Google memory holes Press California

Posted on July 21, 2020 6:39 pm

NEWS FLASH: Search results for Press California were restored late this morning. The blackout struck other conservative news site too. Google remains tight-lipped on the matter, but one working theory is the algorithm it uses to scrub conservative news was tweaked too fast and hard, resulting in immediate blowback. Anyway, a big thanks to all for your readership and support. It’s going to get crazier. Hold on to your seats.

 

From the Editor

North Coast, Calif. — For some years I’ve plied my trade, working hard to share independent news in California, the kind not covered or distributed by the mainstream media monopolies.

The way I see it, even it one is not a Republican, it behooves California to have a strong conservative voice to balance the liberal orthodoxy that rules our state. Think of it like (TRIGGER ALERT: Historical Reference) the Harlem Globetrotters vs. the Washington Generals. No one wants to see the favorites obliterate the other team at every go. The underdogs need to win every once in awhile for the sport game to be entertaining.

Villains and heroes

Politics, I’m afraid to say, is a lot like entertainment, complete with teams, colors, uniforms, chants, dreams, nightmares, villains and heroes.

Today, I have found out that the “fair competition” has yet again been crippled. Google has removed our site, now approaching 2M page views a year, from its search results.

As of last week, we were at the top result for those seeking “Press California” and among the tops for those seeking information about conservative California.

‘Your site did not appear’

As of today, one of my most loyal readers informed me of the following:

“I went to Google this morning as I always do when I’m looking for press California. Your site did not appear.”

A quick check confirmed it. We’ve gone from number one to number zero in a blink of an eye in several basic search categories. One presumed reason? We were starting to win in the Google-sphere, an institution that we in the media view with some trepidation, especially since they memory holed their own motto: Don’t Be Evil.

Coincidentally, the monster of Mountain View removed us the day after we posted a story critical of Sen. Kamala Harris, which brought in a record amount of traffic.

Needless to say, I’m ticked. And all of us who seek alternative and non-orthodox news should be too.

Getting the Schiff Schaff

I don’t want to play my violin, but this labor of love is a side hustle that, on a good day, brings in a little pizza money. I do it because it needs to be done and you, fair readers, deserve to have a place to visit, to read, discuss and share, that presents a critical, not cringeworthy, perspective on Newsom, Pelosi, Schiff, Schaaf, Becerra, Garcetti, Breed (whom I respect), and their camp, as well as the dwindling ranks of the loyal GOP opposition and the growing voices of independent conservatives.

If you are still reading, I would ask that  you consider hitting the tip jar and — more importantly — sharing Press California with your friends AND on your social media, before they completely ban sites like this one. I’ll stop there for now.  Thanks for reading.

Your humble scribe,

Richard S.

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cipher
cipher
11 months ago

duckduckgo.com instead of google

Donaldo
Donaldo
1 year ago

Your post to zero hedge and Schiff was flagged immediately as false by independent factual checkers on facebook.

joe ionno
joe ionno
11 months ago
Reply to  Donaldo

‘independent factual checkers on facebook’

ha ha.

Bame
Bame
1 year ago

From last month on, this is my default news site. i hope i can help you some how, but i promote it to my friends.

Wisenheimer Gefeldefish V
Wisenheimer Gefeldefish V
1 year ago

You made the list Press California. There are two pays you can go by, but in the long run, there’s still time (not much) to change the road you’re on. If you can’t beat them you have to join them, if you can’t join them you have to beat them. It’s heaven and hell. Feast or famine. Ending the fed is the only way to have a chance. Keep up the good work.

Mike
1 year ago

Beat them.

Choose
Choose
1 year ago

You either go the way of the agenda or write and allow comments against it. The days of kicking and flipping are over. No matter how the election turns out, there is going to be unrest. Sitting on the fence won’t save you.

Claron
Claron
1 year ago

You either have free speech or you don’t. The 1A isn’t there to protect the feelings of those who might be offended or disagree. It’s there to get corruption and charges thereof out in the public domain so the people can judge and let justice take its course. You either have free speech or you don’t. You can’t legislate morality. The USA has a contitution. It is the supreme law of the land. If you want to live under judaic, mormon, sharia, scientology, or occult law you disrespect America and the intentions of her founding and existence. Legal segregation makes… Read more »

Survivor
Survivor
1 year ago

My comments did the same thing to CFP. I must be saying something right. Too bad “they” gave me a stroke and threatened my life and I’m dying and that’s the only reason I tell my truths. I’m terminal. Was born into this BS multi-gen adrenochome ritalin hell. You see, they don’t have to kill you. They can drug you to exhaustion, then rape you and take the adrenochrome, you are kicking and screaming in your mind but nothing is coming out or moving. Nice huh? RICO case is pending against my own parents and others in that nice, white,… Read more »

Gomer P
Gomer P
1 year ago

It’s an honor these days to be memory holed, shadowbanned, outright blackout deleted banned.

“You know you are getting close to the target when you start taking flak.”

Keep up the good work PFC.

David Miller
David Miller
1 year ago

Keep up the good work Richard. I can see you take this seriously and the results seem to always be improving. The mix you’ve had up the last week or so is outstanding. Thank you!

Jerome Mayfield
Jerome Mayfield
1 year ago

How do we overcome cheating to this extent? ANSWER: Make sure that honest voters show up to vote in such numbers, that the cheaters are overwhelmed.

Jim Greenwood
Jim Greenwood
1 year ago

FYI, the powers behind joogle can erase you. As in your body, your memory, your school records, your work history, your social security number, your family, friends. First they isolate you. Then they assasinate your character to everyone you associate with. From there is the targeted individual playbook hoping you will commit suicide to make their job easier. If not, they arrange “accidents”. Plenty of strangers bearing gifts. Especiall ones trying to get you have sex with them for your DNA and try to get you to do drugs and try to record you saying things like “i love you”… Read more »

showandtell
showandtell
1 year ago
Reply to  tippermart

I had a feeling just from looking at the PC page this morning that something was up. Not as much activity as usual. Figured you-know-who was behind it somehow. Completely maddening and unacceptable.

Charles Worthington
Charles Worthington
1 year ago

I am a patriot living in the middle of West Hollywood.
There are more of us.
Knowing who to vote for and what to vote for will help and would be good.

Canntee
Canntee
1 year ago

Hi Charles, the PC had the John and Ken voter guide posted earlier. Go to the John and Ken link under ‘People.’ They have a pretty unbiased guide breaking it down into language the voter can understand. It is a good place to start.

showandtell
showandtell
1 year ago
Reply to  Canntee

Here’s the link to the John & Ken voter guide for Mr. Worthington or anyone else who wants it. I saved it for my own reference:
https://kfiam640.iheart.com/featured/john-and-ken/content/2020-09-14-john-and-kens-voter-guide-to-the-2020-general-election/

showandtell
showandtell
1 year ago
Reply to  showandtell

I would add Eric Early (not Adam Schiff) for Congress — but Mr. Worthington probably knows that already, and Jackie Lacey for L.A. County District Attorney, please, for heaven’s sake!

Charles Worthington
Charles Worthington
1 year ago
Reply to  Canntee

Many Thanks.
I will share with many.

Dean
Dean
1 year ago

Follow the Jon and Ken (KFI) voters guide

RuthLily
RuthLily
1 year ago

My comment about what I found at google is “awaiting approval”?

Ok so while we wait, Richard, you’re there on google & big btw. You just have to search “press california”.

Last edited 1 year ago by RuthLily
RuthLily
RuthLily
1 year ago

Ok I just went to google & I see you I took a screenshot but I don’t see the tools to upload it here Go to google & type in this “press california” with the space in it. You’re there & you’re BIG. This is what I get “Presscalifornia.com Press California · ‘Hard to believe’ Garcetti’s Tweet is real · Comments (3). News/ Civics. California begins sending extra $900 to the Covid unemployed. PrivacyAbout Press California. PressCalifornia.com is an … The ten most conservative …Newport Beach – 72 percent Population: 86,813 · Yorba … WATCH: ‘Our families are …WATCH: ‘Our families… Read more »

Last edited 1 year ago by RuthLily
RuthLily
RuthLily
1 year ago
Reply to  tippermart

Thx for responding back Rich! Glad to hear they have re-instated you!

keith young
keith young
1 year ago

If you don’t like Googles behavior find another search engine. I use duckduckgo. the only reason I have a gmail account is to send all my spam there.

Ed g
Ed g
1 year ago

Thechive.com explained the unfair google treatment. They want to BE the internet. Forgetting their mission and who they serve.

Nacho
Nacho
1 year ago
Reply to  Ed g

Actually I’d change your wording just a bit…

“They think they ARE the internet…”

Fred Stevens
Fred Stevens
1 year ago

Google should be treated like a public resource. Instead it’s another disgusting propaganda tool of the Marxists (i.e. Democrats).

Axe-victim
Axe-victim
1 year ago

I visit your site daily and love the way it’s done. Great, honest journalism. I’m currently in Ohio, but will hopefully be moving to southern Oregon in the near future. I have family there. Keep it up!

Enough Already
Enough Already
1 year ago

Stop using Google and use Duck Duck Go

Oscar W.
Oscar W.
1 year ago
Reply to  Enough Already

I did just that a couple years ago. Made it default search engine on laptop and cell phone.

hat451
hat451
1 year ago
Reply to  Enough Already

Depending on the browser you use, also consider adding a few extensions to block some of the google wants to execute on your computer, and restrict what is collected off your system.

MojaveGreen
MojaveGreen
1 year ago

Nice teaser on the “Heels Up” Harris story. It has rendered me powerless in the face of overwhelming curiosity.
DAH… face… it’s about the train wreck she debuted, isn’t it?

KIrk From California
KIrk From California
1 year ago

Richard, You do great work, Just sent you a little more pizza money. Keep it up.

Charles Worthington
Charles Worthington
1 year ago

stop using google

Alan
Alan
1 year ago

Have Press California bookmarked, so no issue for me. First thing I look at each morning after a chuckle from Babylon Bee. Relocating to the mountains of Arizona next week after 60+ years in California. Will still check in each morning though.

showandtell
showandtell
1 year ago
Reply to  Alan

Please keep in touch with us. Describe everything you see and experience, start at the beginning, and go slow. 🙂
Best wishes.

JF1962
JF1962
1 year ago
Reply to  Alan

Wife keeps telling me we need to move there. Nothing stopping us, I’m just retired and wife can anytime. California is finished.

Wilton
Wilton
1 year ago

For crying out loud…just bookmark it and leave Google out of it.

Ron92646
Ron92646
1 year ago

Yeah, citizen free press was missing earlier today as well in search results.

GracieZG
GracieZG
1 year ago

I had never heard of your website until it got memory-holed. So, silver lining?

Nacho
Nacho
1 year ago

Keep an eye on it…
Betcha it was just a dry run…
Election’s coming.

Cc c
Cc c
1 year ago

????Liberty for all.

FOAD
FOAD
1 year ago

I checked at 9am pst and no result. Just checked. Glad to see google has undone their subversion.

Last edited 1 year ago by FOAD
John Steele
John Steele
1 year ago
Reply to  FOAD

After the blowout for Trump in Nov and we re-take the House. Google and it’s commie techies will be made to pay.. The word is that the Repubs are going to move to remove the protection in the law so they can be sued into oblivion for 1st Amendment violations..

PattyOfurniture
PattyOfurniture
1 year ago
Reply to  John Steele

GOOD.

June Cleaver
June Cleaver
1 year ago
Reply to  John Steele

Beautiful! Music to my ears!

Richard Giddens
Richard Giddens
1 year ago

Google is treason on steroids, in league with Communist China and their bought and paid for Biden demonrat political party.

PattyOfurniture
PattyOfurniture
1 year ago

First they went after sites like ZeroHedge, now they are going after the smaller sites…

Todd Wulfert
Todd Wulfert
1 year ago

You hit the top of the page in my google search just now, so perhaps they undid their evil? Glad to find you though, as it’s difficult to wade through the BS. I’m always looking for fresh sources of news. Consider yourself bookmarked!

Reality Check
Reality Check
1 year ago

All ca.gov official government websites in CALIFORNIA (that I tested) use ALPHABET/GOOGLE ML Search.
it filters out politically what the marxists don’t like. It’s been doing it for YEARS now. I been telling you for years now, nobody has listened for years now.

No hits for “illegal aliens” “Climate Fraud” these are the ones I tested with. They are archived also. So ALPHABET can’t say oh no we didn’t do that.

Just thought you should know. Maybe remember it at Jury Duty time.
Your welcome.

Anne Onimous
Anne Onimous
1 year ago

Strange. I just searched Google for both Whatfinger and Press California and they were at the top of the search results.
You’re both lying.

PattyOfurniture
PattyOfurniture
1 year ago
Reply to  Anne Onimous

I checked earlier this morning- ZERO results for PressCA. I checked about an hour ago, PressCA was back in the search results. You were too late to the party to catch it.

JOSEPH MOLLAIE
JOSEPH MOLLAIE
1 year ago

Is there anything we can do to help?

showandtell
showandtell
1 year ago
Reply to  JOSEPH MOLLAIE

To help the site grow even larger than it is already, tell your like-minded friends about it. And hit the tip jar.

hat451
hat451
1 year ago
Reply to  showandtell

Face to face verbal communication, is the best way to market and advertise.

michael williams
michael williams
1 year ago

Get on gab.com and post your articles there where free speech happens

Jim Miller
Jim Miller
1 year ago

At 10:38 AM, July 21, when I did my search, Press California was at the top of the list. No problems linking to you.

PattyOfurniture
PattyOfurniture
1 year ago
Reply to  Jim Miller

7:30 AM the issue was there. Things were amended.

James Youngren
James Youngren
1 year ago

I use DuckDuckGo. You were first in my search.

Mike M
Mike M
1 year ago

Why anyone who claims to be conservative would still use Communist Google is beyond me. FWIW, you are still number one for the search string “press california” on both DuckDuckGo.com and bing.com. People need to divorce themselves from Google, the sooner the better.

capnk
capnk
1 year ago

Google needs to be scrubbed…. COMPLETELY

Gary Porter
Gary Porter
1 year ago

Conservative views will not be silenced. Thanks for your efforts and thanks to people who are like minded and will never lay down to a leftist socialist brainwashing.

Bill J
Bill J
1 year ago

They also scrubbed citizens free press

Reality Check
Reality Check
1 year ago
Reply to  Bill J

Talk about NATO replacing local cops using false “systemic racism” as a test against suspected websites and see if they ban ya. Talk about NATO Couriers who have access to the Covid and other virus and were at the wuhan games see if you don’t get banned.

hat451
hat451
1 year ago

This is an action a publisher takes, deciding what is published and what is not published. Section 230, was designed to protect media companies, giving them protection from lawsuits from individuals, provided they were not publishers nor editors. If a platform chooses to act as a publisher, it should be stripped of it’s 230 protections.

PattyOfurniture
PattyOfurniture
1 year ago
Reply to  hat451

I believe that this would work in a lawsuit, of course it would have to be the Federal Govt. that sues. No single citizen, besides Uncle Sam, has Google $$$- enough to take them on anyways…

hat451
hat451
1 year ago

Any organization or individual who got censored, can file a suit. The act of a platform censoring that entity, gives them standing in a court of law.

FOAD
FOAD
1 year ago

Thank you for your efforts. They are appreciated.

showandtell
showandtell
1 year ago

What Google has done is OUTRAGEOUS and UNACCEPTABLE. PressCalifornia is the best news aggregator in the state, maybe the country! I support you wholeheartedly.

Michael
Michael
1 year ago
Reply to  showandtell

I don’t use google anymore … duck duck go works well, as least for the moment. DDG has it’s issues but I was able to find this site fine with it.

showandtell
showandtell
1 year ago
Reply to  Michael

I’m a DuckDuckGo user too. Agree that it has some issues, but it does the job well enough.