What Are ‘California Values’?
The article discusses the current state of California values, highlighting issues such as homelessness, crime, and public safety. It features insights from Mehek Cooke, who argues that these problems stem from years of one-party rule and lack of accountability. The recent primary elections suggest a potential shift in voter sentiment, with Republicans gaining traction in the state.
- ▪Residents of Skid Row describe Los Angeles as being in crisis due to homelessness and public safety issues.
- ▪Los Angeles allocated $1.3 billion to combat homelessness but spent only an estimated $599 million by the end of the fiscal year.
- ▪Republican candidates are gaining popularity in California, with Steve Hilton leading in the gubernatorial primary and Spencer Pratt positioned for a potential runoff.
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Home – State Politics & News – What Are ‘California Values’? analysis What Are ‘California Values’? Daily Signal Staff • June 3, 2026 Print (function(){var t=document.querySelector(".wp-block-kadence-dynamichtml"),s=document.currentScript.previousElementSibling;if(t&&s){if("prepend"==="before_element")t.parentNode.insertBefore(s,t);else if("prepend"==="after_element")t.parentNode.insertBefore(s,t.nextSibling);else if("prepend"==="prepend"||"prepend"==="inside_first_child")t.insertBefore(s,t.firstChild);else t.appendChild(s);}})(); What are California values? Are they sprawling homeless encampments, public intoxication and drug use, and naked people walking through the streets? Are they rising crime rates, small businesses closing, families being driven out of their communities, and…
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