Powerhouse prosecutor representing former Newsom aide facing corruption charges Powerhouse former prosecutor says he’s “livid” over the FBI’s treatment of onetime Newsom chief of staff, arrested on corruption charges.

Powerhouse former prosecutor says he’s “livid” over the FBI’s treatment of onetime Newsom chief of staff, arrested on corruption charges.

Newsom put then-chief on leave last year amid criminal probe

Dana Williamson, Newsom's former Chief of Staff, four others, indicted for corruption - Capitol Weekly Dana Williamson, Gov. Newsom's former Chief of Staff, who stepped down in December last year, was indicted by federal officials today, charged with corruption.  Also named in the indictment were Democ...

Dana Williamson, Gov. Newsom's former Chief of Staff, was indicted by federal officials, charged with corruption. Also named in the indictment were Democratic consultant Greg Campbell, Sean McCluskie, McCluskie’s spouse & an unnamed former public official
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Hilary Clinton 'addressed' the email server - and a dozen other issues... but it didn't matter to voters, and I suspect it will be the same thing here. There's an old adage in politics, 'when you're explaining, you're losing' and Platner is doing a lotta explaining

This result should be painfully obvious to anyone who knows anything at all about politics

Bipartisan buddies: @schwarzenegger.bsky.social and Gray Davis had a pizza party for veterans today

Jury acquits D.C. 'sandwich guy' charged with chucking a sub at a federal agent Sean Dunn faced single misdemeanor offense after federal grand jurors refused to indict him on the felony charge sought by prosecutors.

BREAKING: JUSTICE DEPARTMENT EATS A LOSS IN 'SANDWICH GUY' CASE AS JURORS FIND DEFENDANT NOT GUILTY www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...

RCP was one of my go-to sites 10-15 years ago, but has not been credible for a very long time.

A seeming bit of history tonight as Ghazala Hashmi becomes the first Asian American to win statewide office in Virginia - and the first Muslim woman to win statewide office *anywhere* in the United States.

totally.

15 DUIs, still driving: California's failure to take repeat drunk drivers off the road As alcohol-related roadway deaths spike across the state, a CalMatters investigation finds California has some of the weakest DUI laws in the country.

California, birthplace of Mothers Against Drunk Drivers, has some of the weakest DUI laws in the country. From @calmatters.org:

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Challenges to Pelosi part of broader movement to replace the Democratic Party's old guard Rep. Nancy Pelosi's most serious primary challenge in decades is not just a local political moment, but a prominent example of a generational reckoning underway in the Democratic Party.

Challenges to Pelosi part of broader movement to replace the Democratic Party's old guard

A comms legend. Will never forget his quote about the Green Party: "It's like a watermelon: green on the outside, red on the inside"

Wonder how long it takes Sanders to rescind his endorsement?

I'm not a fan of most of Sliwa's policies, but this is a master class in how to conduct a press interview.

a guy playing Grateful Dead songs on acoustic guitar will clear out a party faster than spraying a fire extinguisher

Anybody else notice a big uptick in these lottery-win stories? I see several of these a day now.

California Votes: Proposition 50 - October 14, 2025 - Capitol Weekly Join Capitol Weekly, CalMatters, and the University of California Student and Policy Center for: . California Votes: Proposition 50 Should Californians support mid-decade redistricting? . October 14, ...

Join Capitol Weekly, @calmatters.org and @ucstudentpolicy.bsky.social on Oct. 14 for CALIFORNIA VOTES: PROPOSITION 50. We'll moderate a debate on whether voters should approve or reject California's new congressional district maps. Free but registration required.
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Had a fun time chatting with @eddy-owt.bsky.social about music, tonight's show at the Torch and Prop. 50. Hear the interview here: kdrt.org/audio/audio-...

Looking forward to talking about th' Losin Streaks, sixties garage punk, Sacto music and whatever else! Friday, 3-4pm at kdrt.org

How Charlie Kirk became a leader of the conservative youth movement New York Times reporter Robert Draper explains Kirk's rise and legacy. He was killed Sept. 10. Draper also discusses conservative commentator Nick Fuentes, a rival of Kirk's with a large following.

Really insightful look at Charlie Kirk and the right wing ecosystem he comes from

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Nice tribute to a Sacramento icon. Was proud to call Chuck a friend for almost 40 years

If I were an advertiser I _REALLY_ wouldn't want my ads running on this show

U.S. Attacked Boat Near Venezuela Multiple Times to Kill Survivors American officials said the repeat drone strikes were carried out by Special Forces, and more attacks could come soon.

EXCLUSIVE: U.S. Attacked Boat Near Venezuela Multiple Times to Kill Survivors

American officials said the repeat drone strikes were carried out by Special Operations Command, and more attacks could come soon.

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Updated the story with a statement from the company that is developing the project that seems have been the subject of this legislation.

First, as we start #CA175 Day, I just want to say that it's an amazing place we live. There is a 65 ft long mural in the Gillis Hall reading room at the @castatelibrary.bsky.social and my favorite part is that it depicts California as both a land of industry and a land of agriculture.

John Burton, a titan of 20th Century California politics has died at age 92. Watch the Oral History with journalist Jerry Roberts conducted with Burton here:
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my point is, liberals need to stop looking for an imaginary Faux Rogan and focus on communicating in a way that plays to their strengths. Obama was very good at that, for example