Posts Tagged: democrats

Opinion

Dem anti-prostitution bill oils Republican deportation machine

Image by romkaz.

OPINION – The Trump Administration is waging a war – with military troops on the ground – on Los Angeles and the rest of California because we refuse to hand our migrant neighbors over to unidentifiable goons who spit on the Constitution and due process protections we are all afforded in this country. Amidst this climate, AB 379 will cause devastating and irreparable harm in our communities, especially among migrant sex workers and survivors.

Rising Stars

Rising Stars: Mauricio Torres

Mauricio Torres. Photo by Ellie Appleby for Capitol Weekly.

Whether he’s deciphering complex policy language or hiking renowned trails like the Inca Trail or the W Trek in Patagonia, Mauricio Torres Jr. approaches it all with confidence, curiosity and a deep connection to the communities he serves.

Rising Stars

Rising Stars: Lea Park-Kim

Lea Park-Kim, photo by Ellie Appleby, Capitol Weekly

Most mornings, before the sun can make its appearance, you’ll find Lea Park-Kim out on the water in West Sacramento rowing or coaching with the River City Rowing Club. It’s a practice that reflects her discipline and motivation to continually evolve. That same energy has propelled her to success as the communications director for Sen. Roger Niello (R-Fair Oaks).

Experts Expound

Experts Expound: The Kamala question

Kamala Harris. Photo by AP.

Polls have for months shown that Kamala Harris would be the strong favorite should she opt-in to the 2026 governor’s race, prompting some already-declared candidates to say they would drop out. But Republicans actually seem to relish the chance to run against her, and several Dems now say they will stay in even if Harris joins the

Opinion

Newsom will loom large over ’26 race

Gov. Gavin Newsom, image via YouTube

OPINION – California Gov. Gavin Newsom will be a very hard act to follow for any Democrat aspiring to take his place. Think what you will about Newsom’s personality, policies or politics, he is a charismatic, commanding figure and an exceedingly articulate and masterful communicator.

News

Better know a CA gubernatorial candidate: Stephen Cloobeck

Entrepreneur/philanthropist Stephen Cloobeck sports a little bit of the star quality some Californians seem to expect from their governors.

The 63 year old was the founder, chairman and CEO of Diamond Resorts International, a timeshare company of 92 leisure resorts and almost 400,000 owners that was purchased by Hilton Grand Vacations in 2022 for $1.9

Analysis

CA 120: Is Newsom’s podcast….working?

Governors Gavin Newsom and Tim Walz, from the This is Gavin Newsom podcast

If we have learned anything over the past several years, it’s that controversy brings eyeballs.  And that may have been the plan all along with the This is Gavin Newsom podcast.

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