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US childhood vaccination rates fall again as exemptions set another record U.S. kindergarten vaccination rates inched down again last year and the proportion of children with exemptions rose to an all-time high.

Re CDC vax waffle: Dr. Sean O’Leary, of American Academy of Pediatrics: ““To sort of weaken the language or weaken the messaging that they’re sending is very concerning, because what they say does matter.” AP: kindergarten vaccination rates drop #maha??? apnews.com/article/vacc...

I love watching Mike Yastrzemski. So sorry to see him go. But I bet he will hit many more homeruns in KC.

Kamala Harris says she is not running for California governor Former Vice President Kamala Harris said Wednesday she is not running for governor of California in 2026, keeping the door open for a 2028 presidential run.

Kamala Harris is not running for governor. But: "I look forward to getting back out and listening to the American people, helping elect Democrats across the nation who will fight fearlessly, and sharing more details in the months ahead about my own plans.” www.latimes.com/california/s...

You understand that they get their material from the news organizations you denigrate, right?

George Skelton’s tribute y to the last of Giv. Reagan’s people left in Sacramento. There’s a lesson here: Straight-shooting advisor George Steffes always had Reagan’s ear

Decades ago, I covered a mob trial in which Jimmy “The Weasel” Frantianno testified about a shakedown he attempted of a Vegas casino owner. The Paramount shakedown would make him blush.

It’s gonna pass and in the months and years to come we’ll learn all that’s in it.

Don’t even start on Nevada

SB Media Alum Ignites Online Furor with Shock Video of Feds Beating Immigrant Dad of Three U.S. Marines Here's the story behind the story of 48-year old gardener set upon and beaten by masked men while cutting the lawn at an Orange County IHOP

Read about the journalist behind the shocking video of the ICE assault on the IHOP landscapers/father of three sons who have served our country.. h/t Jerry Roberts Santa Barbara Newsmakers open.substack.com/pub/sbnewsma...

What’s that guy’s name again: James David Vance? James Donald Bowman?

The 47 Seconds That Saved Kamala Harris’s Political Career

Eastman ran for California Attorney General in 2010. He lost the GOP primary to Steve Cooley but raised the issue that Kamala Harris used to beat Cooley--that he'd collect an LA County pension and the AG's salary if he won, as the NYT's Shane Goldmacher detailed: www.nytimes.com/2024/08/18/u...

" ... Eastman’s considerable indifference weighs heavily in our disbarment recommendation as we are concerned about future misconduct."

"To this day, Eastman claims nefarious forces behind former President Biden’s 2020 electoral win. ... when an attorney fails to understand or appreciate present misconduct, it causes concern that the attorney will commit other ethical violations in the future.

"That false narrative resulted in the undermining of our country’s electoral process, reduced faith in election
professionals, and lessened respect for the courts of this land."

"Although there was no clear and convincing evidence that Eastman’s January 6, 2021 statements had a causal
connection to the resulting riots, Eastman’s misconduct did cause harm. He used his skills to push a false narrative in the courtroom, in the White House, and in the media."

Getting around to reading the State Bar decision to uphold the recommendation that John C. Eastman, Trump's lawyer, be disbarred. "Whether in the courts, to former Vice-President Pence and his staff, or to the public, Eastman consistently failed to be honest." Pg 95 horvitzlevy.com/R5FD3S351/as...

Lots of anti-ICE signs at No Kings rally in Woodland, California. Thing about police agencies is they need public support to carry out their jobs.

“No Kings” rally at Old Courthouse, Woodland, Calif.

Woodland, California.

Alex Padilla came to the SacBee editorial board seeking our endorsement for Sec of State in 2014. I asked him how many Californians he intended to add to voter register rolls. He asked me for a number. I said I didn’t know but how abt 1 mill. He added 4 million new voters during his time in office.

Sen. Padilla will return your call.

US Senator Alex Padilla’s father was a cook at DuPars. Padilla didn’t speak English when he started school. He grew up in Pacoima. He graduated from MIT. He is not a jerk.

Alex Padilla confrontation shocks senators

Padilla getting cuffed while in the ground shocks some senators but not all of them: Sen. Lindsey Graham scoffed that Padilla “got what he wanted, he’s on TV.” What would John McCain say? www.politico.com/newsletters/...

California Sen. Alex Padilla forcibly removed, detained during Kristi Noem press conference The immigration sweeps have spread fear and uncertainty across the region and forced some into hiding.

California Sen. Alex Padilla forcibly removed, detained during Kristi Noem press conference. One federal agent turned to the staff member filming and said: “There’s no recording allowed out here, per FBI rights.” FBI rights? www.latimes.com/california/s...

We published real photos of troops sleeping on a floor in L.A. Right-wing critics called them fake So widespread were the claims that fact-checking organizations launched inquiries. Then the Pentagon confirmed the Chronicle’s images of National Guard troops in Los Angeles were authentic.

SF Chronicle published real photos of troops sleeping on a floor in L.A. Right-wing critics called them fake
Spoiler alert: The Chron was right.
www.sfchronicle.com/california/a...

National Guard troops in Los Angeles seen sleeping on floors State troops sent to Los Angeles by the Trump administration, without the approval of California Gov. Gavin Newsom, were expected to sleep on floors or outdoors, a source told the Chronicle.

‘Wildly underprepared’: National Guard troops seen sleeping on floors in exclusive photos … They have no provision for food, water or fuel.

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The silence of “small government Republicans” is deafening. I guess that is so 1981.

Anyone remember Kent State?

I still won’t buy a Tesla but this is fun to watch.

Special Episode: California Insurance Crisis – The Los Angeles Fires - Capitol Weekly CAPITOL WEEKLY PODCAST: A Special Episode of the Capitol Weekly Podcast, recorded live at the California Insurance Crisis, which was held in Sacramento on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. This is Panel 2: The...

CAPITOL WEEKLY PODCAST: #CaliforniaInsuranceCrisis: The Los Angeles Fires. With Sonoma County Sup. James Gore, Steve Hawks, IBHS, Kelsey Szamet, Eaton Fire Survivors Network; Nancy Wallace, @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social, Moderated by @danmorain.bsky.social
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