Union Reps OK to Accompany OSHA Inspections
A new Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rule will allow union reps to accompany agency inspections of worksites even…
Governor Newsom Announces 480 Vehicle Recognition Cameras in Oakland, East Bay
In a statement on Friday, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that the California Highway Patrol (CHP) will install a network of…
Governor, Assemblywoman, Secretary: What’s Next For Katie Porter?
In the aftermath of the 2024 U.S. Senate Primary where Congresswoman Katie Porter (D-CA) turned what was supposed to be…
Gov. Newsom So Afraid Trump Will Win, He’s Doubling Down on… Climate Change?
Governor Gavin Newsom is preparing an army of bureaucrats to protect California's climate policies against a second Trump administration. You…
Frequently Asked Questions about Enrolled Bill Reports and Gubernatorial Action
What is an Enrolled Bill Report? The Enrolled Bill Report (most often referred to as an “EBR”) is the analysis…
‘Hero’ Gavin Newsom Stands Up to Big Oil in New Ad Campaign
California's own "Hero," Governor Gavin Newsom, has been recognized in a new series of ads attacking "Big Oil." "Governor Gavin…
The Empty Storefronts Of Downtown Oakland
Visiting Downtown Oakland can be a sobering experience. At some points it is full of life, with shopkeepers stepping out…
Bar Drug Testing Strip Requirements Go Into Effect July 1st
According to a new announcement from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC), a new law requiring many bars…
Gutless Amenders in California’s Legislature
In 2019, the California Legislature passed and Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill called AB 5, a dream of big…
Ringside: The Cost of Offshore Wind vs Carbon Sequestration
The California Energy Commission (CEC) has set planning goals for floating offshore wind turbines, calling for between 2 and 5…