Spooktober (Halloween month)
Halloween is a holiday celebrated each year on October 31, and Halloween 2025 will occur on Friday, October 31. The tradition originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, when people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off ghosts. In the 8th century, Pope Gregory III designated November 1 as a time to honor all saints. Soon, All Saints Day incorporated some of the traditions of Samhain. The evening before was known as All Hallows Eve, and later Halloween. Over time, Halloween evolved into a day of activities like trick-or-treating, carving jack-o-lanterns, festive gatherings, donning costumes and eating treats.
Prop 50 – Election Response Rigging Act
A month ago, we didn’t even know if California would need to vote on this ballot measure. But Donald Trump and Texas Republicans decided to make their unprecedented power grab to steal congressional seats and rig the 2026 election before voting even begins. Now, California leaders like Gov. Gavin Newsom have taken action to stop their anti-democratic scheme. It’s the Election Rigging Response Act, which will be voted on as Proposition 50 this November.
Harvey Milk Day
Today we honor a hero for not just his own community, but for every Californian fighting for freedom and equality. Born on this day in 1930, Harvey Milk settled in San Francisco and found a thriving LGBTQ+ community that faced widespread hostility and had no voice in government.