Sen. Jackson Ignoring Appellate Court Decisions on Campus Rape Bill; Dissing Opposition
Violent crime, including sexual assault, declined for more than 20 years, until the Obama administration changed the definition of “domestic…
Policy Analysis in the Legislative Process
By Tom Nussbaum and Chris Micheli Have you ever wondered how the California Legislature goes about analyzing the thousands of…
‘Medi-Cal for All’ Has Been Available in California For Decades
Upon taking office in January, Governor Gavin Newsom announced he was proposing state-funded full scope Medi-Cal healthcare coverage to 138,000…
Commit a Crime, Take A Parenting Class?
The unbelievable legislation coming out of the California State Legislature seeking to make life easier for criminals is disconcerting. Bills…
California’s Unaffordable “Affordable” Housing Scandal
When discussing the seemingly intractable and growing problem of homeless people living in California, journalists reporting on the issue don’t…
CA Legislature Proposes Bill to Shorten Parole for Serious Felons
A proposed bill to reduce the amount of time even dangerous offenders must spend on parole after being released from…
Laguna Beach City Council Votes to Keep American Flag Artwork on Patrol Cars
The Laguna Beach City Council voted last evening 4-1 to keep the American flag artwork on its patrol cars. While…
California Gas Prices Surging Above $4.00. Again.
Having just returned from a trip to Virginia, where gas prices ranged from $2.49 to $2.55, it was astounding to…
A Totally Different USC Scandal
University of Southern California has been grabbing headlines lately over the "Varsity Blues" college admissions scam, billed as the biggest…
California’s Role in National Politics
The State of California has long played an outsized role in national politics for a number of reasons. An oft-mentioned…