education. His focus is on reinventing schools and redefining the role of education in society, better preparing students for the rapidly changing world in which they live, work, and play. Commissioner Boyden provides valuable insights on how individuals can effectively engage in public service to broaden their professional portfolio and become advocates for education. He shed light on the importance of public service as a means of personal growth and development, while also emphasizing the benefits that advocacy for education can bring to communities and society as a whole. To learn more about Commissioner Bruce A. Boyden, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/commissioner-bruce-a-boyden-1262b62/www.TheAcclivity.com https://www.linkedin.com/indrlorenmhill/ https://twitter.com/drlorenmhill https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc7Pj53_iGc2M9GcZN1AgLA

In this podcast episode, Greg interviews Nick Wilson, a candidate running for office in Assembly District 53 in California. They discuss various issues affecting the district and the state, including public safety, crime, homelessness, and the impact of radical legislation. They also highlight the importance of local elections and the need for real solutions to address the challenges facing California (which have been brought on largely by progressive policies). The conversation sheds light on the growing trend of anarcho-tyranny and the erosion of civil society. Overall, the episode emphasizes the urgency of taking action and getting involved in the political process to bring about positive change. Nick Wilson also discusses the incompetence of the incumbent and the lackluster opponents in District 53. Greg and Nick highlight the rare successes of conservatives in California and the importance of local officials in standing up to tyrants. They discuss the psychological manipulation and mass delusion that occurred during the C___D-19 pandemic. Wilson calls for a return to capitalism and free market principles to address the economic challenges in California. He warns of the potential collapse of the state and emphasizes the importance of protecting rights and learning from history. Visit Nick Wilson's website Nick Wilson on Instagram California Liberty Project on Instagram California Liberty Project Linktree --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/californialibertyproject/message

NOTE: This interview first aired last summer, before the October 7 attacks on Israel by Hamas.With Adam Schiff running for U.S. Senate, his Los Angeles area 30th district congressional seat – which stretches from Burbank and Glendale and Sunland Tujunga down to Hancock Park and West Hollywood – is up for grabs for the first time in twenty years. There is a wide field of candidates running for the seat in next year's election, and we are going to talk with the major candidates, one on one and in-depth, on What's Next, Los Angeles.In this episode, Mike talks with former Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer. Prior to his two terms as the city's lawyer and prosecutor, he served in the California Assembly, where he held the post of Majority Policy Leader. Before that, he served as a member of the Los Angeles City Council and as  Director of Bet Tzedek Legal Services.More info on Mike here: https://mikefeuerforcongress.com/

Are you a Californian who feels like your views on politics in California are not popular? Do you feel like no one will agree with you? Feels like when you meet someone who does agree you are part of a secret underground club of people who think like you? Then join us on the California Underground Podcast to hear others who share your views and solutions to save our beautiful state.  On this episode, we are joined by Denise Aguilar who is running for the California Assembly in District 13. We discuss her time fighting vaccine mandates, her stance on reducing crime in California, and the challenge of running in a deep blue district. This episode was recorded on 2.6.23 *The California Underground Podcast is dedicated to discussing California politics from a place of sanity and rationality.* Visit our website at www.californiaunderground.live Support California Underground on Patreon at www.patreon.com/CaliforniaUnderground Follow California Underground on Social Media  Instagram: www.instagram.com/californiaunderground YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj8SabIcF4AKqEVFsLmo1jA Substack: https://substack.com/profile/72986149-ca_underground Shop California Underground Merchandise: https://california-underground.creator-spring.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/californiaunderground/message

California's Proposition 12 has ignited a flurry of controversy with national and international impacts, will take a lot of work to overturn. California Assembly Republican Leader James Gallagher explains how that would take place, with the right support from consumers.

Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. The Palestinian Journalists Syndicate files an amicus brief, arguing Israel's military deliberately targets Palestinian journalists for their coverage of the war. State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller condemns two Israeli ministers for “inflammatory and irresponsible” call to push Palestinians out of the Gaza Strip. Security Council condemn Houthi militants' attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea.  Protesters calling for a Gaza ceasefire shut down California Assembly. UCLA plans to turn former shopping mall into research center. A federal appeals court rules Berkeley cannot enforce its first-in-the-nation ban on natural gas hookups. The post The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – January 3, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. The Palestinian Journalists Syndicate files an amicus brief, arguing Israel's military deliberately targets Palestinian journalists for their coverage of the war. State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller condemns two Israeli ministers for “inflammatory and irresponsible” call to push Palestinians out of the Gaza Strip. Security Council condemn Houthi militants' attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea.  Protesters calling for a Gaza ceasefire shut down California Assembly. UCLA plans to turn former shopping mall into research center. A federal appeals court rules Berkeley cannot enforce its first-in-the-nation ban on natural gas hookups. The post The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – January 3, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. The Colorado Supreme Court is removing former President Donald Trump from the state's primary ballot, stating that he is ineligible to be president due to his role in the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. The United Nations Security Council delayed a vote on a Gaza cease-fire resolution for the second day in a row. The United States is objecting to language that calls for an “urgent and sustainable cessation of hostilities.” U.S. officials argue that such language would only help Hamas regroup and plan future attacks against Israel. In an attempt to avoid a U.S. veto, diplomats are considering new language calling instead for “the urgent suspension of hostilities to allow safe and unhindered humanitarian access…and for urgent steps towards a sustainable cessation of hostilities.” President Joe Biden's push to have Congress replenish wartime aid for Ukraine and Israel will extend into the new year as the Senate continues to work on a deal that would be contingent on border and immigration policy changes. Lawmakers and loved ones gathered in the nation's capitol to pay respects to former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor. Google has agreed to pay $700 million to U.S. states and consumers in an app store settlement. Civil rights groups are taking Texas to court over a new state law that allows police to arrest migrants who enter the United States illegally. California regulators have approved new rules that would allow, though not require, state water agencies to take wastewater, treat it, and then reintroduce it into the drinking water system. The California Assembly's new committee on retail theft held its first hearing today in Sacramento. State lawmakers discussed solutions to tackle the issue of retail theft. The post Colorado Supreme Court bans Trump from the state's ballot – December 19, 2023 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. The Colorado Supreme Court is removing former President Donald Trump from the state's primary ballot, stating that he is ineligible to be president due to his role in the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. The United Nations Security Council delayed a vote on a Gaza cease-fire resolution for the second day in a row. The United States is objecting to language that calls for an “urgent and sustainable cessation of hostilities.” U.S. officials argue that such language would only help Hamas regroup and plan future attacks against Israel. In an attempt to avoid a U.S. veto, diplomats are considering new language calling instead for “the urgent suspension of hostilities to allow safe and unhindered humanitarian access…and for urgent steps towards a sustainable cessation of hostilities.” President Joe Biden's push to have Congress replenish wartime aid for Ukraine and Israel will extend into the new year as the Senate continues to work on a deal that would be contingent on border and immigration policy changes. Lawmakers and loved ones gathered in the nation's capitol to pay respects to former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor. Google has agreed to pay $700 million to U.S. states and consumers in an app store settlement. Civil rights groups are taking Texas to court over a new state law that allows police to arrest migrants who enter the United States illegally. California regulators have approved new rules that would allow, though not require, state water agencies to take wastewater, treat it, and then reintroduce it into the drinking water system. The California Assembly's new committee on retail theft held its first hearing today in Sacramento. State lawmakers discussed solutions to tackle the issue of retail theft. The post Colorado Supreme Court bans Trump from the state's ballot – December 19, 2023 appeared first on KPFA.

As tradition has it, November is full of surprises in the world of politics, and Thanksgiving week was no different. Coming off the heals of the Democratic Convention in Sacramento, Rep. Tony Cárdenas declared he would not seek reelection next year for the 29th Congressional District seat representing the San Fernando Valley. "Inside the Issues: The Podcast" hosts Alex Cohen and Sara Sadhwani explain the significance of Cárdenas making his announcement after the convention. Plus, back from the event, Sara reports on the Israeli-Palestinian protests that shut the convention down. And a look at who's in and who's out for the most powerful posts in the California Assembly. Lastly, something to be thankful for. The reopening of Interstate 10 happened sooner than expected following a fire.

Are you a Californian who feels like your views on politics in California are not popular? Do you feel like no one will agree with you? Feels like when you meet someone who does agree you are part of a secret underground club of people who think like you? Then join us on the California Underground Podcast to hear others who share your views and solutions to save our beautiful state.  On this episode, we are joined by Assemblyman Bill Essayli of the 63rd District to discuss his work in the California Assembly as well as his thoughts on Republicans going on offense and not playing defense in California. This episode was recorded on 4.20.23 *The California Underground Podcast is dedicated to discussing California politics from a place of sanity and rationality.* Support California Underground on Patreon at www.patreon.com/CaliforniaUnderground Follow California Underground on Social Media  Instagram: www.instagram.com/californiaunderground YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj8SabIcF4AKqEVFsLmo1jA Substack: https://substack.com/profile/72986149-ca_underground Shop California Underground Merchandise: https://california-underground.creator-spring.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/californiaunderground/message

Commander Arthur Chi-Wing Fong was commissioned an Ensign in the United States Navy Reserve through the Direct Commissioning Officer program in 1997. He graduated form the Navy Supply Corps School Basic Qualification Course Navel Reserve (BQC-NR) Company 47th with the class Leadership Award in the year of 2000.CDR Fong has a MA in Strategic Studies form the U.S. Army War College, an MBA in Finance and a B.S. in Information Systems, both from California State University, Los Angeles. He is JPME Phase II qualified through the U.S. Army War College. He completed his JPME Phase I through the U.S. Air Force Staff and Command School. Making history in 2006, he was the first to represent the U.S. Navy Reserve to attend the Royal Australian Navy Staff Acquaint Course in Australian Command  and Staff College. He is qualified both as  a Naval Aviation Supply Officer and Naval Expeditionary Supply Office. CDR Fong  has been awarded the Navy Commendation Medal  and the Navy Achievement Medal. He is certified by the Defense Language Institute with top scores on both Chinese Mandarin and Chinese Cantonese in the Defense Language Proficiency Test. He wrote various academic  papers in the US/China relationship and island disputes in the US Army War College. In 2017, he was competitively selected and converted to a Foreign Area Officer (FAO). In 2009, CDR Fong was selected as the First and Second Family Military Assistant Coordinator during the first Obama Presential Inauguration serving the president and vice-president families. CDR Fong served two years as the commanding officer in Naval Station Activity Bahrain DET G Las Vegas in 2010-2012.CDR Fong has two daughters, Andrea and Tracy. CDR Fong completed eleven marathon races in his running career. In his civilian career, CDR Fong retired as a senior system analyst for LAPD IT Division after 30 years of dedicated service. He is an active licensed California real estate salesperson. He has served in the City of Monterey Park Planning Commission, Traffic Commission, and the Business Improvement & Development Commission. CDR Fong is the President of the Chinese-American Miliary Support, a no-profit organization that serves all armed forces member in his community. He was awarded the 2016 veteran service award by California State Senate district 22nd and was selected the 2011 veteran of the year in California Assembly 49th district. CDR Fong  is also recognized by 27th Congressional district honorable congresswoman Judy Chu for his dedication and contribution to the San Gabriel Valley California community.____________________Music CreditsIntroLike it Loud, Dyalla, YouTube Audio LibraryOutroIndecision, Dyalla, YouTube Audio Library__________________SGV Master Key Podcast:www.sgvmasterkey.cominfo@sgvmasterkey.com

California Governor Gavin Newsom signs an executive order to study the development, use and risk of Artificial Intelligence. A new bill approved by the California Assembly would decriminalize psychedelic drugs. A kitchen worker at a prison just outside Las Vegas is accused of having a sexual relationship with a convicted murderer and smuggling in phones and drugs.

This episode is a rebroadcast of a webinar conversation Maggie Mick, assistant Vice Preistent of Multi State, had with California Assembly-member, Mike Gipson about California lawmaking!Topics covered in this episode include: An introduction to who Mike Gipson is. The moment that Mike Gipson decided to run for office. Mike's police partner being killed while in the line of duty. How it impacted Gipson's path towards office. An overview of what the CSG West Chair organization is. An overview of the CSG West Annual meeting this summer at Universal Studios in California and topics that will be discussed there. Ai Infrastructure Water Healthcare Public safety How the CSG organization is formed and how it is run. Why did Mike Gipson run for office. Some pieces of legislation that have come out of Gipson's lived experiences. The sucesses that Gipson and Speaker Rendon have had New possible changes coming from the new speaker coming June 30th. Does California have a budget issue and Gipson's take on the current budget. Mike Gipson is a California Assemblymember. He was elected to the California State Assembly in 2014, Gipson has served as Democratic Caucus Chair since 2016. A former cop, and non-profit leader in Los Angeles, he serves on Buisness and Professions, Governmental Organization, Insurance, and Transportation Committees. He serves as 2023 Chair of CSG West, the western region of The Council of State Governments.   Maggie Mick serves as Assistant Vice President at MultiState where she leads the firm's Stakeholder Engagement Practice. She also works with clients on campaigns, issue management, lobbying and compliance.   Before joining MultiState's leadership team in 2022, she spent nearly 12 years at The Council of State Governments (CSG) nationally headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky. Her final role was Chief Advancement Officer, leading strategic partnerships and external relations for major stakeholders including legislative leadership and the private sector. Prior to her tenure at CSG, she was an aide in the United States Congress. In addition, she has held public office as a member of the Lancaster City Council for two terms.   Maggie serves on the board of directors and executive committee for the American Council of Young Political Leaders (ACYPL), was 2022 president of the Washington Area State Relations Group (WASRG) and a graduate of the Public Affairs Council's Institute. She has received local and statewide recognition including "Top Women in Business" in Kentucky by the Lane Report and the Kentucky Commission on Women Bluegrass Alliance for Women Impact Award.   Maggie is a graduate of the University of Kansas where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Journalism and Bachelor of Arts in American Studies. She is the proud wife of Nathan Mick and mother to Birdie and Hank.

In honor of Women's History Month, CPF hosts a discussion with former California State Senators Martha Escutia and Fran Pavley on the role of women in politics and the challenges they face as leaders. They discuss how they got involved in politics, Sen. Pavley's landmark work on environmental and climate change legislation, and how they overcame challenges they faced as women legislators in the California Assembly and State Senate. Featuring: Fran Pavley: Former California Senator (2008-2016); Environmental Policy Director, USC Schwarzenegger Institute Martha Escutia: Former California Senator (1992-2006); Vice President, USC State Government Relations and Special Counsel; Spring 2023 Fellow, USC Center for the Political Future Kamy Akhavan: Executive Director, Center for the Political Future