AB 379 clears Assembly with bipartisan support after push from Republicans and survivor advocates SACRAMENTO — The California State Assembly today passed AB 379, legislation that would make it a felony for adults to solicit sex from 16- and 17-year-olds. The bill received bipartisan support after Republicans led a successful…

Newsom wants a scapegoat. The Legislative Analyst’s Office warned him. The crisis is his. SACRAMENTO — Assembly Republican Leader James Gallagher (East Nicolaus) responded today to Governor Gavin Newsom’s May Revision of the 2025-26 state budget. California is now facing a $12 billion deficit, and instead of taking responsibility, Newsom…

SACRAMENTO – Today, in response to the arrest of two teens accused of planning a violent attack in Tehama County, Assemblyman James Gallagher (R-East Nicolaus) issued the following statement commending the swift action of the Tehama County Sheriff’s Office and local law enforcement: “I want to thank Tehama County Sheriff…

SACRAMENTO — Gavin Newsom rolled out his latest plan on homelessness. His old hometown newspaper didn’t even pretend to take it seriously. Emily Hoeven of the San Francisco Chronicle called it what it is: a rerun. No new ideas. No binding action. No impact. “Newsom’s announcement contained little news.” The…

SACRAMENTO — After weeks of public outcry and sustained pressure from Assembly Republicans, Democratic leaders announced they will reverse course on AB 379 and restore automatic felony charges for adults who solicit sex from 16- and 17-year-olds. Assembly Republican Leader James Gallagher issued the following statement: “This is another big…