California State Senate Passes Bill To Protect Elephants By A Bipartisan Vote
Senate Bill 716 will ban bullhooks and other cruel training devices SACRAMENTO, CA — A bill that will prohibit the use of bullhooks on elephants in California passed the Senate…
Congressman Cardenas Votes To Approve “21st Century Cures” Legislation
50 PERCENT OF CALIFORNIANS WILL GET CANCER. THIS LEGISLATION COULD HELP THEM SURVIVE. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley) voted as a member of the…
Los Angeles City Council Approves $8.6 Billion City Budget
LOS ANGELES, CA — Today, after three weeks of day-long budget meetings and exhaustive input from city departments and the public, the Los Angeles City Council approved an $8.6 billion…
Hon. Mayor & Council President George Thomas Locks In Key Endorsements From Valley Leaders In State Senate Race
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — State Senate candidate George Thomas announced today the endorsements of numerous Council Presidents in the San Fernando Valley, including Canoga Park Neighborhood Council President Corinne Ho, Woodland…
Democratic Convention In Anaheim Draws Party Faithful
By George Thomas, Political Reporter ANAHEIM, CA — Democrats met this past weekend in Anaheim for their annual state convention. The party faithful were there in the thousands for three…
Senator McGuire’s Online Vacation Rental Legislation Approved In Second Senate Committee, Heads To Senate Floor
SACRAMENTO, CA — With a broad show of support, Senator Mike McGuire’s Online Vacation Rental legislation, SB 593 was again approved Wednesday by a second Senate committee with a 4-2…
Profile Of Los Angeles City Council Candidate David Ryu
LOS ANGELES, CA — Like so many Angelenos, David Ryu immigrated to the U.S. His mother moved from South Korea when he was 1, and he followed five years later.…
Los Angeles Councilmember Bob Blumenfield Comments On Minimum Wage Recommendations
LOS ANGELES, CA – Los Angeles City Councilmember Bob Blumenfield today made the following statement following recommendations made by the Los Angeles City Council’s Economic Development Committee relative to a…
Assemblyman Tom Daly’s Bill Ensuring Justice For Sexual Assault Victims Passes Key Committee
AB 860 Closes a Loophole Allowing Some Offenders to Be Prosecuted for Lesser Offenses On April 7, the Assembly Public Safety Committee voted unanimously to approve legislation which closes a…
Profile Of CA State Senate Candidate Susan Bonilla
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA — Assemblywoman Susan Bonilla is a former high school teacher, mayor and county supervisor, who has worked to strengthen neighborhood schools, protect public safety services, and support job…