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Young Democrats of America release statement on President Biden’s announcement for student debt cancellation

The Young Democrats commend the Biden Administration on their effort to forgive $10,000 of debt for those making under $125,000 a year and $20,000 for pell grant recipients making under $125,000. This is a much needed step in the right direction down a very long path to rectifying years of Read More

SEARAC welcomes student loan forgiveness, calls for debt-free college

SEARAC commends the Biden administration for its commitment to canceling student loans for many borrowers. Today’s Executive Order would have the Department of Education cancel:  Up to $10,000 for individuals making less than $125,000 (and households making $250,000 or less)  Up to $20,000 for Pell Grant recipients These amounts are Read More

Republican Leader questions governor’s victory lap on homelessness

Assembly Republican Leader James Gallagher (Yuba City) issued a statement in advance of Governor Newsom’s afternoon media event where he is expected to celebrate his successes on reducing homelessness: “I think the Governor’s Media Advisory included a typo. California is leading the nation in homelessness, not the other way around,” Read More

Vicente Sarmiento campaign states Sarmiento in best position to win for Orange County Board of Supervisors District 2

Santa Ana Mayor Vicente Sarmiento is best positioned to win the newly-drawn, Latino-majority Orange County Board of Supervisors 2nd District as demonstrated by his commanding primary victory; overwhelming fundraising advantage; coalition of endorsers; and right record and message to lead in this critical moment for Orange County. Primary Winner: Vicente Read More

Casting announced for new dramatic musical Bright Blue Sky at the Rose Center Theater

The production will premiere on September 9th at the Rose Center Theater in Westminster, California located at the heart of Orange County. Announcing the cast for the Rose Center Theater’s upcoming musical Bright Blue Sky. A new dramatic musical by Emmy nominated Producer Vincent Aniceto (book & lyrics) and Managing Read More

Sen. Bates’ bill to expand protections for patients of rehabilitation programs signed into law

Senator Patricia Bates (R-Laguna Niguel) issued the following statement on SB 1165 being signed into law: “I am thankful Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill 1165 into law. SB 1165 builds on the protections outlined under “Brandon’s Law” (2021) by ensuring patients are shielded from false and misleading statements on medical Read More

California Senate Republicans: Democrats push for zero bail, despite huge concerns for public safety

Legislative Democrats have breathed life anew into Senate Bill 262, a controversial and dangerous policy proposal that would create a “Zero Bail” system in California. This comes on the heels of Senate Republicans securing a veto of legislation that would have legalized drug dens. “Between 2020 and 2021, the Yolo Read More