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Calpeek’s summer recess continues, but we don’t want to leave Peekers without their weekly dose of Calpeek, so this week we bring you: Calpeek, The Political Water Cooler – Musical Edition. A few of our favorite Peeks with an appropriate (and yes, sometimes sarcastic) soundtrack.
Thank you for allowing those standing around the water cooler to continue with a much needed break and we will see you soon.

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We continue to celebrate independence from our computers, so there will be no new peeks this week. If you are feeling neglected and missing your weekly dose of peeks, we suggest reading some oldies but goodies. Follow our link in bio to read some of our favorites.

Summer has arrived and we are looking at a cover up, but not for the beach. We also have another rich person who thinks it might be fun to be a high-level elected official, more corruption, and a well-funded fake coalition. The U.S. Supreme Court takes a pass and California’s budget negotiations are meeting a few bumps along the road.
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Summer has officially started but there is no taking a vacation from politics, government, corruption, or silly ideas. We have all that and more in this week’s edition.
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# LaborContracts # StaceyShin

Politicians are often accused of throwing shade or being shady, but we have a different shade story and it illustrates the sad side of how we make government messy. Add that to a sad story about the weak campaign compliance efforts. On the positive side, Californians like direct democracy, a former D.A. has a new job, there will be a new mayor of Sacramento, and La Jolla wants to become a city (did you know it wasn’t?).
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This week, we have some suggestions for the Governor and for the Dodger’s research department. We ask about the significance of a group of resignations and wonder if the goat herding industry can survive in California. Also, Tap Water shares some thoughts, legislators are trying to make changes to animal telemedicine, some state legislation has survived the “house of origin” deadline, and California will have another contested race for Congress.
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Those of us around the water cooler hope you take time this weekend to remember and honor those who sacrificed their lives to protect the United States. We also hope you have a few minutes to explore dogs on government reports, sisters beating hate, dead people not getting money, a few updates from the campaign trail, and to welcome Kristen Go. We also have a quick look at someone trying to overthrow the government who also wants to serve in government. Gotta love the irony.
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Please join Calpeek in celebrating the life and legacy of Gloria Molina. This week we also take a few minutes to look at an unusual compromise, the (self-promoting) publicity around a new Ambassador, a four-day work week, budget deadlines, rainbows, a hot gubernatorial race, and a not so hot state senate race.
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This week we mourn the passing of a political giant most people have never heard of. We also take a look at the political power of organized labor, the suspense files, new voter registration data, reparations, DiFi, and a judge’s interesting view of “deterrence”.
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Joe declares as does Eleni, Betty and Wendy, Buffy is fighting for news, Newsom says “no” to Senate Dems, and you may not be as crazy as you think. All of this plus commentary by Rusty Pipe regarding Fox’s decision to “Nip Tuck” in this week’s CalPeek.
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It wouldn’t be a week in California politics without a guilty plea. We also have some political musical chairs along with a politician declaring a historic victory that most of us missed. Money keeps flowing into the open U.S. Senate race and a young elected official is showing us new ethical challenges. Meanwhile, Sacramento takes on pesky hidden fees.

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Has someone checked the water in San Diego? They seem to have more than their fair share of drama and questionable acts these days. Although the same could be said about Los Angeles and its special elections, lack of special elections, insider deals, and some craziness. And then we have the Governor’s tweets that are “not policy”. Our final peek is just plain sad so only read it if your weekend can withstand some dark clouds. 🔗 Read all the latest peeks 👀 in our bio.

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San Diego County Drama, Mosquitos, Failed Recall, New Political Party, Voter Registration Data, & Newsom Goes South.

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Gavin Wins Fight with Big Oil
On March 28th, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law a bill that gives the state’s energy commission oversight authority on oil companies to determine any future price gouging and impose penalties. According to CNN, the law is intended to create transparency in the state’s oil market and how oil companies come up with their pricing. The new law is a victory for Newsom and one that some expect he’ll use when courting future voters when he’s not running for President (winking emoji). Link in bio.

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The Winking Emojis Took Him Down 😉

Long term politician Mark Ridley-Thomas was found guilty of bribery and conspiracy in a Los Angeles Federal Court. Calpeek has been following the story since Ridley-Thomas was indicted in 2021. The written indictment includes text from emails that Ridley-Thomas sent to USC Dean Marilyn Flynn, who pleaded guilty to bribery last year, and another individual who is believed to be Sebastian Ridley-Thomas. The emails included “winking face emoji” which were written out in the indictment at least six times. Read the winking emoji indictment in our bio.

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We have a conviction, resignation, and an arrest, and we are not even talking about the former U.S. President. In non-corruption news, the governor still has gas and water issues while Skittles and Ding Dongs are under fire. On the good news side: it’s ok to be gay and travel.

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Undecided from Border to Border

There are always some people who are undecided until the moment they cast a ballot and the upcoming election seems to have plenty of undecided voters.

https://www.calpeek.com/2022/11/03/undecided-from-border-to-border/

SEIU CA Tries to Deliver Whopper of a Blow to Fast Food Industry

AB 275, which would establish a 10-member Fast Food Council that would set minimum standards for wages, hours and workplace conditions The International Franchise Association (IFA) and National Restaurant Association quickly filed a referendum seeking to overturn the law..

https://www.calpeek.com/2022/11/03/seiu-ca-tries-to-deliver-whopper-of-a-blow-to-fast-food-industry/

Election Predictions

We have our election brackets at the ready. Predictions are bouncing off the water cooler and below are the highlights.

https://www.calpeek.com/2022/11/03/election-predictions/

Gloves Come Off as Ads Go On The Attack

We know it’s getting close to election day our mailboxes and favorite television channels become jammed with attack ads.

https://www.calpeek.com/2022/11/03/gloves-come-off-as-ads-go-on-the-attack/

Will California Be Hit by Red Wave?

California is known for its beaches and waves, but will it soon be known for its Red Wave after Tuesday’s election?

https://www.calpeek.com/2022/11/03/will-california-be-hit-by-red-wave/

Calpeek readers are probably well aware of the recorded conversation among L.A. city leaders, that included racist remarks.

The City of Angels is Not Always Full of Angels Calpeek readers are probably well aware of the recorded conversation among L.A. city leaders, that included racist remarks.

The S.F. D.A's race is back in the news with the list of candidates attempting to win the support of voters in the upcoming November election.

All Eyes Once Again On S.F. D.A. Race The S.F. D.A's race is back in the news with the list of candidates attempting to win the support of voters in the upcoming November election

Governor Gavin Newsom believes there are 9.5 billion reasons the state is recognizing the stress and strain that families are going through.

When Gas Pains Pay Off Governor Gavin Newsom believes there are 9.5 billion reasons the state is recognizing the stress and strain that families are going through.

The legal challenge into Lolee’s residency may be over for now, but Lolee is also facing an investigation by the FPPC.

Do You Know Where You Live? The Definition of Residency. The legal challenge into Lolee’s residency may be over for now, but Lolee is also facing an investigation by the FPPC.

Not even the salmon stuffed bears in Katmai National Park are immune from butt heads trying to mess with a legitimate election.

Voter Fraud in the Fat Bear Week Election! Oh My. Not even the salmon stuffed bears in Katmai National Park are immune from butt heads trying to mess with a legitimate election.

Here are some quick updates on what’s happening in politics and government this week:

We have a special legislative session! Exciting stuff. Governor Gavin Newsom has said he will call for a special legislative session in December in an effort to punish oil companies for “rank price gouging”. Calpeek does not know why the Governor is waiting until December, although a cynic might suggest it has something to do with an election that is just a few weeks away.

Billionaire real estate developer Rick Caruso’s campaign has implemented a field operation that includes hundreds of paid precinct walkers. That is not unusual in a city election unless the city is as big as Los Angeles. A field operation that size takes millions of dollars to effectively implement. Talk around the water cooler says Caruso will spend, at least, $10 million on just the field operation.

Water wars heat up. On Wednesday, the California Coastal Commission gave their ok to the building of a desalination plant in Orange County. There is significant controversy around desalination efforts, but this is one step forward for its supporters.

Home - Calpeek Calpeek readers are probably well aware of the recorded conversation among L.A. city leaders, that included racist remarks.

Read this weeks latest political rumors and headlines from around the political watercooler

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Home - Calpeek More than a week after the primary, votes are still being tallied and races decided. Pending results may show trouble for some incumbents. Meanwhile, state legislators pass a budget that raises eyebrows, team-Garcetti attempts to intimidate a U.S. Senator, Retired Naval Captain, and NASA astronaut,....

Breaking news Peekers – Assemblymember Robert Rivas (D-30) has been seen meeting with Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon. Talk around the Water Cooler is that Rivas has the votes to become the new Speaker.

https://www.calpeek.com/2022/05/27/breaking-news-peekers-do-we-have-a-new-assembly-speaker/

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