An advisory ballot has been approved in San Bernardino County clearing the way for officials to study secession from California. The measure was put on the ballot in July after developer Jeff Burum made a pitch that the county look into becoming its own state. San Bernardino County is home to 2.2 million people and Read More…
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Governor Gavin Newsom Calls for New Fuel Tax and Release of Winter Blend Gas
Amid rising gas prices, California Governor Gavin Newsom says fuel companies are ripping Californians off. He wants a new windfall tax on the oil refineries that would help ease the cost of fuel for millions in the state. Gas prices have increased almost daily in the last couple of weeks. Newsom also wants an early Read More…
California Bans Gasoline-Powered Vehicles by 2035
California Air Resources Board members voted to ban the sale of new gasoline-powered cars in the state of California by 2035. Interim targets have been set in the plan to begin a gradual phase-out before the total ban takes effect. This is the first such ban worldwide. Starting in 2026, 35% of new cars, SUV’s Read More…
Governor Gavin Newsom Unveils California COVID “SMARTER” Plan
Speaking in a giant Fontana warehouse filled with PPE, California Governor Gavin Newsom laid his future “SMARTER” plan for the next phase of the COVID-19 pandemic. SMARTER is an acronym for Shots, Masks, Awareness, Readiness, Testing, Education and Rx. Newsom’s plan calls for a task force to handle any outbreaks, new variants and rapidly address Read More…
California Mask Mandate to End February 15th
California Governor Gavin Newsom will end the statewide mask mandate on February 15th. Newsom sent out a tweet citing dropping COVID cases since the Omicron peak. Cases have dropped by 65%. Newsom says hospitalizations have stabilized across the state. The governor says unvaccinated people still need to wear masks in indoor settings. He also encourages Read More…
Governor Newsom Activates National Guard to Help at COVID Test Sites
California Governor Newsom will deploy the national guard to assist staff at COVID test sites. The guard will help boost capacity as test sites around the state become overwhelmed with increased traffic as more people test for COVID. Two-hundred guard members will be deployed to take on tasks such as clinical staffing and crowd control. Read More…
Newsom Declares Drought Emergency
Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a drought emergency for the entire state of California. The emergency authorizes water regulators to ban wasteful water use and allows the Office of Emergency Services to fund drinking water. Lack of rainfall and warmer than normal weather conditions have contributed to California’s drought. Currently there aren’t any official conservation Read More…
Governor Gavin Newsom Defeats California Recall
Governor Gavin Newsom will remain in his role as California Governor after yesterday’s recall election. Newsom has been challenged over COVID mandates, the ongoing homeless crisis, unemployment and a multitude of other issues plaguing California. The ballot had two questions. Should Gavin Newsom be recalled and who should replace him. Conservative talk show host Larry Read More…
California Mandating Vaccine Requirement or Negative COVID Test for Large Gatherings
A new California mandate now requires proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test for large indoor gatherings of 1,000 people or more. The state also made a recommendation for large outdoor gatherings but has not mandated vaccines or covid tests. Attendees can no longer “self-attest” to having the vaccine or a test. They will Read More…
San Bernardino County Files Lawsuit Against Governor Newsome
San Bernardino County wants to regain control of its own health orders. The county has filed a motion in the Supreme Court stating that Governor Newsome’s new stay-at-home orders exceed the authority found in California’s Emergency Services Act. “The governor is not permitted to act as both the executive and legislative branch for nine months Read More…