Today I was on Inga Barks’ radio program on KERN radio in Bakersfield. Topics we discussed included the state budget crisis, Assemblyman Danny Gilmore’s quixotic support of Proposition 1A ($16 billion in higher taxes) on the June ballot, the California Energy Commission’s efforts to ban big screen televisions, and the attempt by the legislature to create a brand new California Blueberry Commission. To listen — click on the link below. For those in the Fresno area, I will be on again with Inga this afternoon in the 5pm hour on KMJ radio.… Read More

Steve Danon, the longtime San Diego politico and chief of staff to Congressman Brian Bilbray, has taken the first official step to run for the third district County Supervisorial seat, held the last 16-plus years by Pam Slater-Price.

Danon filed a Candidate Intention Form 501 with the Registrar of Voters on July 10, giving him the ability to raise campaign funds. A voice mail has also been established, with Steve’s friendly voice greeting callers (I may be among the first) with, "Thanks for calling Steve Danon for County Supervisor" and directing folks to www.stevedanon.com. The crisp-looking website includes links to his Facebook and Twitter pages.

Danon, a self-described moderate, has been a force in the area political scene and GOP circles for over two decades. He previously served as chief of staff to County Supervisor Ron Roberts, and ran for San Diego City Council in 2001, a barn-burner won by Donna Frye.

Although there has been "talk" of Danon running for Supervisor, this concrete early action — given Slater-Price’s current fifth term doesn’t end until 2012… Read More

While a formal announcement has yet to be made, we here at the FlashReport would like to congratulate freshman State Senator Bob Huff on his new position as Chairman of the Senate Republican Caucus. FR broke the news just days ago that George Runner had announced his departure from this position. The conch shell will officially be passed from Runner to Huff at the end of the month…… Read More

Steve Poizner, whom I have endorsed for Governor,traveled to the Central Valley yesterday and presented his water policy plan that calls for bold and immediate action to be taken in an effort to bring water to the Central Valley. In his call for increased recognition of this crisis, Steve sent a letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi and demanded that she introduce legislation before Congress to help resolve this issue. If you live in the Central Valley, as I do, then you’re all too familiar with the current water problem. Congress refuses to make the needs of Californians a priority and has allowed out of control regulations to hurt our farmers, businesses, and citizens. Steve Poizner understands that the bureaucrats in Washington, D.C. don’t know what’s best for the people of the Central Valley. It’s the local residents and farmers who know what’s best for their land and their livelihoods. That’s why Steve presented a plan that includes bold solutions for the immediate future and … Read More

The California Republican Party today released a new web ad entitled "Get Serious." The web ad highlights the status of the state budget crisis and displays Democrat leaders Karen Bass, Darrell Steinberg, Noreen Evans, Lori Saldana, and Isadore Hall, in their own words demonstrating their out-of-touch and insincere approach to the state’s budget problem.

Democrat leaders in Sacramento have shown a startling lack of accountability and flippant attitude regarding the tough decisions lawmakers must make. Conversely, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and Republican lawmakers have stood up for California by pressing for a comprehensive solution to the budget crisis, that does not increase the economic burden on our already struggling California families.

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Longtime FR friend Ward Connerly penned the following commentary to explain to FR readers why he endorsed Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner for Governor…

Why I Support Steve Poizner By Ward Connerly I love California, but if I were not already a resident of this state, I would not be tempted to relocate here. Taxes are too high. We have been unable to control unbridled immigration – legal and illegal, the result of which is a… Read More

Governor Schwarzenegger has unveiled a tough new 60 second television commercial in which he looks straight into the camera and makes it clear to Californians that the Governor is committed to rejecting any budget that includes tax increases, that does not curb waste fraud or abuse, or that "kicks the can" into the future. It’s a great commercial, and in sixty seconds provides and much stronger message to the public than the weak California Teachers Association ads that ran last week. You can see the Governor’s new commercial below.

I want to take the opportunity to thanks and commend Governor… Read More

Governor Schwarzenegger has unveiled a tough new 60 second television commercial in which he looks straight into the camera and makes it clear to Californians that the Governor is committed to rejecting any budget that includes tax increases, that does not curb waste fraud or abuse, or that "kicks the can" into the future. It’s a great commercial, and in sixty seconds provides and much stronger message to the public than the weak California Teachers Association ads that ran last week. You can see the Governor’s new commercial below.

I want to take the opportunity to thanks and commend Governor… Read More