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The Shocking O.C. Illegal Immigration Story That Made National News This Week

Plus, the California governor's race starts to heat up on the Republican side of the ballot and the new California GOP Chair swings through Orange County.

Andrew Clark

Gavin NewsomGavin Newsom

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Apr 18, 2025

Why California May (Finally) Be on Defense Against Trump

Plus, how Democrats are coming after Orange County's last Republican Congresswoman and a looming painful reckoning over California's EV mandate.

Andrew Clark

Gavin NewsomGavin Newsom

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Apr 04, 2025

Newsom Said Men in Women's Sports is 'Unfair.' This Week An OC GOP Lawmaker Upped the Ante

Plus, OC's Sheriff skewers California's sanctuary law and a new study blows a hole into Democrats' favorite talking point on gas prices.

Andrew Clark

Huntington BeachHuntington Beach

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Mar 21, 2025

This Orange County Democrat Just Raised Your Gas Prices

Plus, a notable Orange County omission from Washington's 2026 midterm playbooks and a new celebrity on the Huntington Beach City Council.

Andrew Clark

Gavin NewsomGavin Newsom

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Mar 14, 2025

Has Anyone Checked on 'Unhinged' Dave Min?

Plus, a $3.4 billion bombshell out of Sacramento and a looming 2026 gubernatorial fight between two Democrat heavy-weights.

Andrew Clark

California EV MandateCalifornia EV Mandate

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Feb 28, 2025

We (Maybe) Have A Winner in the SD36 Special Election?!

Plus, a possible fight over Newsom's attempt to raise gas prices by $0.65 and battle-lines drawn by OC's Congressional representatives on the GOP budget resolution.

Andrew Clark

Gavin NewsomGavin Newsom

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Jan 31, 2025

Trump Wages Water War Against Newsom

Plus, some questionable tweets by Rep. Dave Min (D), new leadership at the OC GOP, and an update on the state Senate special election.

Andrew Clark

California EV MandateCalifornia EV Mandate

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Dec 19, 2024

The Last Republican Standing in Orange County

Plus, the outgoing Biden Administration fires the opening shot in the war over California's EV mandate, and a special election is called for an Orange County state senate seat.

Andrew Clark

Katie PorterKatie Porter

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Dec 13, 2024

A Clue About What's Next For Katie Porter

Plus a new poll revealing that the GOP may not be the party of the rich, a Costa Mesa court victory, and Trump's looming war against California's high-speed rail.

Andrew Clark

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