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The California State Capitol is glowing green tonight in honor of Veterans Day. 💚🇺🇸
The illumination is part of #OperationGreenLight, a nationwide initiative led by the National Association of Counties (@NACoTweets) to show support and appreciation for veterans and their families.
JUST IN: In an email titled “Passing the Torch,” California Republican Party Chair Corrin Rankin tells party delegates she will NOT seek reelection at the party’s next state convention in February.
The announcement comes after California Republicans lost five U.S. House seats this election cycle under the new Prop. 50 congressional maps and amid what could be a historic low for the GOP in both chambers of the state Legislature.
“The recent election results have reinforced something I have said consistently throughout my chairmanship: our future success depends not only on raising more money or working harder, but on fundamentally changing how we work together. We must move beyond competing organizations and disconnected efforts toward a unified, coordinated strategy that puts winning ahead of everything else.”
Letter below:
Rankin also pointed to nearly $26 million raised during her tenure… and praised State Senator Tony Strickland @SenStricklandCA (R-Huntington Beach) as one of the party’s talented leaders who could take up the mantle.
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In a post on Instagram, State Sen. @SenStricklandCA (R-Huntington Beach) concedes in his re-election bid against Democrat Chris Duncan.
“I want to thank the people of the 36th Senate District for the privilege of serving you,” Strickland concluded.
Full statement below:
Governor-Elect @XavierBecerra (D-CA) announces leadership for his transition team.
Includes:
Liz Saldivar - Director of Transition
Kyle Layman and Lindsey Cobia - Senior Advisors
Arsenio Mataka - Policy Director
Nicole Elliott - Agency Review Director
Courtni Pugh and Kenneth E. Maxey II - Co-Directors of External Affairs
More info on transition timeline below:
JUST IN: Prop 40, often referred to as the proposed California “billionaire tax,” has failed, per a projection from the Associated Press.
NEW: Following Prop. 39's defeat, the measure's lead author, @carldemaio (R-San Diego), says he will "take voter ID right back to the ballot" in a future statewide election.
"We are not giving up the fight," he said. "We are not deterred by the results of a wave election."
"This was a wave election against anything associated with Republicans, including voter ID," he added, noting he believes "in a normal election, we will have an opportunity to pass Prop. 39."
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For our Spanish-speaking audience at @TelemundoBAK:
Governor-Elect Xavier Becerra (D-CA) offers remarks in Spanish at his first press conference. See below:
.@themonicamadden asks California Governor-Elect @XavierBecerra (D-CA), Assembly Speaker @CASpeakerRivas (D-Salinas), and Senate President Pro Tem @MoniqueLimonCA (D-Santa Barbara) whether they are aligned on Becerra's proposed "Power Hour."
The plan would give eligible working families up to two hours of free electricity every day. The idea is to encourage electricity use during midday hours, when solar power is abundant, rather than during more expensive peak-demand hours in the evening.
It appears there is a willingness from all three to partner on the proposal. Rivas signaled he'd like to learn more about it before committing to the idea.
California Assembly Speaker @RobertRivas_CA @CASpeakerRivas (D-Salinas) speaks on Democrats expanding their supermajorities in both chambers of the Legislature to potential historic highs.
"It's going to be historic in numbers and size."
"People want change. They are tired of being tired. We have to ensure we are delivering results."
Assemblymember @Patterdude (R-Rocklin) weighs in —>
Governor-Elect @XavierBecerra (D-CA) held his first press conference since the election. His full, unedited remarks are below.
He vowed to tackle California's affordability crisis:
"We should be focused on job 1, 2, and 3. That is cost of living, cost of living, cost of living."
His message to California families: "We want them to stay, to thrive, and to retire in California."
He also pledged to implement Prop. 1, the $11.25 billion housing bond for Californians and veterans, approved by voters on November 3.
Becerra vowed he and legislative leaders will work together. "This is going to be a partnership...but most importantly we're going to get some stuff done."
Governor-Elect @XavierBecerra (D-CA) congratulates Los Angeles Mayor-Elect @nithyavraman.
"We're going to need to work closely in this administration with all of our mayors, not just the big city mayors, but all of our mayors and supervisors."
Becerra says he hopes he can "change the relationship with local government. I know local government fears sometimes Sacramento does not pay attention to them and shortchanges them. I hope we can have conversations so they feel we are full partners."
NOW: Governor-Elect @XavierBecerra (D-CA) is holding his first press conference since his election. He’s appearing alongside California Assembly @CASpeakerRivas (D-Salinas) and Senate President Pro Tem @SMoniqueLimon @MoniqueLimonCA (D-Santa Barbara).
He says he’s committed to taking a look at the California tax system and look into “who is paying their fair share and who is not.”
Becerra's full non-edited answer when asked whether he'll commit to funding healthcare for undocumented Californians:
"Every time people ask 'will you commit to this? Will you promise to that?' That may get you elected but it's not the way you govern."
"I made it very clear I was going to be the healthcare governor for California.I made it very clear I want California to be the backstop for all families who need access to healthcare."
"But you want me to make a commitment to families without knowing what the budget will be? Without knowing where the votes are? That's just playing politics the wrong way.."
"I will take this very seriously...Am I committed to committed to make sure families don't lose their healthcare? Not only that, I am committed to expand it so more families have access to healthcare."
"But guys (looks at CA press corps), don't play this game about asking me to commit because I did not get elected doing that. A lot of other folks made these wild promises, and they're not the governor-elect."
"I cannot make a commitment without knowing what exactly I face because I don't think any voter, any taxpayer, any Californian wants to have a governor who is still acting like a politician."
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NOW: Governor-Elect @XavierBecerra (D-CA) is holding his first press conference since his election. He’s appearing alongside California Assembly @CASpeakerRivas (D-Salinas) and Senate President Pro Tem @SMoniqueLimon @MoniqueLimonCA (D-Santa Barbara).
He says he’s committed to taking a look at the California tax system and look into “who is paying their fair share and who is not.”
NOW: Governor-Elect @XavierBecerra (D-CA) is holding his first press conference since his election. He’s appearing alongside California Assembly @CASpeakerRivas (D-Salinas) and Senate President Pro Tem @SMoniqueLimon @MoniqueLimonCA (D-Santa Barbara).
He says he’s committed to taking a look at the California tax system and look into “who is paying their fair share and who is not.”
JUST IN: The late Dolores Huerta will lie in honor at the California State Capitol on Monday, November 16. Members of the public are invited to pay their respects from noon to 6 p.m.
The announcement just came in from Assembly @CASpeakerRivas and Senate President Pro Tem @SMoniqueLimon @MoniqueLimonCA.
What's next for @SteveHiltonx? At a press conference outside the California State Capitol in Sacramento this morning, Hilton quoted the famous line of Fmr. Gov Arnold @Schwarzenegger: "I'll be back."
Hilton's future? He said he's "in this for the long term, whether that is as a candidate, a leader, a policy maker, maybe all of those things. Nothing is off the table."
Hilton: "Californians want change... I wish Xavier Becerra well and I hope he can and will bring the change that people want to see in California...I hope he does that. I'll support him if he does that."
BREAKING: California Gov. @GavinNewsom says he plans to change all California death sentences to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole.
This is expected to impact all 548 California death row prisoners.
He announced his decision in the below letter to the people of California:
Harold Greene was one of my favorite local news anchors when I was growing up in Los Angeles. Professional, fair, and trustworthy. Rest in peace. 🤍
The ABC7 family is mourning the loss of longtime news anchor and reporter Harold Greene, who died at 82 years old. His work over the years earned him multiple Golden Mike, Emmy, and Edward R. Murrow awards. Greene's impact was felt by colleagues throughout the newsroom. abc7ne.ws/BYJyfA
This is the moment the crowd at @XavierBecerra’s watch party learned @CNN had called the California gubernatorial race, projecting Becerra as California’s next governor.