In San Francisco, Parent Anger Focuses on School Board Recall

Three San Francisco school board members could soon be recalled as the same voter focus on education that helped elect a Republican governor in Virginia earlier this month finds an outlet on the other side of the country. School Board President Gabriela López and commissioners Alison Collins and Faauuga Moliga will face recall elections in February. Supporters of the … Continued

Second US Delegation Visits Taiwan in a Month, Defying Beijing’s Will

A U.S. Congressional delegation has kicked off a surprise one-day visit to Taiwan—the second visit from Washington to the self-ruled island this month. Despite Beijing’s previous demand over a trip cancellation, The bipartisan delegation landed in Taipei on Nov. 25 and praised Taiwan as “a force for good in the world” while meeting its president. Led by … Continued

San Francisco Apple store hit in smash-and-grab robbery

Another smash-and-grab robbery in California targeted an Apple Store in San Francisco Wednesday with suspects snatching tens of thousands of dollars worth of merchandise. The theft happened in broad daylight by four young male suspects, according to CBS San Francisco, and was witnessed by customers and staff. The suspects, law enforcement say, grabbed more than … Continued

California School District Creates New Program for Unvaccinated Students in the Wake of Vaccine Mandate

A K–8 school district in Southern California is planning to open a new program for unvaccinated students, if Gov. Gavin Newsom’s COVID-19 vaccination mandate takes effect and prevents them from receiving in-person learning. In a Nov. 23 message sent to the families of Alpine Union School District (AUSD), Superintendent Rich Newman said he and the district believe it is their … Continued

California smash-and-grabs blamed on decriminalization of theft

The organized criminal ransacking of stores in California, a state where Democratic lawmakers have dramatically reduced penalties for shoplifting, is part of a nationwide epidemic that retailers say is adding to costs. Just days after high-end stores in the San Francisco Bay Area were targeted, a group of about 20 thieves smashed windows and looted … Continued

‘General Hospital’ Actor Steve Burton Says He Was Fired for Failing to Get COVID-19 Vaccine

Actor Steve Burton, star of ABC’s “General Hospital,” claims he was fired from the show for failing to get the COVID-19 vaccine after applying for medical and religious exemptions. In a video posted to Instagram on Tuesday, Burton, who first joined the soap series in 1992, said he was aware that there have been multiple reports regarding his refusal to comply … Continued

San Francisco Mayor Has Idea to Stop Looting Over the Holiday

California has been on the cutting edge of social policy for decades now. We were defunding the police before it became cool! We didn’t exactly take money out of law enforcement budgets until recently, but we “defunded” them by taking away their ability to make arrests, protect citizens and maintain peace. Some people still don’t believe this, … Continued

Californians Flee the Coast to Inland Cities in a Mass Pandemic-Era Exodus

Since moving out of the Los Angeles area, Eva and Randy Fluker say they miss summer weekends at the beach, monthly trips to Disneyland and their favorite Mexican food and ramen joints. They don’t miss trying to squeeze their work life, two stuck-at-home kids and Ms. Fluker’s 98-year-old grandmother into a 1,700 square-foot house in Norwalk, … Continued

In California, big city DAs face shifting recall winds

Disgruntled voters in San Francisco and Los Angeles are seeking to recall their left-wing district attorneys, with the effort in San Francisco full of energy and momentum while the Los Angeles movement is trying to regain its footing. In both cases, residents have seen crime rates soar during the tenure of a district attorney who … Continued

UPDATE: Manhattan Beach School Board President Claims Parents Fighting CRT Are Defaming Her, Threatens Legal Action

As the expression goes, “If you’re catching flak, it means you’re over the target.” WeTheParents are catching flak in the form of cease and desist letters simply because they’re advocating for their children in the Manhattan Beach Unified School District – and exercising their First Amendment rights. It’s the ultimate in privilege to be able … Continued

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