2026 is shaping up to be a year of city council candidates with problematic pasts.You may recall…
Libby Schaaf’s Actions Become Focus of Congressional Bill
The “Libby Schaaf Act” would punish elected officials who alert the public about ICE raids.
Santa Clarita Joins the SB 54 Revolt
Santa Clarita became the first city in Los Angeles County to formally oppose the state’s sanctuary law on Wednesday.
Two More Cities Balk at Sanctuary State Challenge
Thanks but no thanks.
Beaumont Votes to Oppose Sanctuary Law
Beaumont has become the first Inland Empire city to voice formal opposition to the California Values Act.
Several More Cities Join Sanctuary Fight
Meanwhile, Los Alamitos holds final vote to exempt itself from SB 54.
Another Banner Week in California’s Sanctuary Civil War
Huntington Beach, Aliso Viejo, and Escondido all joined the fight against Sacramento this week. Costa Mesa looked poised to do the same.
Sanctuary State? Count Los Alamitos Out.
A small city in Orange County has become the first to exempt itself from California’s sanctuary state law.