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Vandersteel on Bass' appointee to head L.A. Dept. of Water: ‘Makes 2x more than male predecessor and L.A. is out of water. DEI = DIE'

Journalist Ann Vandersteel said that Janisse Quiñones, appointed by Karen Bass to lead the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), earns significantly more than her male predecessor, with an annual salary of $750,000.

By West LA Times | Jan 29, 2025

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Assemblywoman Sanchez on Newsom vetoing bill that forced seasonal firefighter layoffs: ‘Negligence of the highest order’

Assembly member Kate Sanchez (R-71) criticized Governor Gavin Newsom for vetoing a bill she claimed would have prevented the layoffs of thousands of seasonal firefighters.

By West LA Times | Jan 29, 2025

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Tim Sharp on LAFD shortage linked to vaccine mandate: ‘Are you surprised there’s a shortage today?’

By West LA Times | Jan 29, 2025

Journalist Tim Sharp said that with over 600 Los Angeles County firefighters losing their jobs for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine, residents should not be surprised by the firefighter shortage in combating the Palisades Fire.

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Actor Dennis Quaid on L.A. fires: 'There was no evacuation plan'

By West LA Times | Jan 29, 2025

Actor and Pacific Palisades resident Dennis Quaid has called for the resignation of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, citing her decision to travel to Ghana amid anticipated Santa Ana winds and wildfire events.

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Caitlyn Jenner amid CA Wildfires: ‘Remember this from the top of the ballot down’

By West LA Times | Jan 29, 2025

Olympian and media personality Caitlyn Jenner said that despite California and Los Angeles County paying the highest taxes in the country, the wildfires were mismanaged by officials.

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Justine Bateman on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle visiting fire victims: ‘They are tourists. Disaster tourists’

By West LA Times | Jan 29, 2025

Family Ties actress Justine Bateman has criticized Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's visit to Los Angeles wildfire victims, describing it as a "repulsive photo op" due to their status as non-local residents.

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Chairman of L.A. Times on endorsing Karen Bass: 'That was a mistake'

By West LA Times | Jan 29, 2025

Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, owner and executive chairman of the Los Angeles Times, said that endorsing Karen Bass for mayor was a mistake.

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Trump to California Wildfire victims: 'The federal government is standing behind you 100%'

By West LA Times | Jan 28, 2025

President Donald Trump said that the federal government is fully committed to supporting California communities affected by recent wildfires.

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Rep. Kamlager-Dove votes ‘No’ on bill to ban the Federal Reserve from establishing a Central Bank Digital Currency

By LA Times | 10 months ago

U.S. Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-D) voted against a bill that would ban the Federal Reserve from establishing a Central Bank Digital Currency.

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Rep. Sánchez votes ‘No’ on bill to ban the Federal Reserve from establishing a Central Bank Digital Currency

By West LA Times | Jun 6, 2024

U.S. Rep. Linda Sanchez (CA-D) voted against a bill that would ban the Federal Reserve from establishing a Central Bank Digital Currency.

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Rep. Gomez votes ‘No’ on bill to ban the Federal Reserve from establishing a Central Bank Digital Currency

By LA Times | 10 months ago

U.S. Rep. Jimmy Gomez (CA-D) voted against a bill that would ban the Federal Reserve from establishing a Central Bank Digital Currency.

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Rep. Waters votes to count illegal aliens towards seats in Congress

By LA Harbor News | 11 months ago

U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) was joined by 201 other House Democrats in unanimously voting against the Equal Representation Act, which would prevent the inclusion of illegal aliens in the count for seats in the Electoral College.

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Rep. Lieu votes to count illegal aliens towards seats in Congress

By West LA Times | May 21, 2024

U.S. Rep. Ted Lieu (D-CA) was joined by 201 other House Democrats in unanimously voting against the Equal Representation Act, which would prevent the inclusion of illegal aliens in the count for seats in the Electoral College.

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Congressional Record publishes “HONORING THE LIFE OF REVEREND GAMALIEL MANSFIELD COLLINS.....” in the Extensions of Remarks section on Oct. 14

By West LA Times | Oct 14, 2022

“HONORING THE LIFE OF REVEREND GAMALIEL MANSFIELD COLLINS.....” was published on pages E1047-E1048 of the Congressional Record on Oct. 14.

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“RECOGNIZING THE BLACK STUNTMEN AND WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION.....” published by Congressional Record in the Extensions of Remarks section on Aug. 30

By West LA Times | Aug 30, 2022

“RECOGNIZING THE BLACK STUNTMEN AND WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION.....” was published on page E886 of the Congressional Record on Aug. 30.

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Campaign spending: Top Q2 political donation recipients in California

By West LA Times | Jul 11, 2022

These California political organizations received the most money from campaign donations from April 1 to June 30, according to the Federal Election Commission.

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CA SENATOR 2: Padilla Joins Vice President Harris at Vandenberg Space Force Base to Highlight U.S. Commitment to Bolster National Security in Space

By Press release submission | Apr 18, 2022

Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) joined Vice President Kamala Harris and Representative Salud Carbajal (D-Calif.) in meeting with men and women of the United States Space Force and United States Space Command at Vandenberg Space Force Base.

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Thomas C. Bengard donates $500 to Brian L. Maryott's campaign in 2020

By West LA Times | Dec 5, 2021

Thomas C. Bengard donated $500 total to Brian L. Maryott during 2020, according to the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

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Mary Ann Reilly donates $20 to Marianne Williamson's campaign in 2020

By West LA Times | Dec 5, 2021

Mary Ann Reilly donated $20 total to Marianne Williamson during 2020, according to the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

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Hal Hanson donates $137 to Kevin McCarthy's campaign in 2020

By West LA Times | Dec 5, 2021

Hal Hanson donated $137 total to Kevin McCarthy during 2020, according to the Federal Election Commission (FEC).