OneCalifornia

08/26/2025

Here we go again...

The Republican leader of the California Assembly says he will be presenting a resolution to split the state into two distinct parts. State Assemblymember James Gallagher (East Nicolaus) intends to …

04/12/2019

What if?

Secession is extremely improbable. But looking at what could ensue if it happened underscores some fascinating truths about the US – and where power really lies.

10/14/2018

From Robin Abcarian

As I fill out my mail-in ballot, it is an absolute pleasure to see that 's asinine proposal to split California into 3 states has been removed by order of the California Supreme Court. Thank you, Cali Supremes!

09/02/2018

We missed this one!

Let Alta and Baja unite.

08/02/2018

Just when you thought it was over...

Organizers of a long-running initiative to secure California's secession from the United States now say they want to give away nearly half of the state, including all of its federal land, to form an “autonomous Native American nation.

07/31/2018

We thought you'd enjoy this fun read about the demise of Cal 3

Tim Draper is disappointed in the California Supreme Court for stripping Proposition 9, his “Three Californias” initiative, from the November ballot. In some ways, we share his disappointment. The court’s decision doesn’t represent “corruption,” as Draper asserts. But it does mean Califo...

07/25/2018

"If Draper’s Cal 3 measure passes muster, it will go on the 2020 ballot, but chances are it will fail the constitutional test and be permanently junked — and that’s what should happen."

Splitting California into three new states would be a logistical nightmare and makes no sense except in Tim Draper’s mind. Thankf

07/23/2018

The reaction continues to the demise of Cal 3. "This self-serving proposition backed by a billionaire is a cynical example of using the initiative process to better one’s economic advantage. Using the political system to enhance personal fortune is a tactic reserved for oligarchs in Third World nations."

In a real democracy, we would not allow corporations, billionaires like Tim Draper and special interests to put self-serving initiatives on the ballot.

07/18/2018

Victory! Cal 3 is off our ballot!

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A measure that would divide California into three parts won't appear on the November ballot, the state Supreme Court decided Wednesday, marking the lates

07/17/2018

We need to take this seriously folks...Tim Draper is prepared to spend millions selling his wacky idea to Californians. Just say no!

William L. Winstanley of Morro Bay says Californians should take a look at the serious implications of splitting the state into three separate states, and what it would mean for those living on the coast.

07/16/2018

The Sacramento Bee editorial board joins the LA Times, San Jose Mercury News and others urging the Supreme Court of California to throw this off the ballot. We hope the court agrees to hear the case on Wednesday.

Billionaire Tim Draper’s plan to split California into three states has little chance of becoming reality, but will cause years of confusion and upheaval. The state Supreme Court should kick it off the Nov. 6, 2018, ballot.