Assemblymember David Tangipa, a Republican, warned that the bill would allow California to punish crime victims if they don’t “exhaust all options” before opening fire on the person trying to rob, rape, or kill them. “We have situations where police have to react in the moment, and those are trained…
Tasked with managing the internal tensions is pugilistic Leader James Gallagher, who remains popular by straddling the caucus’ left and right flanks but is unable to run for Legislature again in 2026 due to term limits…Part of it is a generational divide. One bloc would prefer a greener leader such…
It marked the 36th year of the event. The group was founded in 1988 and its mission statement is to “enlighten and advise the public about the wise use of our natural resources.” In addition, the group hosts tours and activities for interested citizens, politicians, and school children. The event…
Macedo was removed from the Budget Committee and the Budget Subcommittee for Climate Crisis, Resources, Energy, and Transportation and appointed to the Elections Committee. Tangipa was removed from the Insurance Committee and the Utilities and Energy Committee, and Patterson was removed from the Health Committee Read More
Republicans, however, slammed the proposal: Assemblymember David Tangipa of Fresno told me the bill encroaches on the Second Amendment, and that it would allow the state to punish victims if they don’t “exhaust all options” and act within “the parameters of what the state wants them to do. Read More