By Craig J. DeLuz, CRA Dir. of Communications As the final days of 2025 draw to a close, it is instructive to look back not with the hazy optimism of political cheerleaders, nor with the reflexive disdain of perpetual critics—who no doubt spent the year predicting doom while clutching their pearls—but with the unflinching eye […]
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Give Yourself the Gift of Impact This Season: Renew Your CRA Membership Today!
As we celebrate Christmas and look toward the New Year, we want to take a moment to remind you that now is the perfect time to renew your membership with the California Republican Assembly (CRA). With a challenging year ahead, including crucial statewide elections and the control of Congress on the line, your continued support […]
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California’s very odd election year starts with Republicans possibly leading the governor’s race
(CALMATTERS) – The 2026 campaigns for governor, a raft of other statewide offices, 52 congressional seats and 100 slots in the state Legislature officially begin today with the onset of candidate filing. It could be one of the oddest election cycles in California’s 175 years as a state, albeit one that puts the state’s convoluted politics […]
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California Dems Silent on Radical Anti-Israel Group’s Foiled Los Angeles Bomb Plot California
(WASHINGTON FREE BEACON) – California Gov. Gavin Newsom, Sens. Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff, Los Angeles mayor Karen Bass, and more than a dozen House Democrats who represent parts of Los Angeles have remained silent on the coordinated bomb plot a radical anti-Israel group was planning before it was foiled by the federal government. Attorney […]
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California Republican Assembly Opposes Assembly Bill 495: A Dangerous Redefinition of Guardianship
The California Republican Assembly (CRA) stands firmly in opposition to Assembly Bill 495, dubbed the “Family Preparedness Plan Act of 2025,” which poses a serious threat to parental rights, child safety, and the integrity of our family structures. While framed as a compassionate measure to support immigrant families facing sudden separations, this bill dangerously undermines […]
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CRA to Host The National Federation of Republican Assemblies 2025 Biennial Convention in Anaheim Focused on Public Safety and National Security
The California Republican Assembly (CRA) is set to host the NFRA 2025 Biennial Convention from September 26 to September 28, 2025, at the Hilton Anaheim, located at 777 Convention Way. The weekend will feature a robust agenda centered on the theme of “Public Safety and National Security,” showcasing an impressive lineup of speakers and performers […]
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California Republican Assembly to Hold Board of Directors Meeting on August 23, 2025
The California Republican Assembly (CRA) is excited to announce its upcoming Board of Directors meeting, scheduled for Saturday, August 23, 2025. This pivotal event will take place from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Hodel’s Country Dining, located at 5917 Knudsen Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93308. Registration for the event opens at 8:00 AM. With 51 […]
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Compassion or Chaos? Unpacking the Dangers of Assembly Bill 495 for Child Welfare
By Craig J. DeLuz OPINION – Assembly Bill 495, or the “Family Preparedness Plan Act of 2025,” is being positioned as a compassionate response to the challenges immigrant families face during sudden separations. Yet, beneath its empathetic veneer lies a monstrous redefinition of guardianship that threatens not only parental rights but the very fabric of […]
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CRA Endorses Candidates for CAGOP Office
The California Republican Assembly (CRA) is pleased to announce that the CRA Board of Directors has officially endorsed candidates for CAGOP office, Congratulations to our endorsed candidates: CRA would like thank these two for their commitment to our values and leadership.
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Newsom will move to redraw California map if Texas redistricts, teeing up national fight
(TEXAS TRIBUNE) – California Gov. Gavin Newsom has told aides he will move forward with a plan to redraw his state’s congressional lines to install more Democrats if Texas Republicans pass their own updated map, according to a person with direct knowledge of Newsom’s thinking. The Texas proposal, backed by President Donald Trump, looks to […]
