California voters will decide this November whether to codify the right to abortion and contraception into the state’s constitution, an effort by Democratic lawmakers to expand abortion services after Roe v. Wade was overturned on June 24. Proposition 1, also known as the Constitutional Right to Reproductive Freedom, would explicitly add to California’s constitution “the…
California Voters Could Amend State Constitution, Codify Abortion
October 26, 2022
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San Francisco Reports Sharp Increase in Fentanyl-Related Deaths
SAN FRANCISCO—Recent data from the San Francisco Medical Examiners’ Office, released on Oct. 17, showed a rapid increase in fentanyl-related overdoses and deaths. Just in September, three out of four drug-related deaths involved fentanyl. Scott Silverman, an interventionist and CEO of Confidential Recover, said that’s partly due to fentanyl being camouflaged or mixed with many…
‘Nation’s Report Card’ Shows Pandemic Learning Loss, Signs of Recovery in Los Angeles Unified
October 25, 2022
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A new report by the U.S. Education Department shows that students in California performed better than other states over the past three years, with the Los Angeles Unified School District making some improvements. But overall, students across the nation are still heavily affected by pandemic learning loss. Eighth and fourth graders in nearly every state…
Magnitude 5.1 Quake Strikes in San Francisco Bay Area
SAN FRANCISCO—A magnitude 5.1 earthquake rattled the San Francisco Bay Area on Tuesday, causing delays of some commuter trains. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The U.S. Geological Survey said the 11:42 a.m. quake was centered 12 miles east of San Jose at a depth of about 4 miles. The area is…
Dissecting Dueling Gambling Propositions in California
October 25, 2022
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Commentary Most people throw out the campaign flyers that end up in their mailbox before the Nov. 8 election. But they actually tell you a lot about what’s going on, especially for state and local choices. The small print should not be overlooked. Here, I’ll just concentrate on one of weirdest disputes in state history:…
‘Misguided’ Government Policies Worsen US Homelessness Crisis: Report
October 25, 2022
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Homelessness in the United States has increased dramatically over the last decade and is now at crisis levels in many major cities. It is also one of the most pressing issues among voters in many communities right now. According to a new study by the Discovery Institute, the overall number of homeless people across the…
Protesters Disrupt Halloween Event Promoting Drag Queens to Children
More than 30 protesters led by British feminist Kellie-Jay Keen disrupted a Halloween pumpkin-carving contest judged by drag queens in San Francisco on Oct. 22. California Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) hosted the contest, which he promoted as a family event for parents and their children at Noe Valley Courts, a city park. An outspoken…
California Companies Swindle Green Energy Consumers: Expert
October 24, 2022
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California utility companies are mixing coal- or gas-sourced energy with renewable energy, like solar-and wind-sourced, and packaging it to consumers as “green energy”—a process known as “green washing,” Jim Phelps, a 35-year veteran engineering contractor and utility rate analyst, said during an interview with Epoch TV’s “California Insider.” The first greenwashing method energy companies use…
Newsom Says He’s Not Eyeing Oval Office Despite Shots at GOP Presidential Contenders
October 24, 2022
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If reelected, Gov. Gavin Newsom said he is committed to finishing his four-year term as governor—a promise that reiterates his consistent denial of rumors that he is running for president. Newsom announced his intention during the first and likely only gubernatorial debate ahead of the Nov. 8 election. He met his opponent, state Sen. Brian…
The Finger on the Trigger
October 24, 2022
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“I pulled the trigger” was a bold confession by mass shooting suspect Robert Crimo III following the tragic shooting of seven unarmed people at last year’s Fourth of July picnic in Highland Park, Wisconsin. One might think Crimo’s chilling admission would force many to deeply consider what drove the 21-year-old to take the lives of…
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