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Politics Rundown: Former President Donald Trump faces criminal charges

Former President Donald J. Trump was indicted in New York on Thursday by a Manhattan grand jury.
California receives aid for winter storm effects.
Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief April 3, 2023

According to CNN, former President Donald J. Trump became the first former president to officially face criminal charges when he was indicted in New York on Thursday by a Manhattan grand jury for more than 30 counts related to business fraud. Trump’s criminal charges come following a cover-up of hush...

Politics Rundown: California improves internet access

The California Legislature passes a bill to provide high-speed internet to remote parts of the state.
Newsom administration initiates internet bandwidth increase and rolls out tax refund.
Dalet Valles and Phoebe Vrable October 17, 2022

In July, the California legislature passed a bill to improve internet access and Gov. Gavin Newsom signed it into law. The estimated budget for the high-speed internet to be implemented is $3.25 billion, with a total budget of $6 billion. San Diego hosted a ceremony for the groundbreaking of the internet...

Politics Rundown: California passes legislation and US aids Ukraine

Politics Rundown: California passes legislation and US aids Ukraine
Gov. Gavin Newsom introduces multiple pieces of legislation and the US prepares to send $1.1 billion in aid to Ukraine.
Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief September 28, 2022

Over the course of the month, Gov. Gavin Newsom has moved to sign multiple bills into action. On Sept. 5, Newsom signed a bill to improve worker conditions and raise fast food workers' minimum wage to $22 an hour.  “Today’s action gives hard working fast-food workers a stronger voice and seat...

Gov. Newsom survives recall

Gov. Newsom survives recall
A majority of Californians voted “no” in the landslide election.
Caleb Jonker, News Editor September 14, 2021

Across California, voters casted their ballots to determine the fate of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s time in office. The majority of California voters said “no” when asked if they wanted to recall Newsom, securing the rest of his term. RECALL PROCESS Aside from Newsom, only one other California governor—Gray...

Newsom’s strict COVID-19 restrictions affect California university students

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Gov. Gavin Newsom’s recall election next week displays growing dissatisfaction among college students.
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor August 30, 2021

For the first time since 2003, a California governor is fighting for his place in office as a recall election is set for Sept. 14. Because of his harsh COVID-19 policies, over two million California residents signed the recall petition for Gov. Gavin Newsom. If the vote to recall him is passed, the next...

Politics Rundown: Biden pushes to ease student debt

Politics Rundown: Biden pushes to ease student debt
In light of COVID-19, many financial aid plans are being explored for Americans.
Maria Weyne and Natalie Willis April 5, 2021

As of April 5, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau began pushing to temporarily end home foreclosures until 2022, given the pandemic at hand. President Joe Biden has also begun looking into canceling student debt after pausing loan payments as part of COVID-19 relief, according to USA Today. On...

It is time to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom

It is time to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom
Why California’s “do as I say, not as I do” governor needs to go.
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor March 12, 2021

Lately, the Golden State has been looking a little rusty. With one of the nation’s highest homelessness rates, poor forest management and climate change threatening home safety, not to mention strict COVID-19 stay-at-home orders and curfews, many residents are upset and frustrated with the way Gov....

COVID-19 update: increase in vaccine distribution and state reopening plans

COVID-19 update: increase in vaccine distribution and state reopening plans
The CDC updated gathering guidelines amid new vaccine rollout.
Bethsabe Camacho, Deputy News Editor March 8, 2021

After a year marked by lockdowns, increases in coronavirus cases and over half a million deaths, states are beginning to loosen their restrictions. Americans can expect to go back to some level of normalcy now that cases, on average, are on a downward trend, there are more vaccine distributions, and...

California to reopen theme parks and stadiums by April 1

California to reopen theme parks and stadiums by April 1
With a downward trend of COVID-19 cases, Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered slow reopening of major outdoor gatherings.
Maria Weyne, News Editor March 5, 2021

On March 5, Gov. Gavin Newson officially announced that red tier counties in California will allow the reopening of theme parks and stadiums on April 1.  According to Newsom, since California has been seeing a major downward trend in coronavirus cases, counties reaching the red tier will be able...

Anti-asian crime rates increase throughout California

Anti-asian crime rates increase throughout California
As the Asian American community pleas for safety, lawmakers push for new bills.
Maria Weyne, News Editor March 2, 2021

From the start of the pandemic, the Asian American community has been attributed to spreading the coronavirus throughout the country according to KTLA News. Since former-President Donald Trump nicknamed the coronavirus as the “Kung flu” and “Chinese virus,” the Asian community has seen an increase...

Financial relief for low-income Californians

Financial relief for low-income Californians
California lawmakers approve coronavirus aid package worth $7.6 billion.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief March 1, 2021

On Feb 23, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a legislative package to provide financial relief to low-income California residents. The package builds on Gov. Newsom’s January state budget proposal. WHO IS ELIGIBLE?  Of the $7.6 billion legislative package, $3.7 billion will be used to provide $600 payments...

February celebrations may spike COVID-19 cases in L.A. county

February celebrations may spike COVID-19 cases in L.A. county
As Super Bowl weekend comes to an end, officials speculate coronavirus cases going up for the month of February.
Maria Weyne, News Editor February 8, 2021

After the holiday season surge in cases, declines were seen throughout California, leading Gov. Gavin Newsom to lift California’s stay at home order on Jan. 26. Despite the downward trend, Los Angeles County health officials advised residents to be careful with both the Super Bowl LV and Valentine’s...