California says f*ck ICE, and Sacramento's lay of the legislative land

We start our first episode of the year on a somber note after ICE terrorists murdered Renee Good in Minneapolis. Here in California, the people are pushing back hard against the jackboots. Hundreds showed up to the capital's ICE headquarters to show their disdain, after which agents descended from the building to deface Good's memorial. (If anyone has information on the name of the agent, please reach out to us.) Beyond that, we encourage everyone to tap into their local rapid response organizers against ICE, and to donate to Renee's family (please remember that her child lost its father just three years ago). We then discuss the surprising passing of California House Republican Doug LaMalfa (free link), a man known for farming rice, going to the most banal of events in his district, and fighting against trans rights and for international war crimes in Venezuela. How will Doug's death affect the GOP's tenuous grasp on the House? Only time will tell. Finally, we take a look at the California legislature as it dives into a new session. What new laws are coming into effect? (Free link.) What's on the agenda for 2026? (Free link.) Subscribe your fine self to our show to learn more as the Capitol starts bubbling with new legislation. Don't forget to like, rate and subscribe to The Drain on your favorite podcast platforms. Questions? Comments? Pitches? Email us at [email protected]. We're still hanging about on Twitter: @sweetxpalma and @youknowkempa We're also on Bluesky: @thedrain.bsky.social, @palma.ltd, @yeshelloitskempa.bsky.social