Critics, including Macedo and Tangipa, argued that the removals were aimed at silencing dissenting voices, particularly those who have challenged Democratic leadership. However, Rivas’s office characterized the reshuffling as a routine practice aimed at optimizing committee roles. Read More

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Assemblyman David Tangipa (R-Clovis) discusses the “Friday Night Massacre” by California Democrat Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas, who at 5pm on Friday removed Assembly Republicans from key positions on legislative committees. Read More

Rivas removed Clovis’ Tangipa, a loud advocate for reform in the face of growing wildfire threat in his Sierra-centric district, from the following posts: Assembly Insurance Committee (formerly Vice Chair) Assembly Utilities and Energy Committee Rivas appointed Tangipa to the Assembly Water, Parks, and Wildlife Committee with Macedo. Read More

Tangipa argued that the bill is dangerous because it focuses on restricting homeowners rather than punishing criminals who break into homes. Read More

Assemblyman David Tangipa has voiced strong opposition, questioning how a homeowner can be expected to make such split-second legal calculations during a home invasion. “The homeowner would have to determine within seconds why a stranger is in their house before taking any action,” Tangipa said. “And even then, they may…