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Congressmnan Doug LaMalfa Dies Suddenly
News reports indicte that A 911 call was placed from Congressman LaMalfa's residence at approximately 6:50 p.m. on Monday, January 5, 2026, reporting a medical emergency. Emergency personnel responded immediately and transported LaMalfa to Enloe Health in Chico, where he was taken into emergency surgery. He sadly died during the surgical procedure at 3:20 a.m. on January 6, 2026

Rex Ballard
15 hours ago5 min read


Exposing Gavin Newsom's Mansion Empire
Newsom has acquired multiple multimillion-dollar properties, often through opaque LLCs and family-linked entities. Critics, including federal investigators, whistleblowers, and investigative journalists, allege these purchases are fueled not just by his pre-political business success but by a web of corruption involving misused taxpayer dollars, donor favors, and money laundering schemes.

Rex Ballard
1 day ago14 min read


Latest News Digest – January 5, 2026
On January 3, 2026, U.S. forces conducted a large-scale strike in Caracas, Venezuela, capturing President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores in a dramatic operation tied to narcoterrorism charges; President Trump announced the U.S. would "run" or exert control over Venezuela temporarily, sparking global condemnation from China, Cuba (which mourned 32 killed Cuban fighters), and others, while triggering protests...

Elisa Ballard
1 day ago4 min read


Gavin Newsom's Political Legacy in California
Gavin Newsom, California's Governor since January 2019 (following Lieutenant Governor 2011–2019 and San Francisco Mayor 2004–2011), has built his California political career atop a mountain of ambitious progressive policies. With his California career coming to an end its important to examine his legacy.

Rex Ballard
2 days ago19 min read


California AG Rob Bonta is Prioritizing Undocumented Immigrants Over Taxpayer Burdens
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has emerged as one of the nation's most aggressive defenders of undocumented immigrants, using the power of his office—and millions in taxpayer dollars—to shield non-citizens from federal enforcement while ensuring their access to state and federal benefits funded largely by California residents.
Since taking office in 2021 and winning election in 2022, Bonta has filed dozens of lawsuits against the federal government, with a sharp escal

Elisa Ballard
2 days ago5 min read


California Closing Fifth Prision
California's criminal justice system has been ravaged by a decade of radical progressive reforms that prioritized leniency over public safety, leading to surging crime, strained resources, and a deliberate reduction in incarceration. Four prisons closed to date and a fifth is scheduled

Rex Ballard
3 days ago5 min read


Open Carry in California?
In a pivotal ruling that underscores the inviolability of the Second Amendment, a federal appeals court has declared California's broad prohibition on openly carrying firearms unconstitutional.

Rex Ballard
4 days ago5 min read


PG&E Under Fire
In a state already grappling with soaring living costs and climate-driven disasters, Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E)—California's largest utility, serving over 16 million residents—has come under intense scrutiny for what critics describe as predatory pricing tactics reminiscent of the Gilded Age's Robber Barons.Since 2020, PG&E's residential rates have surged by an estimated 60% on average (ranging from 50-70% across customer classes)

Rex Ballard
4 days ago5 min read


Another Company Heads to Texas
Leprino's exit fits a troubling pattern of businesses fleeing California, where high taxes, burdensome regulations, and utility costs make sustainability challenging—even for established giants. While Leprino retains other non-manufacturing operations in the state, this closure signals a stark choice many businesses are facing: adapt to mounting pressures or relocate for survival.

Rex Ballard
4 days ago4 min read


The California Exodus Continues
As of January 2026, the Anheuser-Busch brewery in Fairfield, California—a community landmark since 1976—is preparing for its imminent closure, scheduled between February 9–22. The decision by the global brewing giant to shut down the facility has stunned locals, particularly coming just 18 months after a $7 million upgrade.

Rex Ballard
5 days ago4 min read


California Wants Your Property
As California baby boomers enter their retirement and end-of-life years, a seismic shift is underway in the state's real estate landscape. Proposition 19, passed in 2020 and effective for intergenerational transfers since Feb 16, 2021, has dramatically restricted the ability of families to pass down homes without massive property tax hikes. What was once a generous exclusion allowing parents to transfer low property tax bases to children—preserving family legacies for generat

Rex Ballard
6 days ago7 min read


California Wealth Tax - the Final Nail...
Efforts to impose a wealth tax in California have repeatedly faltered in the state Legislature, where progressive proposals aimed at tapping the fortunes of the ultra-rich have died without reaching a full vote amid opposition from business groups, moderate Democrats, and even Gov. Gavin Newsom. Now unions will begin to collect ballot signatures to bypass the legislature and take it to the voters.

Rex Ballard
7 days ago4 min read


California's Largest Export - Jobs!
As of December 27, 2025, critics continue to describe jobs as California's "largest export," a stark commentary on the state's ongoing loss of employment opportunities. This trend is fueled by corporate headquarters relocations, refinery and manufacturing plant closures, policy-driven layoffs, and a steady out-migration of residents seeking better prospects elsewhere. California employers have announced 173,022 job cuts from January to November 2025 alone

Rex Ballard
Dec 28, 202515 min read


Bill Essayli's Battle Against California's $76 Billion Scandal
In the heart of California's escalating fiscal and social crises, Acting U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli stands as a formidable force, determined to unravel what he calls a "criminal enterprise" of fraud, waste, and corruption under Governor Gavin Newsom's administration.

Rex Ballard
Dec 27, 20255 min read


California Auditor Reports Massive Fraud Numbers
California's non-partisan auditor identifies fraudulent payments reaching $11.1 billion across multiple audits.

Rex Ballard
Dec 25, 20257 min read


Deadly Flash Floods Strike Redding
A powerful atmospheric river unleashed torrential rains on Northern California overnight from December 21 to 22, 2025, triggering severe flash flooding in Shasta County that claimed at least one life and prompted multiple water rescues in the Redding area. The deluge, which dumped 3 to 6 inches of rain in just hours, submerged roads, stranded vehicles, and knocked out power for thousands, turning everyday streets into hazardous waterways.

Rex Ballard
Dec 22, 20253 min read


The $32 Billion Betrayal
During the COVID-19 pandemic, while millions of Californians struggled to make ends meet, a staggering $32 billion vanished into the pockets of fraudsters—courtesy of systemic failures orchestrated by the state's own government. This wasn't just negligence; it was a perfect storm of ignored warnings, reckless policies, and insider complicity that turned California's Employment Development Department (EDD) into a criminal's playground

Rex Ballard
Dec 21, 20256 min read


Feds Intervene in Potter Valley Dam Removal
Although there were many speaking out Chris Coulombe, a Republican congressional candidate, veteran, and Sonoma County business owner, stood at the forefront. Coulombe transformed his campaign into a megaphone for the cause, attending town halls, penning op-eds, and leveraging social media to amplify the message that dam removal wasn't just environmental progress—it was a direct assault on rural livelihoods.

Rex Ballard
Dec 20, 20254 min read


City of Weed - Lumber Mill Closes
While headlines about the December 3, 2025, closure of Roseburg Forest Products' veneer plant in Weed, California, focus on the sudden loss of 140 jobs and the town's economic gut-punch, a less-told story lurks beneath the surface. A story woven from flames, racial history, and lingering legal battles.

Rex Ballard
Dec 19, 20253 min read


Federal Court Weighs Fate of California's Prop 50 Redistricting Maps
As the clock ticks toward the 2026 midterm elections, a high-stakes federal lawsuit challenging California's newly approved congressional redistricting maps under Proposition 50 has wrapped up its expedited hearing, leaving the state's political landscape hanging in the balance.

Rex Ballard
Dec 18, 20254 min read
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