Nicole Nixon
@nicolenixon.bsky.social
California politics for The Sacramento Bee | Past life in public radio | Utah native 🐝
Seeking to stop a “redistricting war” that he says “would be a very unhealthy thing for the country,” Rep. Kevin Kiley called on House Speaker Mike Johnson – who has so far been quiet on redistricting – to publicly support his bill that could stop all of this.
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How California Republicans are fighting Newsom’s redistricting push
“The governor’s basically saying that he thinks what another state is doing is wrong, and therefore we should do it too,” said Rep. Kevin Kiley.
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August 6, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Seeking to stop a “redistricting war” that he says “would be a very unhealthy thing for the country,” Rep. Kevin Kiley called on House Speaker Mike Johnson – who has so far been quiet on redistricting – to publicly support his bill that could stop all of this.
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And ICYMI, @nicolenixon.bsky.social on Walz's speech telling Dems "no one votes for roadkill" www.sacbee.com/news/politic...
Tim Walz’s powerful speech to California Dems: ‘Nobody votes for roadkill’
Democrats “lost a big chunk of the working class,” Walz said. “We lost to a grifter billionaire giving tax cuts to his grifter billionaire buddies.”
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June 1, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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Kamala Harris warned of a constitutional crisis in SF speech: “The one power that must not fail is the voice of the people.”
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Kamala Harris slams Trump’s ‘unconstitutional demands’ in SF speech
The former Vice President is considering her future plans, including whether to run for California governor.
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May 1, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Kamala Harris warned of a constitutional crisis in SF speech: “The one power that must not fail is the voice of the people.”
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Per organizers (and eyeballs), 26,000 attended Bernie and AOC’s Fighting Oligarchy tour stop tonight in Folsom, via @nicolenixon.bsky.social: www.sacbee.com/news/politic...
Bernie Sanders, AOC rally thousands at ‘Fight Oligarchy’ stop in Folsom
Organizers estimated 26,000 people attended the Tuesday night rally. Overhead, a plane trailed a banner declaring “Folsom is Trump Country.”
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April 16, 2025 at 4:48 AM
Per organizers (and eyeballs), 26,000 attended Bernie and AOC’s Fighting Oligarchy tour stop tonight in Folsom, via @nicolenixon.bsky.social: www.sacbee.com/news/politic...
Trump’s order to ban ballot counting post-Election Day is like “fanfiction” for a third term, says @paulmitche11.bsky.social.
“If you were writing out the fan-fiction for that, it would start with him fighting states about the administration of elections.”
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“If you were writing out the fan-fiction for that, it would start with him fighting states about the administration of elections.”
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What Donald Trump’s order to change election requirements means for California
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Tuesday to require proof of citizenship to vote and to prohibit ballot counting after Election Day.
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March 26, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Trump’s order to ban ballot counting post-Election Day is like “fanfiction” for a third term, says @paulmitche11.bsky.social.
“If you were writing out the fan-fiction for that, it would start with him fighting states about the administration of elections.”
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“If you were writing out the fan-fiction for that, it would start with him fighting states about the administration of elections.”
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They're called public records for a reason. Starting today, WIRED will *stop paywalling* articles that are primarily based on public records obtained through the Freedom of Information Act, becoming the first publication to partner with @freedom.press to offer this for our new coverage.
Wired is dropping paywalls for FOIA-based reporting. Others should follow
As the administration does its best to hide public records from the public, Wired magazine is stepping up to help stem the secrecy
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March 18, 2025 at 1:11 PM
They're called public records for a reason. Starting today, WIRED will *stop paywalling* articles that are primarily based on public records obtained through the Freedom of Information Act, becoming the first publication to partner with @freedom.press to offer this for our new coverage.
At Rep. Kevin Kiley’s tele-town hall, phone lines flooded and constituents chided him for not doing it in-person, @jenavieve.bsky.social reports.
“When you can control the narrative and what kinds of questions are being asked …you can avoid difficult situations.”
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“When you can control the narrative and what kinds of questions are being asked …you can avoid difficult situations.”
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Rep. Kevin Kiley extends time at telephone town hall following flood of calls, constituent protests
Rep. Kevin Kiley’s telephone town hall was inaccessible to many people, but the congressman stayed on the line and answered questions.
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March 18, 2025 at 3:18 AM
At Rep. Kevin Kiley’s tele-town hall, phone lines flooded and constituents chided him for not doing it in-person, @jenavieve.bsky.social reports.
“When you can control the narrative and what kinds of questions are being asked …you can avoid difficult situations.”
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“When you can control the narrative and what kinds of questions are being asked …you can avoid difficult situations.”
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1. There was no invasion.
2. The water that got "opened up" was in the San Joaquin Valley.
3. The water never made it to Los Angeles.
If you care about the truth, read today's latest story from @ianjames.bsky.social for @latimes.com: www.latimes.com/environment/...
2. The water that got "opened up" was in the San Joaquin Valley.
3. The water never made it to Los Angeles.
If you care about the truth, read today's latest story from @ianjames.bsky.social for @latimes.com: www.latimes.com/environment/...
March 13, 2025 at 6:23 PM
1. There was no invasion.
2. The water that got "opened up" was in the San Joaquin Valley.
3. The water never made it to Los Angeles.
If you care about the truth, read today's latest story from @ianjames.bsky.social for @latimes.com: www.latimes.com/environment/...
2. The water that got "opened up" was in the San Joaquin Valley.
3. The water never made it to Los Angeles.
If you care about the truth, read today's latest story from @ianjames.bsky.social for @latimes.com: www.latimes.com/environment/...
Also in today's @sacbee.com Capitol Alert, Gavin Newsom responds to critics of his new podcast's guest lineup 👇
California's College Corps, a popular program that lets students trade volunteer hours for financial aid, is on the chopping block. www.sacbee.com/news/politic...
A popular program helped California students pay for college. Now it may get axed
The state’s College Corps awards students $10,000 for tuition and living stipends in exchange for 450 volunteer hours with community organizations.
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March 13, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Also in today's @sacbee.com Capitol Alert, Gavin Newsom responds to critics of his new podcast's guest lineup 👇
California's College Corps, a popular program that lets students trade volunteer hours for financial aid, is on the chopping block. www.sacbee.com/news/politic...
A popular program helped California students pay for college. Now it may get axed
The state’s College Corps awards students $10,000 for tuition and living stipends in exchange for 450 volunteer hours with community organizations.
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March 13, 2025 at 4:38 PM
California's College Corps, a popular program that lets students trade volunteer hours for financial aid, is on the chopping block. www.sacbee.com/news/politic...
Former Rep. Katie Porter launched a campaign for California governor, touting her record of pushing back against the Trump admin and that she "actually knows the price of groceries."
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Former Rep. Katie Porter announces run for California governor. ‘Fresh blood and new ideas’
“What California needs now is a little bit of hope and a whole lot of grit,” Rep. Katie Porter said.
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March 11, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Former Rep. Katie Porter launched a campaign for California governor, touting her record of pushing back against the Trump admin and that she "actually knows the price of groceries."
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DOGE is eyeing lease terminations for 64 federal offices around California:
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Dozens of federal offices across California targeted for closure under Elon Musk’s DOGE
DOGE’s website lists potential lease terminations all over California, from Yreka to San Diego.
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March 7, 2025 at 8:20 PM
DOGE is eyeing lease terminations for 64 federal offices around California:
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New: Gavin Newsom orders California state workers back to offices in person four days a week by July 1
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Gavin Newsom orders California state workers back to offices in person four days a week
The governor also directed CalHR to improve hiring of former federal employees to strengthen the state’s ability to respond to disasters and emergencies.
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March 4, 2025 at 12:59 AM
New: Gavin Newsom orders California state workers back to offices in person four days a week by July 1
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Even Dems are now talking about slashing regulations and suspending CEQA when they announce their political campaigns, per @nicolenixon.bsky.social's reporting on Stephen Cloobeck: www.sacbee.com/news/politic...
The ‘Undercover Boss’ running for governor: His plan to make California more affordable
Stephen Cloobeck, a one-time timeshare mogul, twice donned disguises for the CBS show “Undercover Boss.”
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March 3, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Even Dems are now talking about slashing regulations and suspending CEQA when they announce their political campaigns, per @nicolenixon.bsky.social's reporting on Stephen Cloobeck: www.sacbee.com/news/politic...
US House Speaker Mike Johnson says California wildfire aid will have conditions attached
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California wildfire aid will have conditions, US House Speaker Mike Johnson says
Gov. Gavin Newsom has been lobbying Congress for wildfire disaster assistance.
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February 7, 2025 at 6:55 PM
US House Speaker Mike Johnson says California wildfire aid will have conditions attached
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Should California secede from the union? Voters can now sign a petition to explore the idea: www.sacbee.com/news/politic...
CalExit is back. Meet the Californian who believes secession has a shot after Trump’s win
Marcus Ruiz Evans believes Donald Trump’s re-election will push Californians to create a new country.
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January 27, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Should California secede from the union? Voters can now sign a petition to explore the idea: www.sacbee.com/news/politic...
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➡️ In one of the first acts of his second term in the White House, President Donald Trump signed executive orders cracking down on immigration.
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Donald Trump takes aim at birthright citizenship, declares border emergency
The orders fulfill long-running promises Trump made on the campaign trail.
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January 21, 2025 at 2:18 AM
➡️ In one of the first acts of his second term in the White House, President Donald Trump signed executive orders cracking down on immigration.
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The water misinfo climate is rife.
Many conspiracy theories around the LA wildfires + water supplies revolve around billionaire pistachio moguls in the central valley and clearing the land for "open air prisons".
@npr.org did a fact-check ⬇️
Many conspiracy theories around the LA wildfires + water supplies revolve around billionaire pistachio moguls in the central valley and clearing the land for "open air prisons".
@npr.org did a fact-check ⬇️
Pistachio moguls and reservoirs: False water claims spread about California fires
Influencers and politicians are spreading false narratives about water and the L.A. wildfires. These include the idea that farm moguls took firefighting water and an empty reservoir is part of a plot.
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January 15, 2025 at 3:52 PM
The water misinfo climate is rife.
Many conspiracy theories around the LA wildfires + water supplies revolve around billionaire pistachio moguls in the central valley and clearing the land for "open air prisons".
@npr.org did a fact-check ⬇️
Many conspiracy theories around the LA wildfires + water supplies revolve around billionaire pistachio moguls in the central valley and clearing the land for "open air prisons".
@npr.org did a fact-check ⬇️
New: @gavinnewsom.bsky.social expands California legislature’s special session to “Trump-proof” the state to include responding to Los Angeles fires.
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Newsom expands special session, proposes $2.5 billion for LA fire response and recovery
“To the people of Los Angeles: We have your back,” Newsom said in a statement.
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January 13, 2025 at 11:30 PM
New: @gavinnewsom.bsky.social expands California legislature’s special session to “Trump-proof” the state to include responding to Los Angeles fires.
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Pretty striking… southern CA is dangerously on fire today and northern CA is covered with prescribed burns
January 7, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Pretty striking… southern CA is dangerously on fire today and northern CA is covered with prescribed burns
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Breaking News: Jimmy Carter has died at 100. A one-term president and peacemaker from Georgia’s farmland, he was beset by crises in office. nyti.ms/49WdF3G
December 29, 2024 at 9:29 PM
Breaking News: Jimmy Carter has died at 100. A one-term president and peacemaker from Georgia’s farmland, he was beset by crises in office. nyti.ms/49WdF3G
Absolutely gagged at this PRA response I got at 5 pm on the dot. Pages of just this. Happy #FOIAFriday 💀
December 21, 2024 at 1:22 AM
Absolutely gagged at this PRA response I got at 5 pm on the dot. Pages of just this. Happy #FOIAFriday 💀
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In an epic contradiction, California climate policies have led to the state subsidizing some of the nation's dirtiest oil, Bloomberg News analysis finds: www.bnnbloomberg.ca/investing/co...
California Subsidizes Some of the Dirtiest Oil in the US
The Golden State gives drillers carbon credits to produce some of the most emissions-intensive oil in the nation.
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December 20, 2024 at 8:26 PM
In an epic contradiction, California climate policies have led to the state subsidizing some of the nation's dirtiest oil, Bloomberg News analysis finds: www.bnnbloomberg.ca/investing/co...
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Looking for a fluffy little guy this holiday season? Front Street Animal Shelter in Old Sacramento is offering free adoptions until Dec. 31. The shelter is facing kennel overcrowding and is looking to home pets immediately. www.sacbee.com/news/local/a...
Sacramento animal shelter offering free pet adoptions through the holiday season
The shelter in Old Sacramento is over 200% capacity and hoping to reduce kennel overcrowding, staff say.
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December 20, 2024 at 8:22 PM
Looking for a fluffy little guy this holiday season? Front Street Animal Shelter in Old Sacramento is offering free adoptions until Dec. 31. The shelter is facing kennel overcrowding and is looking to home pets immediately. www.sacbee.com/news/local/a...