A billionaire with a finance background is shaking up California’s governor race, winning support from a group that typically opposes big money in politics. The Democratic Socialists of America, known for fighting wealth inequality, endorsed a former Goldman Sachs worker who built a fortune through
The upcoming election in California feels like a breath of fresh air for voters tired of high prices, soaring housing costs and political fatigue. While the state grapples with rising gas and living expenses, the gubernatorial race has finally stepped out of its dull routine. Unlike past contests
Gerald Boursiquot isn’t your typical politician. At 58, the New York native turned Fallbrook resident is running for California’s 75th Assembly District, covering areas like Poway and Santee. His background as a computer science professor and Lyft driver gives him a unique perspective on the challen
Gas prices in California shot up by over a dollar since the Iran conflict began, squeezing family budgets. Instead of focusing on solutions that could ease the pain at the pump, the oil industry is pushing for more drilling permits, tax breaks, and cuts to environmental programs. Their argument is s
A debate held at Pomona College drew eight hopefuls for California’s governor seat. The event was watched by students just before the state begins mailing ballots for its June primary. The race is tight, with five contenders hovering near each other in the polls. A televised showdown was seen as a c
California is testing a new idea that might backfire. The state now has a “billionaire tax” on the ballot, pushed by union leaders who argue it will help fund public services. But the plan has already started a quiet exodus—not of the poor, but of some of the state’s wealthiest residents. Many had s
California’s top lawyer has sent a clear warning to every public school in the state. Rob Bonta, the Attorney General, used a recent legal notice to remind districts that sexual harassment and assault among students are not just bad behavior—they are illegal. The message is simple: schools must act
Three high-stakes debates are coming to California screens this month, giving voters their last real look at the people competing to lead the state. The first showdown kicks off April 22 in San Francisco, with six candidates facing off in front of cameras for the first time since February. This isn’
When the pandemic turned classrooms into screens, many parents hurried to find alternatives that didn’t leave their children staring at a laptop all day. One family in Southern California decided to take learning into their own hands. They blended homeschooling with small-group teaching, focusing on
Steve Hilton, a Republican candidate for governor of California, appeared on Newsmax TV’s “Saturday Report” to voice his frustration with the state’s current political climate. He said that voters are tired of the same party ruling for too long and want fresh ideas. Hilton used the recent controver
