Category: Politics

Rallies

Reform California Hits 1,159,377 Signatures for Voter ID Campaign

January 28, 2026
ESCONDIDO–Reform California announced at a Jan. 28 zoom webinar that the California Voter ID Initiative has now received 1,159,377 signatures. The goal is to collect 150,000 more signatures and the campaign is asking all volunteers to mail back their signatures no later than Friday, Feb. 6. “This is the final stretch,” says Reform California Chairman Carl DeMaio. “If you have signatures, get them in now.”

Education

Could Biblical Beliefs Be Labeled “Hate”? New California Bill Raises Alarms

January 26, 2026
CALIFORNIA FAMILY COUNCIL-A new bill introduced in Sacramento once again raises alarm bells for Californians who care about free speech, religious liberty, and the growing tendency of the government to police ideas rather than protect fundamental rights.

Education

The National Extremist Association (NEA: National Educators Association)

January 26, 2026
In a memorable April 1995 video, Apple founder Steve Jobs declared, “The unions are the worst thing that ever happened to education because it’s not a meritocracy. It turns into a bureaucracy, which is exactly what has happened….Nobody can be fired. It’s terrible….”

Politics

New California Petitions Congress to Become 51st State

January 26, 2026
REDDING–The Reorganized California Convention held Jan. 23-24 at the Red Lion Hotel with 100 attendees from throughout California ended with a reading of three resolutions challenging “the tyranny of California’s failed and corrupt government” and a unanimous vote to petition the U.S. Congress to become a 51st State with a special appeal to President Donald J. Trump.

Politics

Lara Logan: ‘Do the Right Thing, Do It for the Right Reason’

January 23, 2026
REDDING–“Do the right thing, do it for the right reason,” said 54-year-old Lara Logan, the former CBS TV journalist and war correspondent, at Thursday’s kick-off dinner of “The Road Back to Liberty, Making California Great Again New California State conference at the Red Lion Hotel, 1839 Hilltop Drive.

Legislation

Former California GOP Leader Advocates Plan to Divide Up the State

January 22, 2026
SACRAMENTO–Former Assembly GOP Leader James Gallagher, R-3, Yuba City, who was elected to office in 2014 (re-elected for five terms), is advocating dividing California in half creating a ‘Two State Solution’–a 51st State which separates coastal counties from the 35 inland counties.

Politics

California Assemblywoman Heather Hadwick Responds to State Budget Deficit

January 21, 2026
Assemblywoman Heather Hadwick (R-1) Media Release
Editor’s Note: California Assemblywoman Heather Hadwick, R-1, Alturas, 46-years-old, is a pumpkin farmer that represents most of the Shasta Cascade–all of Alpine, Lassen, Modoc, Nevada, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou, Plumas, and Shasta Counties and part of Amador, El Dorado and Placer Counties. Previously she served Modoc County as the Deputy Office of Emergency Services Director and Public Information Officer at the Sheriff’s Office where she organized evacuations due to wildfire and flooding, coordinated support, and managed recovery efforts.

Politics

California Congressman Doug LaMalfa Memorial Service Set Saturday in Chico

January 21, 2026
CHICO–Former California Congressman Doug LaMalfa’s (R-1) memorial service is set for Saturday, Jan. 24 at the Silver Dollar Fair Grounds, 2357 Fair St., Chico, CA 95928. The service begins promptly at 12 p.m. with doors opening at 10 a.m. and parking available beginning at 9:30 a.m. All attendees must have tickets and are encouraged to arrive early to allow time for parking and required security screenings.

Politics

California Goes from a Surplus Budget Of $97 Billion in 2022 to Major Downturn

January 20, 2026
SACRAMENTO–California’s heavy reliance on wealthy earners’ income tax and capital gains caused a record $97.5 billion surplus in 2022 during an economic boom which was then followed by an estimated $56 billion deficit over the next two fiscal years. Now the Legislative Analyst Office is warning that the State faces an $18-$35 billion deficit by fiscal year 2027-28.

Tina Peters speaks into a microphone at court

Politics

Where Is Justice? Outrage? Presidential Pardoned Tina Peters Assaulted

January 20, 2026
PUEBLO, COLORADO–Supporters of convicted and assaulted former Mesa, Colorado Registrar of Voters Tina Peters, 70, are asking: Where is the justice? Where is the outrage? The presidential pardoned inmate (by Donald J. Trump) was assaulted Sunday, Jan. 18 and placed in solitary confinement and given an additional felony assault charge for attempting to defend herself.