Newsom urges California boycott of Chevron over gas prices
#GasPrices #CaliforniaPoliticsCalifornia Gov. Newsom urges drivers to avoid Chevron over Memorial Day weekend, citing prices 60-80 cents above unbranded gas. Chevron blames state climate policies. Average California gas is $6.14/gallon, $1.58 above national average. read more
California GOP candidate roasted for calling Del Taco a street taco
#CaliforniaPolitics #StreetTacoCalifornia GOP gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton faced ridicule for calling a Del Taco taco a "street taco" in a viral video. Critics labeled him a "fake Californian" for confusing fast food with authentic cuisine. read more
California GOP candidate mocked for calling Del Taco a street taco
#CaliforniaPolitics #StreetTacoCalifornia governor candidate Steve Hilton faced ridicule for calling a Del Taco item a "street taco," sparking criticism labeling him a "fake Californian" for confusing fast food with authentic cuisine. read more
Trump Endorses Steve Hilton for California Governor
#USElections #CaliforniaPoliticsDonald Trump endorses former Fox News host Steve Hilton for California governor. Hilton, a former aide to UK's David Cameron, is among several Republican and Democratic candidates. The top two primary finishers advance to November's general election. read more
Trump Mocks Newsom with LA Hydrant Laundry Video
#Trump #CaliforniaPoliticsTrump trolled Governor Newsom by sharing a video of a woman using a Los Angeles fire hydrant to wash blankets. He captioned it, "Los Angeles fire hydrants seem to be working just fine now," reigniting their ongoing political feud. read more
ICE Arrest Sparks Outrage at SFO
#ImmigrationEnforcement #CaliforniaPoliticsCalifornia Democrats condemned an ICE arrest at San Francisco airport after video showed a crying woman detained. Officials called it isolated, unrelated to broader immigration deployments. The family faces removal to Guatemala. read more
Sheriff Seizes 500,000 Ballots in Election Probe
#ElectionIntegrity #CaliforniaPoliticsCalifornia sheriff and gubernatorial candidate Chad Bianco seized over 500,000 ballots from a 2025 special election, citing a vote count probe. State officials condemned the unprecedented move, alleging it undermines electoral trust ahead of the primary. read more
California Democrats Ignore Plea to Clear Governors Race
#CaliforniaPolitics #DemocraticPrimaryCalifornia Democrats defy party calls to thin their crowded gubernatorial primary field. Chair Rusty Hicks warned multiple candidates risk splitting votes, potentially allowing two Republicans to advance. Candidates argue voters, not elites, should decide the nominee. read more
Billionaire Tax Protest Draws Crowds in San Francisco
#WealthTax #CaliforniaPoliticsA "March for Billionaires" is underway in San Francisco, organized by a startup founder to protest a proposed one-time state wealth tax. The tax aims to fund healthcare, but opponents argue it could harm California's tech economy and drive away the ultra-wealthy. read more
Supreme Court Backs Californias Democratic-Friendly Maps
#Redistricting #CaliforniaPoliticsCalifornia's supreme court approved voter-backed congressional maps for 2026, granting Democrats up to five seats to counter Republican gains from Texas. This ruling is a major victory in ongoing national redistricting battles. read more
Newsom Seeks Civil Rights Probe of Dr. Oz
#CivilRights #CaliforniaPoliticsCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom demands a civil rights investigation into Dr. Mehmet Oz. The complaint alleges Oz discriminated against Armenians in a video accusing LA's Armenian community of widespread hospice fraud, causing real-world harm to local businesses. read more