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Another California Grocery Tax — Now It’s Hidden in Your Cart

2025-06-17T10:55:36-07:00June 17, 2025|California Legislature|

California lawmakers are quietly pushing a new “grocery cart tax” under SB 753, allowing uncapped fees on stolen carts that grocers must pay, only to pass the cost onto you. It's a hidden tax on working families disguised as theft prevention.

California’s Gas Price Crisis Is Self-Inflicted

2025-06-17T08:08:02-07:00June 15, 2025|California Legislature, Gas Prices|

California’s gas price crisis isn’t global, it’s homegrown. While other states boost domestic production, California buries permits and drives up costs with foreign oil dependence. Rock Zierman of CIPA calls out the state’s political negligence and regulatory chokehold in a powerful interview.

Don’t Trash the Berry Clamshell Because the Alternative Simply Doesn’t Work 

2025-04-29T10:24:08-07:00April 29, 2025|Agriculture, California Legislature|

California’s berry growers have created a national model for sustainable packaging using recyclable clamshells. Now, proposed CalRecycle regulations threaten to undo years of bipartisan progress and environmental innovation. Replacing clamshells with paper would increase food waste, cut down forests, and raise consumer prices — a lose-lose for climate and consumers.

California’s Privacy Bills: Protection or a Barrier to Law Enforcement?

2025-03-24T19:01:23-07:00April 1, 2025|California Legislature, California News, Crime, Immigration|

California lawmakers introduce new privacy bills to protect vulnerable groups from data misuse. But are these measures necessary safeguards—or dangerous barriers hindering law enforcement’s ability to keep the public safe?

California Lawmakers Play Political Games While Ignoring Economic Reality

2025-03-24T18:59:04-07:00March 31, 2025|California Legislature, Economy, Energy|

California lawmakers push the Los Angeles Dodgers to drop oil and gas sponsors, choosing symbolic activism over addressing economic reality. Do these political games help Californians—or just distract from real issues?

Trump Invokes 1790s Law to Target Venezuelan Gang, Fast-Track Deportations

2025-03-24T18:56:55-07:00March 28, 2025|California Legislature, California News, Controversial, Crime, Immigration|

President Trump invokes the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, authorizing rapid deportation of Venezuelan nationals linked to Tren de Aragua gang. The rare move sparks controversy over immigration, national security, and constitutional rights.

California’s Fast Food Wage Debate: Pay Raise or Job Loss?

2025-03-24T18:51:21-07:00March 26, 2025|Budget, California Legislature, California News, Economy, Employment / Jobs|

California's Fast-Food Council debates another minimum wage increase amid soaring living costs. Advocates say higher wages are necessary for survival, but restaurant owners fear job cuts and closures. Could another pay hike help workers or hurt businesses?

California’s Controversial Assembly Bill 15 Sparks Debate Over ICE Cooperation

2025-02-24T21:47:29-08:00March 11, 2025|California Legislature, California News, Immigration, Policy, Security|

California’s Assembly Bill 15 (AB 15), introduced by Assemblymember Mia Bonta, has ignited intense debate over the state’s cooperation with ICE. The bill would prohibit prison officials from notifying ICE when convicted criminals—including those guilty of violent and sex-related crimes—are released. While supporters argue it prevents “double punishment,” critics warn it endangers public safety. Governor Gavin Newsom has threatened a veto, while Attorney General Rob Bonta’s silence adds to the controversy.

Pests Don’t Care About Politics, But They’re Wreaking Havoc on California

2025-02-28T05:52:22-08:00February 28, 2025|California Legislature, California News, Economy, Environment, Family, Featured Article, Health, Latinos, Lifestyle, Policy|

Pests don’t care about politics, but their impact on public health, property, and local economies is undeniable. With Los Angeles ranking as the second “rattiest” city in the nation and infestations shutting down restaurants, it’s time for California lawmakers to recognize that pest control is an essential service, not a luxury.

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