Tony Thurmond kicked out, 'verbally attacked' at school board meeting
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State Superintendent of Schools Tony Thurmond was told to leave the Chino School District meeting after expressing his opposition to a policy that requires administrators to inform parents if their child identifies as transgender.

The Issue Is: Sex trafficking and the politics of crime, 2024, and Hollywood on strike

A busy week in California, as state legislators debated the issue of sex trafficking, former President Trump further solidified his lead in the GOP primary, and Hollywood shuts down with actors joining writers on the picket lines for a historic dual strike.

California Assembly passes bill on child trafficking

Earlier this week, Democrats on the Assembly Public Safety Committee chose not to advance the bill that could have sent human traffickers of kids to prison for life.

State assembly committee unblocks bill that would increase penalties for trafficking minors

Democrats in the California Assembly Committee blocked a bill that would make sex trafficking of minors a serious crime in the state. Supporters of the SB 14 and survivors of human trafficking were both shocked and outraged.

London Breed is highest paid CA mayor, salary report shows

San Francisco Mayor London Breed had the highest California mayoral salary last year, according to data from the California State Controller.

These new California laws take effect July 2023

From criminal records being sealed to private citizens being allowed to sue companies over alleged sale of ghost guns, here's a look at new California laws that will impact your life beginning July 1, 2023.

Federal prosecutors allege LA County failed to comply with disability rights

Los Angeles County discriminated against persons with disabilities at vote centers in Pasadena, North Hollywood, Downey and Watts during recent elections, federal prosecutors alleged in a lawsuit claiming violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Vote by Tuesday for LA City Council's 6th District special election

The winner will go on to replace former Council President Nury Martinez, who resigned after backlash over leaked audio tapes.

Karen Bass wants LA street homelessness to end by 2026

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is sticking to her campaign promise to address the homeless crisis in the city. In fact, she has appeared to double down on her promise, vowing to end street homelessness by 2026.

Ousted San Francisco DA Chesa Boudin has a new job

Chesa Boudin, the progressive San Francisco District Attorney who was ousted in a June recall last year, has a new job.

The Issue Is: Larry Elder, Brian Tyler Cohen look ahead to 2024

This week, Elex catches up with Larry Elder and Brian Tyler Cohen as they both look ahead to the 2024 Presidential Election.

A majority of Californians say Sen. Dianne Feinstein is no longer fit to serve, new poll finds

Nearly two-thirds of registered voters in California feel that Sen. Dianne Feinstein is no longer fit to continue serving as a senator, a new poll released Thursday morning by the UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies found.

California’s Newsom faces tough question: Who would replace Feinstein?

In 2021 Newsom promised to appoint a Black woman should Feinstein’s seat become open. Meanwhile, a 2024 Senate campaign is underway to fill the seat when the senator’s term ends in January 2025.