California’s Legislative Committee System – Part One
Overview Like the United States Congress, the California Legislature’s primary work is done by the nearly two dozen Senate committees…
Los Angeles Laker Legend Kobe Bryant Dies in Helicopter Crash
Los Angeles Lakers Legend Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna, and seven others died in a helicopter crash in Calabasas…
California Court Decisions Shed Light on the Legislative Process
In order to have a better understanding of the California legislative process, it is beneficial to review state appellate court…
Encinitas Loses Fight Against City Hall On Becoming a Squatters Paradise
Although The HEAP Grant is worth $256,369, only $12,208 will go directly toward the homeless. The remainder goes towards operating…
Feds Stepping in on California’s Homeless Crisis
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti announced Friday that he and the federal government have reached a preliminary agreement with the…
‘Right to Housing’ Bill Killed in Assembly Appropriations Committee
A 'right to housing' bill that would have required guaranteed shelter for children and families died in Committee on Thursday,…
Trump Administration Threatens to Stop Some Federal Health Funding Over California’s Abortion Law
On Friday the Trump Administration threatened California that it would halt certain federal health funds because of California's requirement that…
Direct Democracy in California: The Recall
Part lll Direct Democracy in California. Part l is here. Part ll is here. One of the three forms of…
Newspaper Publisher Demands Apology From ‘Gig Economy’ Bill Author Over ‘Damaging’ Comment
The operator of a community newspaper in northern San Diego County is demanding an apology from Assemblywoman Lorena S. Gonzalez,…
2020 March Primary Preview: 7th State Senate District
The 7th Senate District: The 7th Senate District is just east of the East Bay. Largely suburban and wealthy, the…