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Elon Musk now says mail-in ballots are "insane," but that's how he voted in California
Earlier this year, Elon Musk slammed voting by mail, calling it “insane” and falsely suggesting it is linked to widespread election fraud. However, Musk's own voting record, obtained by NBC News, shows that the tech tycoon voted twice by mail prior to moving out of California in 2020.
Six Flags introduces new All Park Passport for California parks including Magic Mountain
North America’s largest amusement park operator, Six Flags, just introduced a new pass to its California Parks starting in 2025. Knott's Berry Farm and California's Great America joined the Six Flags family, which includes Six Flags Magic Mountain, on July 1 when legacy Six Flags merged with Cedar Fair. “It’s clear that our guests...
Candidate Q&A: Greg Wallis and Christy Holstege Vie a Second Time to Represent Assembly District 47
In 2022, Greg Wallis became the assemblymember in California’s Assembly District 47, which includes most of the Coachella Valley west of Indio and Coachella, along with much of the rest of Riverside County to the west, and some areas of San Bernardino County. He won the seat over Palm Springs City Councilmember Christy Holstege by just 85 votes—out of a total of 169,419 votes cast.
RNC chair calls out Trump’s election claims: "The president can tell stories"
Republican National Committee co-chair and 2020 election denier, Michael Whatley, pushed back on Donald Trump’s suggestion that he could have won California if Jesus himself had counted ballots. “If Jesus Christ came down and was the vote counter, I would win California, OK?” Trump told Dr. Phil in a...
Trump’s IVF promise echoes plan from deep-blue California
Former President Donald Trump’s latest pledge to support in vitro fertilization treatments mirrors a recent proposal from California, the Democratic stronghold he’s complained is “ruined.” Trump promised this week that the government or health insurance companies would fully fund IVF healthcare if he wins a second term. His vow came the same day California Democrats […]
Governor Newsom, state and federal leaders celebrate launch of California’s first-in-the-nation hydrogen hub
What you need to know: California is the first state to officially launch one of the country’s seven hydrogen hubs – the next chapter of California’s climate leadership and a key part of the Governor’s build more, faster agenda deploying clean infrastructure and good jobs across the state.
California Is a Right-Wing Punching Bag. Its Politicians Are Ready to Punch Back
After years of being bashed in conservative media and politics, California politicians are on the offensive this election cycle — and relishing the opportunity to talk up the Golden State as one of their own runs for president. They may have to do so without the candidate’s help, however:...
California foster families at risk as 'critical' non-profit agencies face crisis
All too often, there are reports on children in the foster care system are abused, or worse. But there are success stories as well, many of them thanks to non-profit agencies that find good homes for kids.But those agencies are facing a crisis that could force them to shut down.There are nearly 45,000 children in the California foster care system, the vast majority have been separated from their parents due to neglect or abuse. Roughly 9,700 of those kids are placed in resource family homes supported by nonprofit foster family agencies (FFAs) like Five Acres in Altadena."FFAs are a critical...
Coffee Pot Fire: most growth in 24 hours, containment growing
TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The Coffee Pot Fire experienced its largest amount of growth in a 24-hour period since it first ignited on Aug. 3, but containment is finally going up. The Coffee Pot Fire has grown by 1,311 acres since Thursday and as of Friday morning is 6,994 acres, per the California Interagency Incident […]
Trump echo: California Republicans propose no tax on tips, Democrats vote no
(The Center Square) - In a mirror of national politics, California Republicans followed former President Donald Trump’s lead by proposing to end taxes on tips. While Vice President Kamala Harris, who formerly represented California in the U.S. Senate, embraced the measure, California Democrats said no, shooting down the proposed amendment in the California Senate. “Even Trump and Harris both say we should eliminate the ‘tip tax,’” said the California Senate Republican Caucus in a statement. ...
Helping Paws: Many shepherds and heelers
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Lake County Animal Care and Control have many young shepherds, cattle dogs and terrier mixes waiting for homes. The dogs available for adoption this week include mixes of Australian cattle dog, Australian shepherd, border collie, German shepherd, Labrador Retriever, pit bull terrier, Rottweiler and Yorkshire terrier.
Hill Fire | CA | August 31, 2024
The HILL FIRE ignited from an unknown cause just before 1700 hours this evening, which prompted a Level 3 evacuation order(s) for LAK-E069 and LAK-EO76. The brush fire was said to be less than five acres in size and burning trees and brush, and setting one structure ablaze. This is located in a very densely populated neighborhood with lots of structures and dotted treelines.
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