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…
YUBA COUNTY – Beale Air Force Base has been selected as the preferred site for the U.S. Air Force’s new Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program. This next-generation drone initiative that will shape the future of air combat. The move brings national defense innovation, high-tech jobs, and economic momentum to the…
Refuse to make it a felony to buy a 16- or 17-year-old for sex SACRAMENTO — Assembly Democrat leadership had one job today. Protect kids. They failed. Instead of passing a straightforward felony penalty for buying 16- and 17-year-old children for sex, they gutted the bill and replaced it with…
Legislation passes through critical policy committees SACRAMENTO – Four bills authored by Assemblyman James Gallagher (R-East Nicolaus) advanced through the legislative process this week at the State Capitol. Each measure authored by Gallagher is targeted at solving problems and supporting communities in the 3rd Assembly District. “As the North State’s…