Two Border Tunnels Discovered in California in Two Days
In a span of just two days, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have discovered two drug tunnels—one complete and the other in progress—spanning the California-Mexico border.
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Watchdog Groups Call for Protection of Jewish Students Following Swastika ‘Hate Crime’ at Stanford
Twenty-six anti-Semitism watchdog groups issued a joint letter to Stanford University President John Hennessy, lauding him for condemning the vandalism of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity house which was defaced with swastikas this past weekend, and imploring him to take additional steps to protect Jewish students on campus; particularly with the rise of antisemitism throughout many college campuses in California and especially through the strengthening of BDS (boycott, divestment and sanctions) movements targeting Israel.
Worst Cities for Renters: Bay Area Sweeps 1, 2, 3 Spots
What are the worst three cities for renters in America? Surprise. Manhattan does not make the cut. According to Forbes, they are San Francisco, Oakland and San Jose–based on price-per-listing, market availability, median income and comparing the price of a mortgage versus that of renting.
‘It’s About Freedom’: Tim Donnelly Show Debuts
HESPERIA, California — “Patriot, not politician.” That is the essence of Tim Donnelly, and a maxim to which he has remained loyal since he was elected to the State Assembly six years ago. On Wednesday, family, friends and fans, both old and new, were in no short supply as he officially launched a new stage of his career–his own radio talk show.
El Salvadorian Gang Member to be Deported Without Prosecution
An MS-13 gang member attempted to sneak into the United States from Mexico near the Calexico, California Port of Entry on Friday. Border Patrol Agents saw the El Salvadorian national before apprehending the individual as he crossed illegally into the U.S.
Jerry Brown Oddly Silent as CA Dems Congratulate Hillary
“Here we go! Super excited about @hillaryclinton running for President!!” gushed California Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom on Twitter Sunday following Hillary Clinton’s tepid Presidential announcement. The message was one of many strong reactions pronounced by California’s statewide leaders–all Democrats. However, Gov. Jerry Brown was not among them.
California Among Many States That Won’t Lift Iran Sanctions Easily
As the June 30 deadline for a final nuclear deal with Iran approaches, almost 30 U.S. states, including California are keeping tight grips on their own sanctions on the Iranian regime–separate from those imposed by the federal government.
Oppressive Taxes and Regulations Killing Upstate New York Economy
Oppressive government regulations and taxes beating down Upstate New Yorkers have assaulted the region for years, leaving cities like Binghamton on the path to Detroit-level devastation. However, all is not lost. The hope of prosperity is evidenced in the success of less regulated and prosperous Native American tribe businesses in the state.
Brown’s Drought Mandates Drip Into San Diego Under “Series of Actions”
San Diego residents will feel the squeeze to comply with government mandated water restrictions under new declarations from the city’s Mayor Kevin Faulconer and councilmembers who joined California Governor Jerry Brown’s unprecedented decree to reduce water usage 25% statewide.
Background Checks and Handgun Sales Soar in California
Background checks for handguns hit a new high for California in March, just months after yearly handgun sales in 2014 broke a 21-year record in California, as well.
Carly Fiorina: Liberals Devalue Lives and Livelihood
In her op-ed for Time magazine, Carly Fiorina hinted that California’s water shortage is partly caused by the liberal agenda.
Half Million Illegal Aliens Elude Deportation in Landslide CA License Response
Almost 500,000 illegal aliens have applied for California driver licenses within the first three months of 2015, doubling expectations under the state’s new AB 60 law. AB 60 specialist Carlos Leon assures the DMV is not allowed to share information that would otherwise lead to deportation.
San Diego Celebrates Illegal Immigration Opponent Cesar Chavez
California is one of a number of states, including Texas and Colorado, that mark the birthday of famed labor, civil rights and anti-illegal immigration activist Cesar Chavez as a state holiday. San Diego celebrated with reduced parking enforcement and closed administrative offices, while University of California San Diego continued a year-long celebration of the activist with, ironically, an illegal alien student event.
One-Quarter of Californians Reject Party Affiliations
Over 23 percent of Californians chose “no party preference,” a number swollen by an additional 400,000 Californians joining the ranks of those without party affiliation, according to Capital Public Radio.
Long Game, Low Stakes: Campaign Begins for 2018 Lt. Governor’s Race
With the California lieutenant governor’s seat open in 2018 because Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom will be termed out, a plethora of current and former legislators are taking actions that suggest their possible candidacies.
More #BlackLivesMatter Protesters Arrested for Blocking Local Highway
Protesters are still intent on keeping the “#BlackLivesMatter” movement going strong, taking their demonstrations to California’s Central Coast region.. This Saturday, eight protesters were arrested after they blocked all four lanes of a Highway 1 and walked towards oncoming traffic in Monterey, California.
Democrat Toni Atkins Leads California Trade Mission to Cuba
Following intensive efforts from U.S. President Obama to re-establish relations and the flow of commerce with the communist nation Cuba, nine Democrat California legislators along with academics and state agricultural representatives are making a pilgrimage to the notoriously oppressive nation.
Teachers Support Crackdown on Charter Schools Through Legislation
Democrats in the California State Assembly, prodded along by their financial backers at the California Teachers Association, California Federation of Teachers, and California Labor Federation, announced their goal on Wednesday of gutting the state’s charter school system. Their strategy: force charter schools to operate as non-profit organizations.
CA Ballot Proposal Calls for Homosexuals to Be Shot
An attorney from Orange County, California, has introduced a ballot proposal calling for all gays and lesbians, or “Sodomites,” to be “put to death by bullets to the head.”
California Considers ‘Automatic’ Voter Registration
In an effort to get more Californians to the polls, Secretary of State Alex Padilla is offering a new proposal that would enable “automatic” voter registration. Imitating a new law in Oregon that allows the Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles
LA, SF Top List of Most Termite-Infested Cities in the Country
Los Angeles now owns the dubious distinction of being named the most-termite infested city in the nation, according to a report issued by Terminix, the leading provider of termite and pest control services in the United States.
Sacramento Parents Alarmed by Tuberculosis Outbreak
Two Sacramento-area schools are preparing to test 200 children for tuberculosis (TB) next week after it was discovered that two kids tested positive for the infectious disease and may have exposed others. Several students have also been infected with whooping cough (pertussis) in Salinas.
LAPD Officer Caught Allegedly Smuggling Illegal Alien in Trunk
Ten-year Los Angeles Police Department veteran Carlos Quezada, Jr. allegedly drove an SUV with a female passenger riding shotgun as they attempted to pass through the Otay Mesa, California U.S.-Mexico border crossing Saturday night with a Mexican citizen in the trunk. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers used an x-ray like device to further inspect the vehicle, leading to their discovery of the Mexican citizen who had no legal right to enter the country.
Mr. Brown Goes to Washington, Bashes GOP on Immigration
California Governor Jerry Brown stood in symbolic and literal solidarity with Obama on the front lawn of the White House Friday as he slammed the GOP, even calling members un-Christian over opposition to the President’s executive actions that would give effective amnesty to millions of illegal aliens.
Michelle And Barack Go To California – On Separate Planes
The President and First Lady both made round-trips from D.C. to California on the same day. but they took different planes.
