CAL DOGE finds drug prevention money is funding progressive voter drives
SACRAMENTO, CA — Today, CAL DOGE announced it has untangled a web of funding from the Prop 64 authorized California Cannabis Tax Fund (CCTF) - supposed to be used for…
O.C. Congressman Derek Tran is trying to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Derek Tran (CA-45) announced his co-sponsorship of H. Res.996, a Congressional resolution to impeach Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem for high…
Two Democrats are battling for Ward Six of the Santa Ana City Council
The battle to replace David Penaloza in Ward Six of the Santa Ana City Council now features two Democrats - Giovanni Chavez and Isuri Ramos. Both Chavez and Ramos are…
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Woke O.C. Supervisor Sarmiento endorses Jessie Lopez for the 68th State Assembly District
Woke Orange County Supervisor Vicente Sarmiento finally has endorsed a candidate in the hotly contested race for the 68th State Assembly District. As expected Sarmiento ignored one of his fellow…
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68th Assembly District
Avelino Valencia
David Penaloza
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Jessie Lopez
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
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Santa Ana
Tom Umberg
Johnathan Hernandez has apparently dropped his campaign for the 68th State Assembly District
Santa Ana City Councilman Johnathan Ryan Hernandez has apparently quit his campaign for the 68th State Assembly District. Hernandez' campaign website currently says it is expired. Looks like Hernandez' campaign…
Anaheim man charged with making bomb threats against V.P. Vance and Disneyland
On January 16, 2026, federal prosecutors announced charges against Marco Antonio Aguayo, a 22-year-old man from Anaheim, California, for allegedly making bomb threats against Disneyland during a visit by Vice…
Supervisor Chaffee re-elected Chair of the O.C. Board of Supervisors
Santa Ana, Calif. (January 13, 2026) – Supervisor Doug Chaffee, Fourth District, has been chosen by his Board colleagues to serve as Chair of the Orange County Board of Supervisors for 2026.…
Governor Newsom again fails to fund voter-approved Prop. 36
Joint Statement from California District Attorneys Association, California State Sheriffs' Association & Chief Probation Officers of California. The proposed 2026-2027 state budget presented by Governor Gavin Newsom has once again failed to…
The cost of grandstanding: Sarmiento opts for expensive oil imports over struggling residents
Supervisors Vicente Sarmiento and Katrina Foley recently voted to oppose expanded offshore drilling in Orange County. While this may sound like a win for environmentalists, it will be yet another…
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Newsom and Bonta launch a new website to report unlawful Feds
OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Governor Gavin Newsom announced a new online portal to assist members of the public in sharing information with the California Department of Justice regarding potentially unlawful activity by federal agents and…
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Prop 50 lawsuit could reshape California’s political map and influence the 2026 elections
A new federal lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California challenges the constitutionality of California’s recently adopted congressional district map under Proposition 50. The…
The voters handed Trump an “F” in America’s first big test of his second term
If yesterday’s elections were a report card on Donald Trump’s second term, the grade was clear: F for failure. Across the country, voters delivered a stinging rebuke to the president…
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Prop. 50 has turned into a referendum on Trump
California's Proposition 50 has quickly evolved into a referendum on President Donald Trump, both in substance and in political messaging. Proposition 50, officially titled the Election Rigging Response Act, proposes…
Why it makes sense to vote No on Proposition 50
California voters are being asked to weigh in on Proposition 50, a measure that could reshape how our state handles redistricting. While it may sound procedural, the stakes are high—and…
More than 45,000 people rallied across Orange County for No Kings Anti Trump protests
Orange County, CA — On Saturday October 18th, more than 45,000 people throughout Orange County joined in 10 rallies and protests to say “No Kings” in OC and America. Participants…