Milestones – The “Story” Continues – Opinion

Publisher Miles Barber expresses his frustration with Governor Gavin Newsom and the status of the state's budget.

It was just a few months ago that Governor Gruesome Newsom proudly announced that California would end the year with ONLY a two billion dollar deficit. Well, folks, that was a fabrication. This was not just a rounding error in placing the decimal point. The bag has been opened, the cat is out, and what … Read more

CalMatters: Gavin Newsom’s MAGA-Curious Podcast Mystifies Listeners – Sets Democratic Lawmakers on Edge

Democrats are concerned about Governor Gavin Newsom's podcast that explores the motivations and thoughts of MAGA republicans.

When Gov. Gavin Newsom launched his new podcast last month, he touted it as an opportunity to understand the MAGA movement’s motivations and figure out a path forward for Democrats after the party’s bruising losses in the 2024 election. But the early response has predominantly been bewilderment — from supporters, critics and the public alike … Read more

CalMatters: Gambling Companies Spent Big to Defeat Three California Lawmakers

California card rooms spent millions to oppose the election of four lawmakers who supported a bill that would allow tribal casinos to sue them.

California’s card rooms lost a costly legislative fight this year as they sought to kill a bill that would allow their competitors, tribal casinos, to sue them. But that didn’t stop the gambling halls from punishing a handful of lawmakers for their votes after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the gambling bill into law. In an … Read more

Bird Flu Virus Triggers State of Emergency in California

Gov. Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency to help speed up the state's response to recent bird flu detected in cattle.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday proclaimed a state of emergency to respond to concerns with the bird flu virus. Avian influenza A, or H5N1, also known as bird flu, has been detected in the state and 15 others across the nation, according to Newsom’s office. By declaring a state of emergency, Newsom said the … Read more

CalMatters: Economists Like Newsom’s Plan to Help Control Gas Prices, Refiners Don’t

CalMatters explores Gov. Gavin Newsom's plan to control gas prices and why the area refiners say there are problems with the idea.

Fall is in the air, and that means California drivers are gearing up for seasonal price increases at the pump. A plan by Gov. Gavin Newsom to hold down those spikes cleared the Assembly petroleum committee Thursday. The proposal, the focus of a special legislative session, is set to head to an Assembly floor vote … Read more

Milestones – A Reduction is in Order! – Opinion

Publisher Miles Barber calls on Governor Newsom to stop using our tax dollars as a reelection incentive and start using them to help California.

Making your decision on who you are going to vote for in our next election should be easier than chewing gum. California is known as being one of the bluest states in America, and looking at your 401K, you have good reason to be blue. With the political world looking like Humpty Dumpty on steroids, … Read more