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California Democratic Party chairman accused of sexual harassment

Written on 26 Nov, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 13 comments

The openly gay chairman of the California Democratic Party is facing allegations of sexual assault or harassment of staff members, accusations lodged by the party’s third-in-command. [SF Chronicle] On Saturday, party Vice Chairman Daraka Larimore-Hall sent an email to the... (Continue reading)

California Democrats deadlock on top races, snub Feinstein

Written on 28 Feb, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

The California Democratic Party concluded its state convention over the weekend without endorsing longtime U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein, nor a single candidate in the top four races on the ticket. According to party rules, a candidate must receive 60 percent... (Continue reading)

California progressives may take battle over Democratic chair to court

Written on 24 Jul, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

The California Democratic Party has certified the results of its state chairmanship election in which the establishment candidate narrowly edged the leader of the statewide progressive movement. Progressive leaders are still not content, though, and are threatening to take the... (Continue reading)

Progressives win battle for SLO County Democratic Party Chair

Written on 20 Jul, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 17 comments

Following months of battling for control of the San Luis Obispo County Democratic Party, the SLO County Progressives have taken over the helm of the local party. On Monday, the SLO County Democratic Party elected Rosemary Canfield, the choice of... (Continue reading)

Anger erupts after California speaker dumps single-payer bill

Written on 29 Jun, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 42 comments

California progressives are furious with Democratic Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon, who last week halted the the single-payer health care bill that had passed the state Senate. Rendon and his critics are now trading blows as progressives lobby for the speaker... (Continue reading)

The Democratic Party’s way forward is representing the homefolk

Written on 29 Dec, 2016 in Featured, Opinion | 18 comments

OPINION by STEW JENKINS Editor’s note: A column by Democrat Stew Jenkins will run in CalCoastNews every other Thursday, rotating with a column by Republican Mike Brown. “I’m a gun tot’n, Christian Democrat,” said the red white and blue bumper... (Continue reading)

California Democrats try to thwart Trump’s immigration policies

Written on 5 Dec, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 25 comments

California Democrats are introducing a host of bills aimed at stopping President-elect Donald Trump’s immigration policies, real or perceived, from taking effect in the state. One package of bills consists of urgent measures that, if passed, would take effect immediately.... (Continue reading)

California Democrat Party considering financial disclosure rules

Written on 21 Nov, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

In response to a controversy involving one of its leaders, the California Democratic Party is considering a new rule that would require its officials to disclose any compensation they receive in exchange for advocating for a statewide ballot measure or... (Continue reading)

It’s time for SLO voters to remove turncoat Democrats

Written on 1 Nov, 2016 in Featured, Opinion | 12 comments

OPINION by ALLAN COOPER Over the past several years, I and a not-very-small group of registered Democrats here in San Luis Obispo have been fighting our City Council over their loose interpretation of the general plan. This has resulted in... (Continue reading)

Democrats gaining membership in SLO County

Written on 11 Oct, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 31 comments

As the number of registered voters in San Luis Obispo County climbs amid a contentious presidential election, it is the Democratic Party which is the big winner. Since Feb. 2015, 12,737 SLO County residents have registered to vote. Of those,... (Continue reading)