Jerry Brown
The bullet train is California's biggest infrastructure project — but it's seldom discussed in governor's race
It's the biggest infrastructure project in state history, but the California bullet train gets hardly any attention on the campaign trail.<p>The leading candidates for governor have said little, if anything, publicly about how they would fix dire problems in the $77-billion mega-project that has …
Los AngelesTrump Says Deported Immigrant Gang Members ‘Aren’t People’: ‘These Are Animals’
In a meeting with California leaders who oppose their state's sanctuary city laws, the president accused the state of providing 'safe harbor to some …
News (U.S.)Jerry Brown slams Trump, says California's 'not impressed' with 'lying' on immigration, crime
California Gov. Jerry Brown unleashed fury Wednesday in a series of tweets targeting President Trump, saying he was “not impressed” with the commander-in-chief’s stance on sanctuary law and that he was “lying on immigration.”<p>The Democratic leader's tweet storm comes the same day Trump held a …
U.S. PoliticsTrump Wants Full Border Wall Funding This Year
At event on sanctuary cities, president attacks California officials<p>President Donald Trump has threatened a government shutdown unless Congress hands …
Donald TrumpFor years a flag mural at the border has honored deported U.S. military veterans. After Trump visit, agents are looking into taking it down.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is evaluating whether to remove a painting of an upside-down American flag — a military distress signal — that deported veterans painted on a border fence separating San Diego and Tijuana five years ago.<p>The mural aimed to raise awareness of the struggles of …
News (U.S.)Trump rails against California for its immigration policies
President Donald Trump on Wednesday hammered California for its so-called sanctuary immigration policies, in what appeared to be his latest push to …
ImmigrationTrump asks Sessions to consider prosecuting Oakland mayor over ICE raid
President Donald Trump on Wednesday urged Attorney General Jeff Sessions to consider prosecuting the mayor of Oakland, California, on an obstruction of justice charge, whom he has accused of thwarting federal immigration laws. Mayor Libby Schaaf warned her constituents in February of an impending …
Donald TrumpCalifornia Editorial Rdp
May 16<p>The Press Democrat on solar power making sense for California homes:<p>Californians — and a lot of armchair analysts from outside the state — …
BusinessTrump's day: porn star hush money disclosure, calls Mexicans 'animals,' Senate Russia investigation, Tillerson speaks
WASHINGTON -- Even by the standards of the Donald Trump era in Washington, where early morning tweet storms often give way to daylong deluges of …
Donald TrumpCalifornia judge tosses state’s physician-assisted suicide law
A California judge on Tuesday overturned the state’s physician-assisted suicide statute, ruling that lawmakers did not have the authority to pass it …
Health CareWhy Trump’s Assault on Democracy Doesn’t Bother the Illiberal Left
The rise of Donald Trump has galvanized what could be called a democracy movement in the United States. Drawing on the findings of political …
Political ScienceFederal judge scraps Oakland's coal shipment ban in scathing ruling
<b>SAN FRANCISCO --</b> A federal judge in California on Tuesday struck down the city of Oakland's ban on coal shipments at a proposed cargo terminal, …
San FranciscoCalif. Conservatives Meet Trump in 'Show of Force'
President Donald Trump met with California conservative officials this week to discuss a strategy for fighting against sanctuary cities, <b>Politico</b> …
Conservative ViewEditorial: District Attorney On Perksy Recall Effort
"Why I Fight for Emily Doe and Against the Recall," by Santa Clara County DA Jeffrey Rosen.<p><b>From the Santa Clara County Office of the District</b> …
Santa Clara CountyEditorial: The foreseeable black-market problem of cannabis legalization under Proposition 64 - The Cannifornian
Before 8 million Californians voted in 2016 to pass Proposition 64 by a decisive margin and allow recreational use of marijuana by adults, supporters …
CannabisState Assembly passes housing tax that will possibly end up on November ballot
A bill introduced by District 15 Assemblymember Tony Thurmond, D-Richmond, that would allow the city of Berkeley to increase its sales tax by 0.5 …
Student Journalism'We Need Help, Mr. President: CA Mayor Blasts Sanctuary Law at Roundtable With Trump
The mayor of a California city opposing the state's heavily debated sanctuary law blasted the state's government for its stance on illegal immigration.<p>A number of California lawmakers opposed to the policy met with President Trump on Wednesday to discuss the law and illegal immigration.<p>"Sacramento …
ImmigrationCalifornia's ‘Jungle Primary’ Threatens Democratic Party Plans
Just a few months ago, Democrats in California were licking their chops over the possibility of unseating longtime Republican Congressman Dana …
GovernmentCalifornia Assisted-Suicide Law Unconstitutionally Enacted
A California judge has invalidated the state’s assisted-suicide law as unconstitutionally enacted.<p>Here’s the story. Opponents of assisted suicide had …
Conservative ViewBay Area senators want to spend $5 billion on housing, homelessness
Image 1of/2<p>Caption<p>Close<p>A group of state senators wants to spend $5 billion over the next four years on a range of programs to provide more affordable …
HomelessnessCalifornia auditors want details on local jails' partnerships with federal immigration agencies
California state auditors will soon begin a detailed examination of city and county jails that have formal partnerships with federal immigration agents — including how much local agencies are paid and whether holding immigrants has forced the early release of other inmates.<p>The audit was approved on …
CaliforniaJudge Strikes Down California Assisted-Suicide Law
A California state judge struck down a law allowing doctors to prescribe life-ending drugs to terminally ill adult patients Tuesday, ending the …
Conservative ViewFarewell Tom Wolfe, A Sagacious Chronicler And Critic Of American Life
Oh, the vi-bra-tions . . .Oh, the Unitarians . . .Apostate seminarians . . .Grok the groovyPranksters and Hell’s Angels . . .<i>Whose Angels?</i> –Why the consternation?Arise ye antediluvians,Groove onThe Pranksters and Hell’s Angels . . .Noah’s destination”<p>That’s how author Tom Wolfe opens a section in …
LiteratureYour daily 6: Yanny v. Laurel debate rages online, golfer's wife arrested and royal tots could steal the show
FILE - In this April 9, 2018, file photo, National Security Adviser John Bolton listens as President Donald Trump speaks during a cabinet meeting at …
Donald TrumpHow new college funding plan benefits California students
Across the San Diego region and up and down the state this month, tens of thousands of community college students will receive diplomas during …
College & UniversityVolkswagen Diesel Scandal Coming To A TV Screen and Movie Theater Near You
The scandal surrounding Volkswagen AG’s faking emissions tests on its diesel vehicles took an unexpected turn earlier this month when the U.S. Justice Dept. issued an indictment of former VW CEO Martin Winterkorn.<p>It was a remarkable turn of events considering that not one Wall Street executive was …
California Air Resources BoardAfter Mayoral Loss, Fletcher Built Up His Democratic Resume
Four years ago, San Diego’s then most powerful labor leader gave Nathan Fletcher some unsolicited advice.Fletcher left the Republican Party during …
San DiegoRiverside County congressman wants to ban lawsuits challenging California water tunnels
SACRAMENTO — A Riverside County congressman wants to ban environmental lawsuits challenging a plan to build two gigantic tunnels to divert water from …
Riverside CountyDecisions to Make About Your Website Design.
(<b>ThyBlackMan.com</b>) Everyone has their own ideas about how to build a better business website. There are experts in the field, such as website design …
Viral MarketingSpotlight on green news & views: Arctic melting alarms scientists; greenwashing Trump
<b>CRITTERS AND THE GREAT OUTDOORS</b><p><b>OceanDiver</b> writes—<b>The Daily Bucket - high flight on a windy day</b>: “<b>May 9, 2018. Salish Sea, Pacific Northwest</b>. …
Liberal View