In the wake of the sudden passing of longtime Republican Congressman Doug LaMalfa earlier this month, California's 1st Congressional District finds itself at the center of a complex electoral saga. Governor Gavin Newsom's administration issued a proclamation on January 16, 2026, calling for a special election to fill the vacancy in the U.S. House of Representatives. This move, mandated by state law, sets the stage for a high-stakes contest that could reshape the district's re

In a move that has ignited bipartisan outrage and fueled accusations of concealing waste, California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed Assembly Bill 2903 on September 25, 2024. The bill was a piece of legislation that promised to shine a much-needed light on the state's staggering $24 billion expenditure on homelessness programs. This bipartisan bill, which sailed through the State Assembly with a unanimous 72-0 vote and the Senate with an equally decisive 40-0,

As of early 2026, the fallout from AB5 is accelerating, with national carriers pulling back, California's economy reeling, and new related legislation adding layers of complexity. Recent reports, including viral YouTube analyses from January 2026, highlight Governor Newsom's response to the crisis, amid claims of 70,000 truckers exiting the state and a wave of trucking bankruptcies tied to AB5 enforcement.

Governor Gavin Newsom's final State of the State address, delivered on January 8, 2026, painted an optimistic portrait of California's progress, however, critics, including Republican leaders and independent analysts, argue that the speech glossed over persistent crises like skyrocketing living costs, business exodus, and policy failures.

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

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.

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.

Courtesy of Che Ahn for Governor 2026 Redding, CA – Ché Ahn, Republican candidate for Governor of California, will attend a meet-and-greet event in Redding on Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Donaldson Fine Art Center , located at 1232 Center Street in downtown Redding. As a champion for faith, family, and bold reforms, Ché Ahn is committed to addressing the pressing issues facing Californians, including the protection of the family, election inte

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Sacramento, CA – November 5, 2025 – Unofficial results from the Secretary of State show Proposition 50 maintaining strong momentum, with 64% of voters (5,154,529) supporting the measure and 36% (2,927,923) opposed. Certification is still 37 days away on December 12, 2025, leaving room for shifts as remaining ballots are processed. If passed, Prop. 50 would strip the independent, bipartisan California Citizens Redistricting Commission of its authority to draw congressional ma

Controversy Surrounds AB495 as some believe it protects immigrant children when their parent or guardian is not available to care for them, while others worry that this opens the door to human traffickers. Governor Newsom signed the bill into law on October 12th and many people have expressed outrage at the lack of checks and balances for the protection of minor children. The law also directs schools to not cooperate with law enforcement requests unless they receive a court

Steve Hilton is running for Governor of California and made a passionate speech to the crowd at the Win-River Casino breakfast event on September 13th.