Politics

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

The battle over the upcoming November elections is intensifying

USA/Midterm Elections 2026—   By Eric Galatas, producer, Colorado News Connection, a bureau of Public News Service.   Since January, President Donald Trump has used federal law enforcement to raid election facilities to seize ballots and voting machines, all while continuing to cast doubt on the integrity of elections across the nation. Democracy watchdog groups are warning that the administration is setting the […]
Saturday, July 4, 2026

Happy Independence Day!

Holidays/July 4,  2026— America’s 250th birthday!   America has never been defined by where we came from, but by what we have chosen to build together. Our story has always been one of progress-imperfect, challenging, and unfinished-but always moving forward because each generation accepted the responsibility to leave our nation… — Democratic Hispanic Caucus of Florida (@FlaHispanicDems) July 4, 2026 […]
Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Highlights of the Obama Presidential Center opening and festivities

Chicago/Obama Presidential Center — The Obama Presidential Center is a monument to hope and change. At a pre-opening star-studded bash on June 18, Former President Barack Obama made it clear the center is not about lingering in the past.  He said, “… we designed the center not to be some lifeless mausoleum.”  Instead, the goal is to inspire and nurture.  “We […]
Saturday, May 30, 2026

Democrat Xavier Becerra extends his lead in the newest CA gov poll

Politics/CA Gov Race— Undecided voters in California are making their choice. According to the newest Emerson College /Inside California Politics poll, many of them are supporting Democrat Xavier Becerra for governor. The Emerson College final poll before the June 2 primary, shows Xavier Becerra (D) out front with 28%, not far behind Tom Steyer (D) with 22%, Steve Hilton (R) […]
Sunday, May 17, 2026

A new poll shows a new leader in the race for CA governor

Polls/CA Gov Race— The race for California governor has turned into a dramatic horse race. Former U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra is staging a come-from-behind sprint to the finish. Once lingering at 10% or below, Becerra has surged to the head of the pack in the new Emerson College Polling/Inside California Politics poll. In the poll […]
Monday, May 11, 2026

Time running out to register to vote in upcoming June 2 statewide primary

Statewide Primary/Register to vote deadline —   Statewide Direct Primary Election Deadline to Register to Vote is May 18. The City Clerk’s Office would like to remind residents that the last day to register to vote in the June 2 Statewide Direct Primary Election is Monday, May 18. Voter registration forms are available in the City Clerk’s Office and at Burbank Libraries. […]
Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Another candidate for CA governor drops out of race

CA/Gov Race— Another Democrat has dropped out of the race for California governor. Former state controller Betty Yee announced yesterday that she was suspending her campaign. In a crowded field of candidates, Yee never rose above single digits in the polls. In the latest Emerson College Polling/Inside California Politics survey, released Thursday, April 16, Yee polled at 1% when asked, […]
Monday, April 13, 2026

Rep. Eric Swalwell suspends his campaign for CA governor

CA/Politics— Northern California Rep. Eric Swalwell’s fall from grace was unexpected and swift. Last month, Swalwell (D-Dublin) was a frontrunner to be the next governor of the Golden State. Then came a flood of bombshell allegations of inappropriate behavior and sexual allegations, including rape, from a former staffer. All in a matter of days. Yesterday, Sunday, April 12, the veteran […]