In an era when California taxpayers are asked to shoulder some of the highest burdens in the nation while often left in the dark about where their hard-earned dollars actually go, one candidate is doing more than talking about accountability—he’s building the tools to deliver it. Herb Morgan, the Republican candidate for California State Controller, has launched California Radical Transparency (CRT 2.0), a powerful, citizen-focused web platform that transforms complex state s

In March 2026, California has become ground zero for a bold new wave of citizen journalism. Independent reporters, armed with hidden cameras, public records, and street-level grit, are exposing what they call rampant waste, abuse, and outright fraud in taxpayer-funded programs.

The Shasta County Republican Central Committee (Shasta GOP) hosted a candidate reception at the Gaia Hotel last Friday evening, February 27, 2026. There were several hundred people in attendance and the atmosphere was electric. Three candidates and a surprise guest speaker each brought amazing clarity and revelations to issues that all Californians are facing.

Tensions in the Middle East escalated dramatically on February 28, 2026, as the United States and Israel launched a joint military attack on Iran, targeting its leadership including strikes near Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's residence in Tehran, prompting President Trump to describe the operation as "massive and ongoing" and urge Iranians to overthrow their government. Iran retaliated with missile barrages against Israel and U.S. military bases in the Gulf.

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.

California's non-partisan auditor identifies fraudulent payments reaching $11.1 billion across multiple audits.