Category: This Weeks News
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Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Foundation’s Annual “Follow the Money” Report Exposes Government Waste, Fraud, and Abuse
By Eric Eisenhammer – April 15, 2024 Now that you’ve paid your taxes, here’s a look at some of the places California government sent your money. The Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Foundation (HJTF) today released its popular annual “Follow the Money” report, shedding light on egregious examples of fiscal mismanagement and bureaucratic inefficiency that continue to…
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EVENT: FREE DUMP DAY
By CalTrans District 1 – April 14, 2024 Saturday, April 20, 2024 from 9 am to 1 pm CLEAN CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY DAYS 2024: Don’t trash it, Dump Day it! Join us at one of our free Large Item Dump Days on Saturday, April 20, and dispose of large items without the fees and hassle. It’s…
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On the road again, Auckland
By Samuel Strait – April 14, 2024 Having been on the island of Nuie for nearly two weeks, it would be remiss of me not to relate how I got here. After thirty some hours of flying, and waiting for connecting flights, I found myself in Auckland, New Zealand. Auckland is New Zealand’s largest city…
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Jon Coupal: ULA tax numbers expose economic ignorance
Opinion By Jon Coupal – April 13, 2024 California would be a far better state if politicians and progressive activists were required to take a course in basic economic principles. If they did, they might not blindly pursue economic policies that not only damage people’s lives generally, but also fail to accomplish their intended goals.…
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EVENT: DOUGH FOR DEVIN
Submitted By Port O’Pints – April 13, 2024 Hey Port O’ Pints friends!! Our brew master Devin has been goin through some medical issues and we’ve been workin on a parking lot party to benefit and assist with all of his needs. They’ll be awesome bands, auctions, raffles, great food, a beer festival style tasting…
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Newsom’s “Tent Pole:”
By Kevin Kiley -April 12, 2024 The other day, Newsom boasted California is a “tent pole” of the American economy. It’s an odd claim for a state with the highest unemployment and a $73 billion deficit. It’s also an odd choice of words: when Californians think of tents, economic prosperity isn’t exactly what comes to…
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Fireworks at the Board of Supervisors
By Donna Westfall – April 12, 2024 There was a full agenda. The meeting lasted two hours and 43 minutes. Here’s what happened. Under general public comment: Linda Sutter gave them an earful at 30 minutes and 51 seconds: Remember public comments are limited to three minutes. Here are some of the excerpts from her…
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Voter ID: Do or Die Trying!
A Shocking Reality Check By Act for America – April 11, 2024 Friends, when it comes to securing our elections from foreign meddling and illegal voting, the United States is one of the worst-secured nations in the free world! When we delved into Voter ID in 2020, the shocking truth emerged: none of the 50…
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
Wall Street Journal: The Tax Revolt Returns Press Release – April 11, 2024 SACRAMENTO, CA- The Wall Street Journal published an opinion article highlighting how California’s current political environment and high cost of living are setting the stage for the passage of the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act (TPA) —and potentially leading to a wave of taxpayer protection…
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2nd Amendment Rights Attacked
By Chris Door – April 11, 2024 Early this morning, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, the ATF, and Attorney General Merrick Garland launched a full frontal attack on our Second Amendment rights. They released a 466-page “rule” that goes into effect 30 days from now seeking to define those who are “‘Engaged in the Business’ as…