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Bakersfield
Stefi Mar

Vance and Walz Begin Cordially but End in Heated Clashes Over Trump, Jan. 6, and National Policy Issues

Republican Senator JD Vance of Ohio and Democratic Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota, faced off in the only vice presidential debate of the 2024 election on Tuesday night, which began with a measured tone but eventually escalated into a combative exchange. The debate, which CBS News hosted at their Broadcast Center in New York and Norah O’Donnell and Margaret Brennan moderated, covered a range of important national issues, with Vance’s connections to former President Donald Trump and the January 6 uprising emerging as key flashpoints.

Stefi Mar October 8, 2024
Bakersfield
Stefi Mar

Trump Rules Out Second Presidential Debate Against Harris

From Los Angeles to Oakland, Black voters gathered at watch parties in living rooms, community centers, and restaurants across California to witness Vice President Kamala Harris face off against former President Donald Trump in a much-anticipated debate. For many, this was more than just a political event — it was a moment to witness Harris, the first Black woman vice president, go toe-to-toe with Trump, whose bombastic debate style has dominated headlines in previous election cycles.

Stefi Mar September 17, 2024
Bakersfield
Stefi Mar

The Obamas Rock Democratic Convention in Chicago

On the second day of the Democratic National Convention, the Obamas took center stage and delivered electrifying speeches that reverberated through the United Center in Chicago. The convention, already energized by a capacity crowd in Milwaukee where Vice President Kamala Harris spoke during a rally, reached new heights as the former First Lady and former President rallied Democrats with their powerful words.

Stefi Mar August 27, 2024
African Americans
Stefi Mar

Over 10,000 Calif. Black Women Join Kamala Harris Support Effort

At a rally held in front of City Hall on July 22 in San Francisco — where Kamala Harris served as D.A. from 2004 to 2001 before becoming Attorney General of the state — Bay Area elected officials, advocates and other stakeholders gathered to show support for one their own.

Stefi Mar July 30, 2024
Bakersfield
Stefi Mar

Biden Defies Calls to Step Down, Asserts Commitment to 2024 Presidential Race

In a resolute stand against mounting pressure from within his party, President Joe Biden declared on Monday, July 8, that he is “firmly committed to staying in the race,” directly addressing congressional Democrats who have recently suggested he should withdraw from the 2024 presidential election.

Stefi Mar July 9, 2024
Bakersfield
Stefi Mar

Biden’s Campaign on the Brink: Dems Reportedly Express Concern

President Joe Biden’s bid for a second term is on shaky ground following his poor showing in a debate with the twice impeached and convicted felon and former President Donald Trump on June 27. Mainstream news outlets, which played a vital role in Trump’s political ascendance, now report that Biden is contemplating dropping out of the race.

Stefi Mar July 9, 2024
Bakersfield
Stefi Mar

A Deluge of Deceit Highlighted The 2024 Presidential Debate

Forget alternative facts and political spin: the first presidential debate of 2024 was an overwhelming flood of falsehoods. The twice-impeached and 34-times convicted felon and former President Donald Trump unleashed a torrent of misinformation on topics ranging from terrorism to taxes during the first debate of the 2024 general election. Poorly moderated to the point of farce by two CNN anchors, the debate will likely go down in history for the sheer volume of lies broadcast to the American people.

Stefi Mar July 2, 2024
Congress
News Observer

Barbara Lee, Other House Dems Prepare to Enter California Senate Race

Rep. Barbara Lee plans to run for the Senate, a decision that comes despite fellow Democrat and incumbent Sen. Dianne Feinstein having yet to announce her intentions.
According to Politico, the 76-year-old Lee has told her colleagues in a closed-door Congressional Black Caucus meeting.

News Observer January 17, 2023
Features
Jovi

Biden and Bass Tout Local Jobs Created from Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill

On Thursday, October 13 President Joe Biden and Congresswoman and mayoral candidate Karen Bass visited the site of the future Metro Purple Line stop at the VA Medical Center in Los Angeles and spoke about the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

Jovi October 18, 2022