IRVINE, CA — Amid a dismal fundraising quarter, Republican Scott Baugh has turned to the gun lobby, accepting thousands in campaign donations as he struggles to gain financial traction following the loss of Californian Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House. During the first quarter of 2024, Baugh solicited funds from both the NRA Victory Fund and the National Shooting Sports Foundation PAC– two organizations known for the relentless opposition to gun control measures and significant role in perpetuating the gun violence crisis. This comes in stark contrast to his Democratic opponent, State S ..read more

Derek Tran of Orange Oil & Utility Corporations Continue To Gouge Customers With The Help Of Michelle Steel Garden Grove, CA — Today, U.S. Army Veteran and workers’ rights attorney Derek Tran, who is running in California’s 45th Congressional District, announced the support of the League of Conservation Voters Action Fund, the political arm of the LCV. The League of Conservation Voters works to elect leaders who stand up for clean energy jobs, climate action, and who stand up to oil and utility companies who continue to raise rates on consumers. Derek’s advocacy stands in stark contrast ..read more

As the battle over banning books in Huntington Beach’s Publi Library continues to make news, a reminder that April 23 is World Book Day. I’m a little curious: what law would be broken if someone where to buy some of those banned books and dropping by the HB Library and leaving them on the shelves?  Of hosting a free library of banned books outside the library every day? Here’s an announcement from the DLCC: WASHINGTON — Today is World Book Day, a day reserved to celebrate reading and books. However, the day takes on a darker tone in the U.S. this year given books are under unprecedented ..read more

    Anaheim, CA – Anaheim Mayor Ashleigh Aitken released the following statement in response to last night’s unanimous vote by the City Council to approve DisneylandForward: “When Disneyland grows, Anaheim thrives. Last night’s vote to approve the DisneylandForward Plan will benefit Anaheim for decades to come. The plan will provide important funding to the City of Anaheim to build affordable housing, enhance parks, and improve infrastructure. It will also create thousands of new jobs and allow Disney to further improve their guest experience. Our ci ..read more

Editor’s Note:  There are 50,000 more registered Democrats in Orange County today than Republicans and we lost one of those tireless people that made this a fact over the past weekend.  Marti Schrank, known as “Marti from the Party,” passed away.   It’s been a tough year; Ray Cordova, Misha Houser, and now Marti.  How fortunate are we as OC Democrats to have such tireless fighters?  May they rest in peace. Here’s a statement from the DPOC on the news.   It is with deep sadness that we received the news over the weekend that Marti Schrank, our grand dame of O ..read more

IRVINE, CA — On the heels of a commanding primary election win in California’s 47th Congressional District, Governor Gavin Newsom is throwing his full support behind Dave Min in what is shaping up to be one of the most closely watched House races of the 2024 cycle. The campaign is a top priority for national Democrats and Republicans, with Rep. Katie Porter, the outgoing incumbent who endorsed Senator Min to succeed her early last year, narrowly winning the seat by 3 points in 2022. “In this pivotal moment for our state and our nation, we need proven leaders who not only understand the chall ..read more

Since finishing third in the US Senate primary, Rep. Katie Porter has been a tireless advocate for issues she cares about as CA47’s Congressional representative and for her endorsements and fundraising efforts to win back the House of Representatives.  She makes the case for a quality investment in childcare that only she — as the only single parent in Congress — can make. And she’s asking you to sign on and support her efforts.  Here’s what she’s askng:   Earlier this week I attended a Congressional Hearing about our country’s investment (or lack thereof, really) in early chil ..read more

IRVINE, CA — Today, Congressman Adam Schiff announced he is endorsing Dave Min for California’s 47th Congressional District, providing yet another jolt of momentum for Min in one of the nation’s most-watched congressional races. Schiff’s endorsement, coming from one of the most prominent and respected figures in the Democratic Party, highlights the critical importance of this race, not just for California but for control of the House of Representatives. “As we face one of the most consequential elections in our history, the choice for California’s 47th could not be clearer,” sai ..read more

April marks an unusual time when they are no City Council meetings in Irvine.  But when May rolls around, Council member Kathleen Treseder is going to push for an undemocratic and possibly unconstitutional ban on public protests outside private residences modeled after an attempt to do so in Santa Ana. Both cities have been flashpoints in the ongoing situation between Israel and Palestine.  And while city councils attend to city issues, elected officials in city halls, the county office building and the state assembly/state senate do share constituents with electeds in Congress.&nbs ..read more

Politico reports that the DCCC has taken to the road in CA-45 to educate voters in neighborhoods and on the board about Rep. Michelle Steel’s support for the life at Conception Act, which bars in-vitro fertilization treatments that Steel herself used to start a family. From the newsletter: DCCC spokesperson Dan Gottlieb said Democrats won’t let Republicans “pretend to be moderates” when they’ve pushed bills to outlaw many types of reproductive care. Steel, who has used IVF, withdrew her cosponsorship after she won her primary race last month, weeks after the Alabama Supreme Court ru ..read more