California Jobs Growing 50% Faster than U.S.
California employers added 41,200 new jobs in the month of October, as the Golden State’s employment production continues at a 50 percent higher pace than the nation as a whole.
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CalPERS vs. Jerry Brown over Pension Contributions
The CalPERS Board voted to refuse California Gov. Jerry Brown’s modest demand to decrease their expected pension investment returns by a tiny 0.2% year, because the impact would have increased pension contribution costs by about $1.2 billion across nearly 800,000 employees–about $125 per month, on average.
Five CA Mayors Urge Welcome of Refugees
Mayors from five California cities on Friday signed a letter urging Congress not to reject vetted refugees, including those from Syria, that seek to come to the United States.
Rare Tornado Hits California’s Central Valley
On Sunday afternoon a tornado ripped through a small town in California’s Central Valley, damaging buildings and essential power and gas lines.
California Gets a “C-minus” for Public Integrity
A study of the 50 states by the non-partisan Center for Public Integrity gave California a C-minus for public integrity. But “non-partisan” may not accurately describe the study.
Maryland Ends Ballistic Fingerprinting Database After 15 Years, $5 Million, No Crimes Solved
With a bill, retroactive to show an ending date of October 1, the state of Maryland is ending its program to take ballistic fingerprints of firearms through shell casings after 15 years, $5 million spent, and no crimes solved.
DailyBeast: U.S. Politics Divided By Older Industries Vs. New Intangibles Sector
The Daily Beast: “Forget that red state-blue state stuff. The real chasm dividing the US is economic, with one economy for industry and one for tech, and the friction between them is getting fierce.”
FBI: Kentucky Has More Gun Background Checks than California, Texas Combined
An FBI report on the number of gun purchase background checks, January 1 through September 30, shows that Kentucky performed more than twice as many background checks in the first nine months of the year as California and Texas combined.
Chevron Plans to Cut 7,000 Jobs
Chevron plans to cut up to 7,000 jobs for the next two years due to low oil prices. Capital and exploratory projects will be delayed as well.
California Student Told American Flag T-Shirt is ‘Gang Related’
School officials forced a Northern California middle school student to turn his patriotic American flag T-shirt inside out because it was “gang related,” a violation of the dress code, and a possible safety risk.
Gov. Jerry Brown Vetoes Bill to Set Timetable for Preschool State Subsidies
Gov. Jerry Brown vetoed a bill Friday that would have set a timetable for providing state subsidies for all low-income four-year-olds.
Jerry Brown Signs Bill That Could Let Illegal Aliens Vote
On Saturday, California Governor Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill 1461, the New Motor Voter Act, which permits anyone who has a driver’s license–even illegal immigrants–to become eligible to vote.
Obama Approval Jumps in California
Unlike the rest of the nation, Barack Obama’s approval ratings have risen significantly in the last five months in California.
‘Bring Your Bible to School Day’ Draws ‘Discrimination’ Accusations
A school district is drawing controversy for a flyer announcing a nationwide one-day event that invites students to bring their Bibles to school.
Spencer Stone, Who Foiled Paris Train Terror Attack, Stabbed In Sacramento
Spencer Stone, an American serviceman who with two friends helped stop a jihadist attack on Paris-bound train, has been critically injured after being stabbed early Thursday morning in midtown Sacramento.
Mike Huckabee Will Tour U.S. Border With Mexico
GOP presidential candidate and former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee is heading to the Mexican border this weekend. On Saturday, former Congressman Duncan Hunter and officials from the National Border Council will accompany Huckabee on his tour of the U.S.-Mexico border.
Field Poll: California Democrats Sour on Hillary Clinton
On Wednesday, a new Field Poll revealed support for Hillary Clinton in California has plunged since May.
Californians Invade Oregon on Day One of Legal Marijuana Sales
Pot tourism hit Oregon Thursday as an influx of people flowed in from states like California for opening day of recreational use marijuana in Oregon.
Over Half Million Illegal Aliens Get CA Driver’s Licenses in 2015
Over half a million driver’s licenses have been issued to illegal aliens in California since January, according to the California DMV. The licenses were issued under AB 60, the California law that allows all California residents, no matter their immigration status, to obtain driver’s licenses.
To Dismay of the Left, Pope Francis Canonizes ‘Father of California’
On Wednesday afternoon, Pope Francis canonized Father Junípero Serra, a Franciscan friar who founded a chain of Catholic missions up and down the coast of California, each of which would become a major Californian city, such as San Diego, Santa Clara. and San Francisco.
Tea Party Backs Milder CA GOP Immigration Language
California’s Republican Party voted Sunday to change its stance on immigration with the adoption of an amendment authored by California GOP Central Valley Regional Vice Chairman Marcelino Valdez. The Tea Party caucus ultimately backed the amendment.
Hacking: Internet Lines Cut in California
You might call it old-school hacking—the kind of hacking you do with an axe. California police are dealing with a rash of attacks on Internet fiber optic cables. An incident Monday night brought the total number of attacks to 15 since last summer.
Ahead of GOP Debate, Joe Biden Mocks Republicans On Climate Change
Vice President Joe Biden made an earnest plea to the world–and the GOP debate–to take climate change seriously on Wednesday, calling it “absurd” that there was a debate over man-made global warming.
California in Spotlight at GOP Debate at Reagan Library
The second GOP debate of the 2016 presidential election takes place at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley Wednesday evening–and, like past debates, California will share a spot onstage with the contenders.
Battleship Donald Trump: ‘The Silent Majority’ Is a ‘Movement’
SAN PEDRO, California—GOP frontrunner Donald Trump rallied roughly 1,000 veterans on the USS Iowa battleship, declaring, “the silent majority—believe me—is back.”
