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California's Secretary of State Shirley Weber is speaking out against federal Republican policies and proposed laws she says will disenfranchise voters. Weber is the daughter of southern sharecroppers and knows what voter suppression looks like. Her grandfather was never given the opportunity to vote and her father didn't cast a ballot until his 30s, after fleeing a lynch mob in Arkansas and moving to California when Weber was a toddler. She joins Marisa and Scott to discuss threats to voting rights in the U.S.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have a packed show today: first up, we chat with California Secretary of State Shirley Weber about The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, proposed federal legislation that would require all Americans to reregister to vote, in person, with either a birth certificate or passport. Weber outlines concerns that the law would effectively disenfranchise millions of voters who may not have access to their birth certificate, and those - like many married women - whose documents no longer match their birth name. And, perhaps an even bigger problem: who pays?  Counties project millions in costs to administrate, but the  legislation includes no funding mandate.We also spoke with Trans activist Ebony Harper, founding executive director of California TRANScends, and the author of The Trans Manifesto. Harper shared how she is responding to the current wave of anti-Trans sentiment, her reaction to Governor Newsom's recent podcast comments, and how Coast to Coast and NPR shaped her life.Plus - Who Had the Worst Week in California Politics?1:38 Capitol Weekly Update2:13 Correction: Dan Weintraub was the first California politics blogger3:33 Big Day of Giving: May 15:49 SOS Shirley Weber on the SAVE Act6:21 "What are they trying to save?"7:25 What does it do?8:41 Disproportionately affects women11:12 The fraud problem13:11 The cost to counties15:05 Impact on Trans people16:51 Litigation?18:01 Most states see this as an obstacle19:56 Ebony Harper24:01 How do you respond to the current moment?27:55 The Trans Manifesto30:09 The governor's comments carry a lot of weight, but..34:12 Anti-Trans messaging36:13 "The same playbook"37:13 Origin Story39:18 Coast to Coast and NPR42:37 "We're still coming out every day, even though it's a hostile environment"43:24 Where is Ebony Harper in five years?45:44 #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

Secretary of State Shirley Weber had been a lifelong educator. For 40 years she had been a professor at San Diego State University, having been named a professor emerita of Africana studies and served as the president of the National Council for Black Studies. And then, in the fall of 2011, Weber decided to run for office. Secretary Weber served first in the California State Assembly for nearly a decade, before Governor Gavin Newsom appointed her to the position of secretary of state of California. So, why did a career educator decide to run for office? Secretary Weber, in conversation with Creating Citizens' Griffith Swidler, talks to an audience of Sacramento high school students about her path into politics. Weber details her upbringing, the people who influenced her, and how young people can lead us toward a less polarized America. This program is part of  Commonwealth Club World Affairs' civics education initiative, Creating Citizens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today marks the day California Secretary of State Shirley Weber certifies the final election results for all the races and measures voters cast their ballots on last month. The certification puts the November 2024 election officially in the history books, and so we're bringing you an episode of our sister podcasts The Bay and Bay Curious breaking down how Californians voted on each of the statewide propositions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Secretary of State Dr. Shirley Weber walks us through overseeing elections across California. Also, a look at early ballot returns and vote tracking with Political Data. Finally, the California Voter Foundation provides last minute voting tips. Secretary of State Shirley Weber

Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Harris and Trump are vying for working-class voters in the final weeks of the presidential campaign as Harris visited Flint, Michigan. U.S. employers added 254,000 jobs in September, easing concerns about a weakening labor market. California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Secretary of State Shirley Weber addressed voters today, reminding them of their rights and advising law enforcement agencies on laws protecting electoral integrity. As California ramped up sweeps of homeless encampments, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced $130.7 million in additional funds to support local governments in addressing homelessness. The California Palestine Solidarity Coalition expressed disappointment with Gov. Gavin Newsom's signing of three bills they say censor pro-Palestine speech and ignore rising Islamophobia. The post Harris and Trump vie for working-class voters in the final weeks of the presidential race – October 4, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

(Airdate 8/21/24) Dominique DiPrima broadcasts from the DNC 2024 with special guests Attorney Adia May, Attorney Areva Martin, California Controller Malia Cohen, CA Secretary of State Shirley Weber and CA State Senator Steve Bradford. https://kbla1580.com/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/?hl=en

California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Secretary of State Shirley Weber filed a lawsuit against Fresno County on Friday over a recently passed initiative that determines when the elections for district attorney and sheriff take place.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Secretary of State Shirley Weber filed a lawsuit against Fresno County on Friday over a recently passed initiative that determines when the elections for district attorney and sheriff take place.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some of today's top storiesThe road is all clear now after a gas leak shut down a portion of Mohawk Street for several hours.You can see many fire engines and police cars were on scene.    The incident blocked off Mohawk Street from Truxtun to California avenues.    P-G-and-E crews worked overnight to fix the problem.    No word yet on what caused the gas leakBakersfield Assemblyman Vince Fong is getting ready for a big battle in Sacramento today.     Despite being the top vote getter -- in both the primary and special elections -- there is a chance he will be disqualified from running for congress. It all started back in December... after Fong entered his bid to takeover the seat in congress vacated by Bakersfield's Kevin McCarthy.    However, Fong had already submitted a re-election bid for the state assembly, and California law prohibits a candidate from running in two races at once.    This prompted Secretary of State Shirley Weber to withdraw Fong's name from the ballot.    But Fong says this law shouldn't apply to him, because he doesn't want to run for the state assembly anymore -- only congress.    His name remained on the ballot for both races last month during this back-and-forth legal battle.Residents of an Oildale apartment complex say they were recently served with notices - warning that they will be evicted if they don't get rid of their patio gardens.    17's Mikhala Armstrong reports, most of the people who live there are seniors.The pre-trial conference for the man -- accused of biting a severed leg from a train crash victim in Wasco -- has been postponed. 27-year-old Rosendo Tellez is charged with removing human remains from a location other than a cemetery.    Video shows Tellez with a leg, which belonged to a pedestrian hit by a train in Wasco last month.    Court records show the conference was postponed to April 18th.Set to appear in a Kern County courtroom for the first time today... the man accused of abducting a Bakersfield pre-teen and taking her to Utah.    29-year-old Joshua Stehle is facing several charges including suspicion of kidnapping and child molestation.    An 11-year-old girl was reported missing last month... and when deputies searched a computer at her home, they say they discovered the two had an online relationship.     The girl and Stehle were stopped in Utah... and Stehle was extradited to Lerdo jail earlier this week. 

"Dive into the heart of controversy with our latest podcast episode: 'Identity at the Polls: The Voter ID Debate Ignites in Huntington Beach.' With the 2024 primary election around the corner, the residents of Huntington Beach stand at the crossroads of a pivotal decision: the potential implementation of Measure A, a groundbreaking charter amendment mandating voter identification at the polls. This proposal has sparked a firestorm of opposition from high-profile figures such as California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Secretary of State Shirley Weber, alongside legislative maneuvers by State Senator Dave Min to forestall such measures through Senate Bill 1174. But what lies beneath the surface of this heated debate? Our episode peels back the layers of this complex issue, challenging the narratives that have dominated headlines. Is the call for voter ID an act of suppression or a step towards securing the sanctity of our elections? Does it disproportionately impact communities of color, or are these concerns masking a deeper issue within our society? And ultimately, who stands to gain or lose without voter ID laws? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hectorandmikeexperience/support

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (01/03/2024): 3:05pm- Stefanos Chen and Jeffery C. Mays of The New York Times write: “Hundreds of migrants bound for New York City took a detour in New Jersey over the holiday weekend, in an apparent attempt to bypass a city order that seeks to limit the chaotic flow of arrivals…The surge in New Jersey arrivals appears to be an end-run around an emergency executive order last week by New York City's mayor, Eric Adams, requiring charter bus companies to provide 32 hours' advance notice of the arrival of migrants and restricting the times of day when they can be dropped off.” You can read more here: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/01/nyregion/ny-nj-migrants-buses.html 3:15pm- While speaking with WABC in New York, the Democrat Mayor of Edison, New Jersey Sam Joshi said that migrants arriving in his township via buses sent from Texas posed a “major security risk” because “they couldn't be identified.” Additionally, officials were unable to determine whether the people on the buses were carrying weapons, according to Mayor Joshi.   3:20pm- Department of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas basely blamed the migrant crisis at the U.S. Southern border on Texas Governor Greg Abbott—failing to accept any blame for the Biden Administration's relaxed border security policies. 3:30pm- CNN reports that the House Committee on Homeland Security is expected to formally begin impeachment proceedings against Department of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas for his failures to secure the U.S. Southern border. 3:40pm- On Tuesday, Cherelle Parker was sworn in as the 100th Mayor of Philadelphia. On her first day, she signed an executive order declaring a public safety emergency—calling for the development of a strategy that will reduce the unmitigated violence and open drug use currently plaguing the city. But can Mayor Parker's plan be effective while Larry Krasner remains the city's District Attorney? 4:05pm- A new USA Today/Suffolk University poll indicates that Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump currently has greater support within the Hispanic American community than does President Joe Biden—39% to 34%. In 2020, Biden won that demographic by 33%—65% to 32%. You can read more here: https://www.mediaite.com/news/shock-poll-biden-who-won-the-hispanic-vote-by-33-points-in-2020-now-trails-trump-by-5-among-hispanics/ 4:10pm- Despite polling that indicates his reelection hopes are in jeopardy, President Joe Biden spent seven days vacationing in the U.S. Virgin Islands—flying back to Washington D.C. on Tuesday with noticeable sunburn. 4:15pm- Andrew Mark Miller writes, “A Georgetown University professor who spent 12 years as a CIA intelligence analyst is warning that diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts and the overall politicization of the intelligence community have become a ‘significant' problem and that he is confident those agencies will attempt to interfere with the 2024 election similar to their efforts in 2020.” You can read the full article here: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/ex-cia-analyst-says-intel-agencies-politically-active-again-2024-election-significant-problem 4:35pm- Disney has announced a new director for its Star Wars franchise—Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy. Obaid-Chinoy has won two Academy Awards for short-films examining injustice in Pakistan, but does that make her the ideal selection for a sci-fi franchise? Obaid-Chinoy said that her goal as a filmmaker has been to “make men uncomfortable,” but aren't most Star Wars fans just looking for an enjoyable two-hour movie? 5:05pm- Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows determined that the U.S. Constitution bars Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump from appearing on the state's primary ballot—citing his involvement in riots outside the U.S. Capitol on January 6th, 2021. In her 34-page decision, Secretary Bellows accuses Trump of engaging in insurrection and, consequently, determines he is ineligible to hold office under the Fourteenth Amendment. Interestingly, despite calls from the Lieutenant Governor to “explore every legal option” to remove Trump from the ballot, California Secretary of State Shirley Weber said the former president would remain on the state's primary ballot. Trump has officially appealed Maine's decision. 5:10pm- Department of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas basely blamed the migrant crisis at the U.S. Southern border on Texas Governor Greg Abbott—failing to accept any blame for the Biden Administration's relaxed border security policies. 5:15pm- Speaking to the press on Capitol Hill, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said that H.R.2- Secure the Border Act of 2023, which has passed in the House, will not pass in the Senate. 5:20pm- CNN reports that the House Committee on Homeland Security is expected to formally begin impeachment proceedings against Department of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas for his failures to secure the U.S. Southern border. 5:25pm- During Wednesday's White House press briefing, Fox News journalist Jacqui Heinrich grilled Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre over the Biden Administration's failed U.S. Southern border policies which have resulted in a record number of unlawful border crossings. 5:40pm- Shauneen Miranda of Axios wties: “A federal judge will unseal hundreds of court documents from a lawsuit related to deceased convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Wednesday…Those documents include over 150 names deriving from a civil lawsuit against Ghislaine Maxwell, who was sentenced last year to 20 years in prison on sex trafficking and other charges for helping Epstein sexually abuse teenage girls.” You can read the full article here: https://www.axios.com/2024/01/02/jeffrey-epstein-list-names-court-documents-associates 6:05pm- Wadi Gaitan—Communications Director for the LIBRE Initiative—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to react to a new USA Today/Suffolk University poll indicates that Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump currently has greater support within the Hispanic American community than does President Joe Biden—39% to 34%. In 2020, Biden won that demographic by 33%—65% to 32%. 6:30pm- Fox News has announced a new show—“Fox News Saturday with Jimmy Failla.” It is set to debut on January 13th. 6:35pm- Virginia Kruta of The Daily Wire writes: “A Tuesday segment on MSNBC's “Deadline White House” got awkward when new allegations surfaced against embattled Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ)—and his daughter was guest-hosting the show. Alicia Menendez was sitting in for regular host Nicolle Wallace, and just before the show went to a commercial break, she announced that a breaking news update was imminent. ‘We have to take a quick break. And we'll be back with some breaking news right after this,' she said. When they returned, however, MSNBC host Ari Melber was in the anchor's chair to deliver the news.” You can read the full story here: https://www.dailywire.com/news/msnbc-segment-goes-sideways-new-menendez-allegations-surface-while-his-daughter-is-guest-hosting 6:40pm- While appearing on Newsmax, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem said it would be a mistake for Donald Trump to select Nikki Haley to be his Vice President.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 3: Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows determined that the U.S. Constitution bars Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump from appearing on the state's primary ballot—citing his involvement in riots outside the U.S. Capitol on January 6th, 2021. In her 34-page decision, Secretary Bellows accuses Trump of engaging in insurrection and, consequently, determines he is ineligible to hold office under the Fourteenth Amendment. Interestingly, despite calls from the Lieutenant Governor to “explore every legal option” to remove Trump from the ballot, California Secretary of State Shirley Weber said the former president would remain on the state's primary ballot. Trump has officially appealed Maine's decision. Department of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas basely blamed the migrant crisis at the U.S. Southern border on Texas Governor Greg Abbott—failing to accept any blame for the Biden Administration's relaxed border security policies. Speaking to the press on Capitol Hill, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said that H.R.2- Secure the Border Act of 2023, which has passed in the House, will not pass in the Senate. CNN reports that the House Committee on Homeland Security is expected to formally begin impeachment proceedings against Department of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas for his failures to secure the U.S. Southern border. During Wednesday's White House press briefing, Fox News journalist Jacqui Heinrich grilled Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre over the Biden Administration's failed U.S. Southern border policies which have resulted in a record number of unlawful border crossings. Shauneen Miranda of Axios wties: “A federal judge will unseal hundreds of court documents from a lawsuit related to deceased convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Wednesday…Those documents include over 150 names deriving from a civil lawsuit against Ghislaine Maxwell, who was sentenced last year to 20 years in prison on sex trafficking and other charges for helping Epstein sexually abuse teenage girls.” You can read the full article here: https://www.axios.com/2024/01/02/jeffrey-epstein-list-names-court-documents-associates

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (01/02/2024): 3:05pm- Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows determined that the U.S. Constitution bars Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump from appearing on the state's primary ballot—citing his involvement in riots outside the U.S. Capitol on January 6th, 2021. In her 34-page decision, Secretary Bellows accuses Trump of engaging in insurrection and, consequently, determines he is ineligible to hold office under the Fourteenth Amendment. Interestingly, despite calls from the Lieutenant Governor to “explore every legal option” to remove Trump from the ballot, California Secretary of State Shirley Weber said the former president would remain on the state's primary ballot. 3:20pm- While appearing on CNN, David Axelrod—former Senior Advisor to President Barack Obama—said “I do think it would rip the county apart if [Trump] were prevented from running because tens-of-millions of people want to vote for him.” 3:25pm- A new USA Today/Suffolk University poll indicates that Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump currently has greater support within the Hispanic American community than does President Joe Biden—39% to 34%. In 2020, Biden won that demographic by 33%—65% to 32%. You can read more here: https://www.mediaite.com/news/shock-poll-biden-who-won-the-hispanic-vote-by-33-points-in-2020-now-trails-trump-by-5-among-hispanics/ 3:40pm- Stefanos Chen and Jeffery C. Mays of The New York Times write: “Hundreds of migrants bound for New York City took a detour in New Jersey over the holiday weekend, in an apparent attempt to bypass a city order that seeks to limit the chaotic flow of arrivals…The surge in New Jersey arrivals appears to be an end-run around an emergency executive order last week by New York City's mayor, Eric Adams, requiring charter bus companies to provide 32 hours' advance notice of the arrival of migrants and restricting the times of day when they can be dropped off.” You can read more here: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/01/nyregion/ny-nj-migrants-buses.html 3:50pm- According to a Fox News report, migrants who have entered the United States illegally are currently lined up in New York City to receive taxpayer-funded housing. New York City, which previously declared itself a “sanctuary city,” guarantees free housing to migrants. 4:05pm- Claudine Gay has resigned as President of Harvard University—making her the shortest tenured president in the school's nearly 400-hundred-year history. Last month, Gay testified before the House Education and Workforce Committee. During one noteworthy exchange with Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY), Gay refused to say calls for the genocide of Jews is speech that is violative of the school's code of conduct. Gay also faces dozens of credible plagiarism allegations. 4:15pm- In a recently surfaced video, former Director of the National Institutes of Health Dr. Francis Collins conceded that the federal government made mistakes with its public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic. He explains, “if you're a public health person…you attach zero value to whether this actually totally disrupts people's lives, ruins the economy.” In November of 2021, Dr. Collins, who is now serving as an advisor to President Joe Biden, infamously performed “Somewhere Past the Pandemic”—an original song to the tune of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.” Rich, Matt, and Henry will find any excuse to play it. 4:35pm- On Monday, Rich appeared on Fox News to preview the 2024 presidential election. The clip went viral on social media, but Matt didn't include it on today's cut sheet! 4:50pm- Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows determined that the U.S. Constitution bars Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump from appearing on the state's primary ballot—citing his involvement in riots outside the U.S. Capitol on January 6th, 2021. In her 34-page decision, Secretary Bellows accuses Trump of engaging in insurrection and, consequently, determines he is ineligible to hold office under the Fourteenth Amendment. Interestingly, despite calls from the Lieutenant Governor to “explore every legal option” to remove Trump from the ballot, California Secretary of State Shirley Weber said the former president would remain on the state's primary ballot. 5:05pm- Congressman Guy Reschenthaler— U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania's 14th Congressional District & House Republican Chief Deputy Whip—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss Claudine Gay's resignation as President of Harvard University making her the shortest tenured president in the school's nearly 400-hundred-year history. Last month, Gay testified before the House Education and Workforce Committee. During one noteworthy exchange with Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY), Gay refused to say calls for the genocide of Jews is speech that is violative of the school's code of conduct. Gay also faces dozens of credible plagiarism allegations. Will this resignation have an impact on the radical leftist teaching agenda at America's oldest university? 5:25pm- The New York Times reports: “Senator Robert Menendez of New Jersey—already accused of using his political influence to benefit Egypt—was newly charged on Tuesday with using his power to help the government of Qatar.” You can read the full report from Tracey Tully, Benjamin Weiser, and Nicholas Fandos here: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/02/nyregion/robert-menendez-qatar-influence.html 5:40pm- Anna Betts of The New York Times writes: “Al Sharpton, the civil rights leader, expressed disappointment in Claudine Gay's resignation in a statement to CNN, blaming a relentless campaign against her led by the financier Bill Ackman. ‘This is an attack on every Black woman in this country who has put a crack in the glass ceiling,' Sharpton said, adding that his organization, the National Action Network, would picket outside Ackman's New York office on Thursday.” You can read more here: https://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/01/02/us/claudine-gay-harvard/404581e4-b049-5652-9b24-3bc104a53fe5?smid=url-share 5:50pm- The Pop-Tarts Bowl vs the Duke's Mayo Bowl: which college football game was weirder? 6:05pm- Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows determined that the U.S. Constitution bars Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump from appearing on the state's primary ballot—citing his involvement in riots outside the U.S. Capitol on January 6th, 2021. In her 34-page decision, Secretary Bellows accuses Trump of engaging in insurrection and, consequently, determines he is ineligible to hold office under the Fourteenth Amendment. Interestingly, despite calls from the Lieutenant Governor to “explore every legal option” to remove Trump from the ballot, California Secretary of State Shirley Weber said the former president would remain on the state's primary ballot. 6:15pm- While appearing on CNN, David Axelrod—former Senior Advisor to President Barack Obama—said “I do think it would rip the county apart if [Trump] were prevented from running because tens-of-millions of people want to vote for him.” 6:30pm- CNN legal analyst Elie Honig said that Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows barred Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump from the state's primary ballot based on “things that would never pass the bat in a normal court”—like relying on YouTube clips. 6:45pm- A new USA Today/Suffolk University poll indicates that Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump currently has greater support within the Hispanic American community than does President Joe Biden—39% to 34%. In 2020, Biden won that demographic by 33%—65% to 32%. You can read more here: https://www.mediaite.com/news/shock-poll-biden-who-won-the-hispanic-vote-by-33-points-in-2020-now-trails-trump-by-5-among-hispanics/

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 4: Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows determined that the U.S. Constitution bars Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump from appearing on the state's primary ballot—citing his involvement in riots outside the U.S. Capitol on January 6th, 2021. In her 34-page decision, Secretary Bellows accuses Trump of engaging in insurrection and, consequently, determines he is ineligible to hold office under the Fourteenth Amendment. Interestingly, despite calls from the Lieutenant Governor to “explore every legal option” to remove Trump from the ballot, California Secretary of State Shirley Weber said the former president would remain on the state's primary ballot. While appearing on CNN, David Axelrod—former Senior Advisor to President Barack Obama—said “I do think it would rip the county apart if [Trump] were prevented from running because tens-of-millions of people want to vote for him.” CNN legal analyst Elie Honig said that Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows barred Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump from the state's primary ballot based on “things that would never pass the bat in a normal court”—like relying on YouTube clips. A new USA Today/Suffolk University poll indicates that Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump currently has greater support within the Hispanic American community than does President Joe Biden—39% to 34%. In 2020, Biden won that demographic by 33%—65% to 32%. You can read more here: https://www.mediaite.com/news/shock-poll-biden-who-won-the-hispanic-vote-by-33-points-in-2020-now-trails-trump-by-5-among-hispanics/

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 1: Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows determined that the U.S. Constitution bars Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump from appearing on the state's primary ballot—citing his involvement in riots outside the U.S. Capitol on January 6th, 2021. In her 34-page decision, Secretary Bellows accuses Trump of engaging in insurrection and, consequently, determines he is ineligible to hold office under the Fourteenth Amendment. Interestingly, despite calls from the Lieutenant Governor to “explore every legal option” to remove Trump from the ballot, California Secretary of State Shirley Weber said the former president would remain on the state's primary ballot. While appearing on CNN, David Axelrod—former Senior Advisor to President Barack Obama—said “I do think it would rip the county apart if [Trump] were prevented from running because tens-of-millions of people want to vote for him.” A new USA Today/Suffolk University poll indicates that Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump currently has greater support within the Hispanic American community than does President Joe Biden—39% to 34%. In 2020, Biden won that demographic by 33%—65% to 32%. You can read more here: https://www.mediaite.com/news/shock-poll-biden-who-won-the-hispanic-vote-by-33-points-in-2020-now-trails-trump-by-5-among-hispanics/ Stefanos Chen and Jeffery C. Mays of The New York Times write: “Hundreds of migrants bound for New York City took a detour in New Jersey over the holiday weekend, in an apparent attempt to bypass a city order that seeks to limit the chaotic flow of arrivals…The surge in New Jersey arrivals appears to be an end-run around an emergency executive order last week by New York City's mayor, Eric Adams, requiring charter bus companies to provide 32 hours' advance notice of the arrival of migrants and restricting the times of day when they can be dropped off.” You can read more here: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/01/nyregion/ny-nj-migrants-buses.html According to a Fox News report, migrants who have entered the United States illegally are currently lined up in New York City to receive taxpayer-funded housing. New York City, which previously declared itself a “sanctuary city,” guarantees free housing to migrants.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 2: Claudine Gay has resigned as President of Harvard University—making her the shortest tenured president in the school's nearly 400-hundred-year history. Last month, Gay testified before the House Education and Workforce Committee. During one noteworthy exchange with Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY), Gay refused to say calls for the genocide of Jews is speech that is violative of the school's code of conduct. Gay also faces dozens of credible plagiarism allegations. In a recently surfaced video, former Director of the National Institutes of Health Dr. Francis Collins conceded that the federal government made mistakes with its public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic. He explains, “if you're a public health person…you attach zero value to whether this actually totally disrupts people's lives, ruins the economy.” In November of 2021, Dr. Collins, who is now serving as an advisor to President Joe Biden, infamously performed “Somewhere Past the Pandemic”—an original song to the tune of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.” Rich, Matt, and Henry will find any excuse to play it. On Monday, Rich appeared on Fox News to preview the 2024 presidential election. The clip went viral on social media, but Matt didn't include it on today's cut sheet! Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows determined that the U.S. Constitution bars Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump from appearing on the state's primary ballot—citing his involvement in riots outside the U.S. Capitol on January 6th, 2021. In her 34-page decision, Secretary Bellows accuses Trump of engaging in insurrection and, consequently, determines he is ineligible to hold office under the Fourteenth Amendment. Interestingly, despite calls from the Lieutenant Governor to “explore every legal option” to remove Trump from the ballot, California Secretary of State Shirley Weber said the former president would remain on the state's primary ballot.

Now that Kevin McCarthy is not running for Congress again in the Central Valley, there is a mad scramble to succeed him. And the Secretary of State has extended the deadline for candidates to file. This affects the race for Anna Eshoo's seat as well, which we've been focusing on a lot here because so many people are tossing their hats in the ring in a very compressed amount of time. Last Friday was the deadline to file to be a candidate for office in California, to be on the ballot for the March primary. But the law allows for an extension in races where there is no incumbent seeking re-election. So Secretary of State Shirley Weber has invoked that provision and granted five extra days to file, moving the deadline to December 13th for anyone who wants to run for Congress or the state legislature in one of those districts. This actually applies in seven different Congressional districts in California, including those represented right now by Barbara Lee in Oakland, Anna Eshoo in Silicon Valley, former Speaker McCarthy's district around Bakersfield and Fresno, as well as Adam Schiff's district in Los Angeles. They are all not seeking re-election. The extension also covers quite a few State Senate and Assembly districts. For more on this, KCBS Radio's political reporter Doug Sovern discussed with KCBS Anchor, Patti Reising

What drew a career educator, on the verge of retirement, into state politics? Creating Citizens, The Commonwealth Club's education initiative, has invited California Secretary of State Shirley Weber to talk with high school students about why their voice matters and how to become civically engaged at a young age. After 40 years as a professor at San Diego State University, Shirley Weber was appointed by California Governor Gavin Newsom to become California's 31st secretary of state. Secretary Weber is California's first Black secretary of state and only the fifth African American to serve as a state constitutional officer in California's 170-year history. Secretary Weber, in conversation with KQED's Annelise Finney, will discuss the duties and responsibilities of a secretary of state, the importance of voting, and the importance of civil discourse. She will also explore the power that young people have in the democratic process—wether they realize it or not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

California Secretary of State updates the statewide ballot count. Shasta County Registrar of Voters Cathy Darling Allen. The Beatles Guitar Project's upcoming performance.  California Secretary of State Shirley Weber

Today Mariah is back from vacation and helps break down the jaw dropping revelations of this past week, and breaks some very big news about our show as well. Then, joining us to talk about her work as a lifelong advocate and activist for voting rights, and civil rights icon in her own right, is CA Secretary of State, Dr. Shirley Weber. How We Win Fund: www.swingleft.org/fundraise/howwewin Check your Voter Registration at: www.vote.org Follow us on Twitter: @BluesBoySteve  @Mariah_Craven  @HowWeWinPod www.howwewinpod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, California Secretary of State Shirley Weber talks with a student and alumnus from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about her career in public service. About Shirley Weber: Shirley Nash Weber, Ph.D. was nominated to serve as California Secretary of State by Governor Gavin Newsom on December 22, 2020, and sworn into office on January 29, 2021. She is California's first Black Secretary of State and only the fifth African American to serve as a state constitutional officer in California's 170-year history. Learn more about Shirley Weber via https://www.sos.ca.gov/administration/about Podcast Highlights: “I didn't see politics as the only way to make a difference.” - Shirley Weber on the topic of making a difference in our communities. “I never felt I had to force myself to be the leader. I believe very strongly that the best people in organizations are great followers.” - Shirley Weber on the topic of leadership. “Never wait for the big moment. Do it now.” - Shirley Weber on the topic of getting involved and making a difference. Guest: Shirley Weber (California Secretary of State) Interviewers: Kevin Karami (UCR Public Policy Major, Dean's Chief Ambassador) Maddie Bunting (UCR Public Policy Alumnus) Music by: C Codaine https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Xylo-Ziko/Minimal_1625 https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Xylo-Ziko/Phase Commercial Links: https://spp.ucr.edu/ba-mpp https://spp.ucr.edu/mpp This is a production of the UCR School of Public Policy: https://spp.ucr.edu/ Subscribe to this podcast so you don't miss an episode. Learn more about the series and other episodes via https://spp.ucr.edu/podcast.

California Secretary of State Shirley Weber is running for re-election. The secretary of state oversees voting in California and all of its counties, and keeps campaign finance and business records for the state.

We are revisiting Insight's best conversations. California Secretary of State Shirley Weber reflects on her first year as the first African American to hold the position in state history. Yosemite Park ranger receives national coveted award. Today's Guests California Secretary of State, Dr. Shirley Weber, discusses her first year in office as the first African American secretary of state in California history.  Yosemite Park Ranger Shelton Johnson joins us to discuss being awarded the 2022 American Park Experience Award, a national award honoring his extraordinary effort to enhance appreciation of our national parks and advocating for more diversity in the park system. 

Direct democracy is supposed to be a people's process, allowing everyday citizens to enact their own ideas for laws or constitutional amendments. But does California's system live up to that promise? Qualifying a measure for the ballot costs so many millions of dollars that only the richest people and interests can bring their proposals forward. Elected and appointed officials have considerable sway over the process, and routinely use it for their own aims. And voters have little information, and few opportunities to deliberate, as they make decisions about complicated proposals that, once approved, are very difficult to fix or change. How should recall and ballot initiatives change, and what reforms does the state seem likely to enact? California Secretary of State Shirley Weber, Public Policy Institute of California president Mark Baldassare, and Initiative & Referendum Institute president John Matsusaka, author of Let the People Rule, visit Zócalo to explore what it would take to bring more democracy into California's direct democracy. This event was streamed live from Los Angeles, CA on May 11, 2022 and was moderated by Nathan Gardels, Editor-in-Chief of Noēma Magazine and Co-founder of Berggruen Institute. Read more about our panelists here: https://zps.la/3cjL6OA For a full report on the live discussion, check out the Takeaway: https://zps.la/3PlXl1p Visit https://www.zocalopublicsquare.org/ to read our articles and learn about upcoming events. Twitter: https://twitter.com/thepublicsquare Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepublicsquare/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zocalopublicsquare LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/z-calo-public-square

Scott and Marisa discuss the results from this week's special election for state Assembly in San Francisco, and preview the path ahead for Gov. Gavin Newsom's CARE Court and gas tax relief proposals. Then, Secretary of State Shirley Weber joins to discuss threats to democracy and election workers, changes to voting through the Voter's Choice Act, the proliferation of special elections in the state and her work on reparations in California. From 2020: Dr. Shirley Weber on Her Family's Journey to California and the Teachers Who Paved Her Path

Today on the show we have another new face in Sacramento: Dr. Akilah Weber of the 79th Assembly District, which covers much of east San Diego and its suburbs. Dr. Weber is the daughter of California Secretary of State Shirley Weber but did not have politics as a career goal instead, she became an OBGYN until a hometown civil rights issue inspired her to run for city council. And when Governor Newsom appointed her mother Secretary of State she decide the next step was the assembly where she is focusing on vaccines, restorative justice, and more!    SacTown Talks is a podcast about California politics, policy and culture. We feature interviews with California political leaders, and analysis by experts and insiders focusing on the Capitol. Like, share, and subscribe to learn more!

California Secretary of State Shirley Weber authored legislation creating the first-in-the-nation task force to study and recommend reparations. She's now made it clear who should be eligible. Meanwhile, the two Tijuana journalists murdered this month had sought help from Baja California's journalist protection program. The help never came. Plus, Digital Gym Cinema makes its comeback as a satellite screen for the Sundance Film Festival.

California's oral history archives is a treasure trove of first person accounts by politicians, staffers and others who've kept our state government running. Now, thanks to Secretary of State Shirley Weber's office, those archives are more accessible to the public than ever. We'll hear about her plans for new oral histories focused on tribal and Latino leaders, Black history and the LGBTQ community.

On this episode of WTF California Podcast. we talk about how Secretary of State Shirley Weber invented a “print-your-own ballot from home” program just in time for the September 14th recall election of Gov. Gavin Newsom. We then talk about the game of telephone and how if its not your story to tell, don't tell it. Latest report shows there are more jobs available than those applying. Lots of violence over the weekend and some Olympic ratings talk. Note - per Friday's show, be sure to get your public comments into to the Antioch City Council for the closed session item regarding police promotions. Click here to submit online or email cityclerk@ci.antioch.ca.us. Articles Referenced in the Show California Secretary of State Devises ‘Print-Your-Own Ballot From Home' Program There are about 1 million more job openings than people looking for work COVID: San Francisco Bay Area Restaurants Temporarily Close Due to Breakthrough Cases Among Staff Some businesses find themselves in violation of outdoor dining regulations Chicago shooting leaves 1 police officer dead, another wounded; 3 suspects nabbed: reports Officer in critical condition, suspect dead in shooting outside La Habra police station San Bernardino police shoot armed 13-year-old who falsely claimed he had killed 3 people: Officials Two people shot at Sunnyvale house party involving Airbnb home Brazen Daylight Oakland Chinatown Street Attack, Shooting Caught on Camera 1 dead, 3 injured in shooting sparked by family dispute in Huntington Beach Man fatally shot by security guard after attack near Hemet restaurant COVID-19 pandemic set off deadly uptick in speeding that hasn't slowed, data shows LA councilman introduces motion to speed up rental assistance payment process “We didn't expect a monster like this”: Dixie Fire grows to become largest single wildfire in California history For couples, sleeping apart actually could have health benefits Olympics TV ratings plummet by 49% compared to 2016 games amid 'woke' protests and pandemic lockdowns America's 'most successful squatter', 52, who has lived in Long Island home without paying mortgage for 20 years claims he has COVID and tries to delay eviction AGAIN ‘$1,806 GONE!' Watch out for this last minute summer trip scam

When people hear the term voter suppression, they are likely to think of efforts led by Republicans in Georgia and other states to impose strict voter ID requirements on all who wish to take part in the political process. But in California, recent actions by Secretary of State Shirley Weber have given new meaning to voter suppression. To put it more precisely, Weber may have severely limited the choices that voters have by excluding candidate Larry Elder from the ballot in the recall election scheduled for September14.As detailed in a report by Katy Grimes in California Globe on July 20, Weber has attempted to kick Elder off the ballot on the grounds that redactions on the tax returns released by Elder went beyond what a candidate may legally redact. Elder has sued to remain on the ballot. UPDATE: As reported by California Globe, on Wednesday evening, Judge Laurie M. Earl ruled in Elder's favor. “I don't find Mr. Elder was required to file a tax return at all,” she wrote, and ordered the Secretary of State to qualify Larry Elder as a candidate and put his name on the ballot.Once one of the most powerful men in the history of entertainment, Harvey Weinstein's penal ordeal hit a new low on Tuesday as the convicted rapist underwent extradition from New York State to California, where he faces charges of having sexually assaulted five women between 2004 and 2013. Oddly, even in this age of cancel culture, there appears to be no backlash in the offing against the celebration, enjoyment, and iconic status of the films that Weinstein produced before his ignominious fall.In fact, Pulp Fiction remains such a popular and iconic film that there is even buzz about the possibility of Quentin Tarantino working on a prequel. A piece by Joe Gillis on the Screenrant.com website explores how Tarantino might go about telling the story of the two “Vega brothers,” namely John Travolta's Vince Vega from Pulp Fiction and Michael Madsen's Vic Vega from Reservoir Dogs.For many sci-fi and horror fans, one piece of big news this month has been the announcement that Noah Hawley, known for his work on the Fargo TV series, has signed on to be the showrunner behind the adaptation of another iconic, legendary film for the medium of TV. Hawley has reportedly written scripts for early episodes of an Alien series that will air on FX some time in 2022. According to reports in Esquire, the Guardian, and other sources, Hawley plans to emphasize a specific theme of the 1979 film and make it the thrust of the new series, namely the tension between blue-collar protagonists and the corporate masters whose interest in harnessing the Xenomorph species for aggressive military and cynical profit-based ends led to calamity in the Alien movies and thwarted characters' efforts to destroy the dangerous aliens when they had a chance.

Governor Newsom has signed legislation to expedite a vote by ending the legislature's financial review period. That shaves time off the process and likely sets up a September vote. Republicans are calling the move everything from political to corrupt. Is it legal? Is it fair? Lou talks with State Assemblyman Vince Fong about the recall. And why is Newsom suing his newly hired Secretary of State Shirley Weber?

California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom will face a recall election, marking just the second time in state history that a special election will be held to recall a sitting governor. State officials confirmed Wednesday that a recall election will proceed after just 43 people withdrew their signatures from petitions to recall the governor during a 30-day window required by state law. As a result, California's Department of Finance will now begin estimating the costs of the recall -- including costs of holding it as a special election or as part of the next regularly scheduled election -- which will then be submitted to the governor, the lieutenant governor, the secretary of state and the chairperson of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee by August 5, according to a letter outlining the process from California Secretary of State Shirley Weber. A spokesperson for California's Department of Finance previously told CNN the recall would cost about $215.2 million. A date has not yet been set.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Some lawmakers are calling for more accountability from Governor Gavin Newsom. This after an investigation from CapRadio and NPR's California Newsroom found that Newsom has overstated the wildfire prevention work completed during his time in office.  Reporter: Scott Rodd, CapRadio Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti has placed his longtime chief of staff on leave over disparaging remarks she made online. This comes as a former advisor to Garcetti is facing a sexual harrassment lawsuit brought by a former member of the mayor's security detail. Guest: Libby Denkmann, KPCC California Secretary of State Shirley Weber has confirmed that there are officially enough signatures to place a recall of Governor Gavin Newsom on the ballot. Only 43 signatures were withdrawn from the recall petition, over the six week period when voters were allowed to change their mind. Reporter: Scott Shafer, KQED The effort to reunite migrant families torn apart by the Trump administration's immigration crackdown continues. But even as families are reunited, immigration advocates would like to see more changes from the Biden administration. Reporter: Michelle Wiley, KQED

It's just been learned that the effort to recall Governor Newsom has enough signatures to qualify for the ballot. Secretary of State Shirley Weber's office reported the news on Monday. Meanwhile, in recent days, we've seen a number of announcements by Republicans and conservatives seeking statewide office. Last week, Caitlyn Jenner jumped into the fray, while today, Sacramento County District Attorney Anne Marie Schubert announced a challenge to newly sworn-in Attorney General, Rob Bonta. However, statewide office has become elusive for Republicans in recent years. So, are these candidates trying anything new? To discuss further, KCBS Radio news anchors, Jeff Bell and Patti Reising, and KCBS Radio reporter, Mike DeWald, were joined by Dr. Mike Murphy, he's Co-Director of the USC Center for the Political Future and co-host of the Hacks On Tap podcast with David Axelrod. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Akilah Weber is poised to clinch the 79th Assembly District seat vacated by her mother, Secretary of State Shirley Weber, and become the newest state legislator. We're going to conduct a postmortem on this special election (the rules of which we learned in real time) and how some nasty politics shook out leading up the vote. Plus: Next week marks the start of what will totally catch on as “The Great Reopening.” June 15 is gonna be a big deal. And Measure C is back. Join the spring campaign today! Donate a tax-deductible gift at: vosd.org/spring2021 If you write a note to us when you give, we'll thank you on next week's show. Every gift and every donor means a lot to us. Follow our stories all week long: vosd.org/newsletters See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.