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Sixteen migrants were flown on a private jet from New Mexico to Sacramento on last week, many of them carrying documents indicating that their transportation had been arranged by the state of Florida, said California Attorney General Rob Bonta (D-California). The documents reflected that the travel was organized by the Florida Division of Emergency Management which, according to Bonta, was part of the state’s program to move migrants out of Texas and into other states. The contractor of the flight appeared to be Vertol Systems Co., which flew Venezuelan asylum seekers from San Antonio to Marth...
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California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom didn’t explicitly support a recommendation by the California Reparations Task Force for cash payments for black residents when asked. A spokesperson for the governor clarified the Democrat is “not backing away” from the payments. In his original statement, Newsom said that American reconciliation with the evils of slavery “is about much more than cash payments.” The statement generated headlines from conservative organizations celebrating Newsom’s supposed failure to agree to the payments. “This has been an important process, and we should continue to wo...
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) withdrew a $54 million contract with Walgreens, saying the state will no longer work with the pharmaceutical company. Newsom told government agencies he would not renew a contract with the pharmacy chain, set to end on April 30, because Walgreens decided not to sell the abortion pill mifepristone in states where abortion is now illegal. The governor said he wants to motivate companies to provide the drug in states where abortion procedures are unlawful. “California will not stand by as corporations cave to extremists and cut off critical access to reproductive ...
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Vice President Kamala Harris attended a memorial service in honor of the victims of the January 21 mass shooting in Monterey Park, California. Eleven people were killed and nine remain injured. The massacre took place at Monterey Park’s Star Ballroom Dance Studio and was allegedly perpetrated by gunman Huu Can Tran, a seventy-two year old man who had given free dance lessons to visitors in the past. While Harris, a former California senator, mentioned her state’s leadership on the issue of gun safety, she stressed that gun violence is a nationwide epidemic and that Congress “must act” to add...
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Los Angeles City Council president Nury Martinez (D) is stepping down after an audio clip that caught her making racist remarks was leaked. “In a moment of intense frustration and anger, I let the situation get the best of me and I hold myself accountable for these comments. For that I am sorry,” Martinez said in a statement. “I take responsibility for what I said and there are no excuses for those comments. I’m so sorry. I sincerely apologize to the people I hurt with my words.” The recording of a conversation discussing redistricting took place in October 2021. Martinez was joined by council...
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California environmental board has voted to ban the sales of gas-powered cars after 2035, setting a possible standard for other states contemplating the mitigation of global warming. “CA continues to lead the way,” wrote California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Twitter. He added in a statement: “It’s ambitious, it’s innovative, it’s the action we must take if we’re serious about leaving this planet better off for future generations, California will continue to lead the revolution towards our zero-emission transportation future.” The state continues to pioneer efforts in emission reduction. In the e...
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed an anti-pollution bill that aims to reduce single-use plastics by 25% in the next ten years, along with several other changes. The legislation expands California’s restrictions on the plastic known as polystyrene. The bill requires a 25% recycling rate, or the Californian government will ban the plastics entirely. Currently, plastic is only recycled at a 6% rate. Environmental advocates praised the legislation, saying it was a massive step forward for the anti-pollution effort. “Let me first say this is a really big deal,” Christy Leavitt, the Plastics C...
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In a new inflation-relief package by the state of California, over half of its citizens are to receive up to $1,500 in financial aid. The move is estimated to cost $17 million and will be given to all eligible Californians. Around 23 million people will receive the checks. For single Californians, the highest available check will be $350 for those earning less than $75,000 a year. And joint tax filers will receive up to $700 for those earning less than $150,000 a year. Those who have one or more dependents can receive an additional bonus check ranging from $350, $250 and $200. For joint filers...
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Rep. Karen Bass (D-California) and real estate developer Rick Caruso (D) will vie for term-limited Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti‘s (D) seat in a runoff in November. Caruso garnered 41% of the vote and Bass brought in 38% when the primary was called on Tuesday night. Kevin de Leóncame in at a distant third with seven percent. Candidates needed 50% to avoid a runoff. The real estate developer, a Republican turned Democrat, joined the race late to challenge Bass who was considered a heavy favorite to succeed Garcetti. His campaign was centered around being tough on crime, which has become incre...
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San Francisco’s progressive district attorney Chesa Boudin lost in the city’s recall election according to the vote count on Tuesday night. Sixty percent of voters favored removing him. Boudin, a former public defender, was elected on his pledge to reduce racism in the justice system and hold police more accountable. Public perception began to decline as crime began to spike and constituents began to notice defendants getting out of jail time in favor of alternative programs and lesser charges. He garnered further disapproval as Asian hate crimes rose in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic. Som...
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