Should Sunset Dates Be Required for All New Laws?
I have a proposal for consideration for the upcoming 2027 California Legislative Session. Should all new statutes have a sunset…
From the Cheap Seats: Judgment in Encinitas
The municipal election in Encinitas will soon be upon us. Ballots go out October 5. Voters will fill three of…
The Vermin Are Winning in Los Angeles: Five Dead From West Nile, Typhus Makes an Encore
Los Angeles County is now reporting 100 West Nile virus cases this year, nearly five times the total recorded for…
Former News Anchor, California Democrat Staffer Arrested in Las Vegas ICE operation
Why is San Francisco called "Beijing-by-the-Bay?" the Globe asked in 2020, reporting on then-Rep. Eric Swalwell's sexual relationship with accused…
Sister Company of Brightline West High Speed Rail Plans Imminent Chapter 11 in New Jersey
The sister company of Brightline West, the high speed rail company in Florida and the planned line from Los Angeles…
Ringside: El Nino Emergency Planning Must Include Dredging the Delta
On September 21, Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency due to the “strong and likely historic El Nino…
The Paradox of Protecting Children
A child does not understand jurisdiction. She does not understand reasonable cause, dependency petitions, safety plans, evidentiary standards or the…
Creating Contracts in California
Title 2 of Part 2 of Division 3 of the Civil Code deals with the manner of creating contracts in…
Turning Point Action Releases ‘Freedom Ticket’ Picks in Arizona, Nevada and New Hampshire
Turning Point Action has announced its 2026 “Freedom Ticket,” a personalized voter guide covering Arizona, Nevada and New Hampshire. Materials…
How to Read a Bill in the California Legislature
This article is intended to provide one pathway to follow in reading a bill in the California Legislature. There are…