Oakland Councilwoman Sheng Thao Enters 2022 Oakland Mayoral Race
Oakland City Councilwoman and current Council President Sheng Thao announced on Wednesday that she would be running for Mayor of…
Manson Family Murderer Leslie Van Houten Recommended for Parole for Fifth Time
Convicted murderer and Manson Family follower Leslie Van Houten was recommended for parole for the fifth time since 2016 on…
SF Mayor London Breed Announces Support of Recall Against Three SF School Board Members
During a meeting between San Francisco Mayor London Breed and city Supervisors on Tuesday, Breed announced her support of the…
New Proposed National Marine Sanctuary Off California Coast Reaches Final Hurdles
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Tuesday that a new National Marine Sanctuary off the Coast of…
What is the Role of the California Attorney General?
The Attorney General is the chief law enforcement officer of the state of California, as set forth in the state…
A Primer on Vehicle-Miles-Traveled Taxation Concepts
For some years the idea of replacing the pay-at-the-pump gas tax with a “vehicle miles traveled” system has been floating…
Another Newsom Rumor Catches Fire: First Partner Cancelled UN Trip Over Female Staffer
Rumors of California Gov. Gavin Newsom's involvement with one of his cabinet staff members have persisted since March 2021. We…
SF Elections Department Certifies DA Boudin Recall Election for June
The San Francisco Department of Elections announced on Tuesday that the petition to recall District Attorney Chesa Boudin had received…
Stanford/MIT Study: Keeping Diablo Nuclear Plant Open Would Save Billions, Help Meet Emissions Goals
A new Stanford University/Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) study released on Monday found that an extending the life of Diablo…
SF City Hall, Still ‘COVID’ Closed to Public Meetings, Opens for Getty Wedding
With Gov. Gavin Newsom missing in action for 10-12 days, and rumors spreading like wildfire about the possibility of the…