Category: California Statewide
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Law and Order vs. One-Party Rule: Chad Bianco’s Hardline Pitch to California Voters
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco is running for California governor on a blunt law-and-order platform, framing the 2026 race as a referendum on Democratic rule in Sacramento and pledging to restore public safety, cut government waste, and rein in what he calls failed progressive policies.
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California DMV Fixes Old Real ID Glitch — Here’s What It Really Means
California’s DMV revealed that approximately 325,000 Real ID holders must update their cards due to an outdated software error from 2006. This issue affects non-U.S. citizens’ ID expiration dates, not their eligibility. The DMV will expedite replacements at no charge, emphasizing that the state remains compliant with federal Real ID requirements.
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Top 5 Scandals and News Stories That Rocked California in 2025
In 2025, California faced significant challenges including a major corruption scandal involving former officials, unprecedented wildfires, devastating floods, the controversial redistricting initiative, and rampant fraud in county fairs. These incidents highlighted systemic failures in governance and public trust, prompting concerns about the state’s leadership and its capability to address these crises effectively.
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California Didn’t Become Unaffordable by Accident
California’s affordability crisis didn’t happen overnight—and it didn’t happen by accident. It is the cumulative result of decades of well-intentioned policies layered without regard for real-world impact, quietly squeezing out working families, young parents, and retirees. California doesn’t push people out loudly. It exhausts them.
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California Judge Strikes Down Statewide ‘Parental Exclusion’ Policies in Landmark Ruling
U.S. District Judge Roger T. Benitez ruled California’s “parental exclusion” policies unconstitutional, blocking state mandates that required schools to conceal children’s gender identity changes from parents. The decision reinforces parental authority in education, impacting 300,000 teachers and over six million students while emphasizing the importance of parental involvement in children’s well-being.
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CARE Court’s Broken Promise: Why California Families Feel Let Down by Newsom’s Mental Health Reform
California’s CARE Court, launched in 2022 to aid those with severe mental illnesses, has become a source of frustration for families. With participation being voluntary, many individuals disengage from treatment, leading to homelessness and incarceration. Despite some successes, it fails to reach the most critical cases, prompting calls for stronger intervention.
