Tag: California politics
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Lawsuit Challenges Eric Swalwell’s Eligibility to Run for California Governor
A lawsuit challenges Rep. Eric Swalwell’s eligibility for California’s 2026 gubernatorial race, claiming he doesn’t meet the state’s five-year residency requirement. Filed by Joel Gilbert, it alleges Swalwell primarily resides in Washington, D.C. and questions his Candidate Intention Statement. The case raises broader concerns about candidate residency enforcement in California.
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Grammy-Nominated Artist Tish Hyman Enters 2026 Los Angeles Mayoral Race as Outsider Challenger
Tish Hyman, a Grammy-nominated artist, officially announced her candidacy for Los Angeles mayor on January 15, 2026, using the slogan “UNITE IN TRUTH.” Known for her activism and critique of current leadership, she aims to address public safety and homelessness while challenging incumbent Mayor Karen Bass in a crowded race.
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Who Is Running for Governor of California in 2026?
California’s 2026 gubernatorial election, taking place on November 3, features a crowded candidate field, primarily from the Democratic party, amidst a nonpartisan top-two primary on June 2. Voter feelings are unsettled, with many undecided. Key issues include crime, housing affordability, and economic recovery, creating unpredictability in the race.
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California’s Fraud Problem Is Real — But Politics Is Obscuring the Truth
California has a real fraud problem, but partisan posturing from Washington and Sacramento is obscuring the facts. With billions in federal funds frozen and few public details released, taxpayers deserve transparency—not political theater.
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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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Swalwell’s Anti-ICE Rhetoric Tests the Line Between Oversight and Political Recklessness
Eric Swalwell’s gubernatorial campaign in California emphasizes stringent accountability measures for ICE agents, including unmasking during operations. Critics argue his rhetoric risks delegitimizing federal authority and inciting violence against officers. As Californians face pressing issues, they must consider whether this confrontational stance enhances safety or merely escalates political conflict.
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Plants, Power, and Accountability: What the Palisades Fire Really Exposed
The catastrophic Palisades Fire was not just the result of wind, drought, or climate change. Newly surfaced documents and litigation records raise troubling questions about California’s wildfire policies, empty reservoirs, and environmental rules that may have delayed aggressive suppression—turning a small, contained blaze into one of the most destructive urban fires in state history.
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Tiny Vernon Becomes an AI Powerhouse—And Shows What California Gets Right When It Gets Out of the Way
A tiny industrial city with just 200 residents has quietly become Southern California’s most important AI data-center hub. Vernon’s cheap power, minimal red tape, and lack of political resistance reveal what happens when California lets infrastructure—not ideology—lead economic growth.
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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’s High-Risk Government: Newsom’s Accountability Problem
California’s nonpartisan state auditor isn’t accusing Gavin Newsom of personal corruption—but its latest report exposes a deeper problem: years of tolerated mismanagement, weak oversight, and billions in taxpayer dollars at risk under his watch.
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