More neighbors of accused Paul Pelosi assailant David DePape described him as quiet and unassuming. Anne Polt, 51, who lives behind DePape’s California home, told the Daily Mail that “he never really said much–just hello, that sort of thing, so I didn’t really know him.” “He’d be out here [in the garden] feeding the birds….
Chrysanthemum Show Puts Season’s Best Blooms On Display
SARATOGA, Calif.—Colorful blooms brightened the room at the Joan Pisani Community Center in Saratoga during an annual chrysanthemum show that was held Oct. 29–30. The show was hosted by the Bay Area Chrysanthemum Society, which has held the event for 10 years. Every year, club members get to display the results of their passion, patience,…
Man Accused of Attacking Paul Pelosi Had ‘Several Targets’ and Was on a ‘Suicide Mission’: DA
David DePape, the man who allegedly assaulted Paul Pelosi, was on a “suicide mission” and had plans to target other California and federal politicians, according to a court document filed by San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins on Nov. 1. DePape, 42, appeared briefly in San Francisco Superior Court on Tuesday and pleaded not guilty…
Paul Pelosi Attack Will Have ‘Zero’ Impact on Midterms: Pollster
Last week’s violent attack on Paul Pelosi, husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, will have “zero impact” on next week’s midterm elections, elections strategist Craig Keshishian told The Epoch Times. “It’s just not on the radar screen of most folks,” said Keshishian, who was educated at Cornell, Princeton, and Yale Law School, and served on…
What to Know About California Propositions: Nov. 8 Election
In the upcoming Nov. 8 election, Californians are voting on seven propositions that will potentially lead to changes related to abortion, sports gambling, K–12 art and music education, healthcare, zero-emission vehicles, and flavored tobacco sales. Over $730 million has been raised for either supporting or opposing these ballot initiatives, according to an Epoch Times estimate…
Man Accused of Attacking Paul Pelosi Pleads Not Guilty to Attempted Murder
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.—The man who allegedly assaulted Paul Pelosi with a hammer pleaded not guilty on Nov. 1 to attempted murder and other charges during his first court appearance. A public defender representing the man, David DePape, 42, entered the pleas. DePape, in an orange jumpsuit, did not speak during the hearing. Prosecutors motioned for…
Recession Barely Registers at California Forward’s Economic Summit
Commentary Talk about clueless. The California Forward (CA FWD) 2022 Economic Summit was held Oct. 27-28 in Bakersfield. It’s worth examining its “Playbook: Energizing for the Future.” CA FWD, according to its own online description, “leads a statewide movement, bringing people together across communities, regions and interests to improve government and create inclusive, sustainable growth…
Recession Barely Registers at CA FWD’s Economic Summit
Commentary Talk about clueless. The California Forward (CA FWD) 2022 Economic Summit was held Oct. 27-28 in Bakersfield. It’s worth examining its “Playbook: Energizing for the Future.” CA FWD, according to its own online description, “leads a statewide movement, bringing people together across communities, regions and interests to improve government and create inclusive, sustainable growth…
Paul Pelosi Faces ‘Long Recovery’ After Attack, Nancy Pelosi Says
Paul Pelosi faces a long road to recovery, his wife said on Oct. 31. “Thanks to the excellent trauma care medical team at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, Paul is making steady progress on what will be a long recovery process,” U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), 82, said of her husband Paul, also 82….
The Forgotten Local Elections With Unforgettable Consequences
Commentary Thanks to California’s ridiculous policy of mailing ballots to voters a full month prior to election day, and allowing “early voting,” I have already completed and submitted my ballot. That was a mistake. After voting for a local school board candidate who I had some familiarity with and thought might be a safe choice,…
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