The ‘Stop the Energy Shutdown’ Referendum
In a recent opinion piece by Jim Newton, he highlights the historical significance of government initiatives like referendums, ballot initiatives,…
Inclusionary Zoning Would Undermine Sacramento’s Recent Housing Reforms
Sacramento recently took a major step toward fixing its housing crisis by adopting the “Missing Middle Housing Plan,” which will…
Frequently Asked Questions About California Legislative Procedure
Do constitutional office appointments require confirmation only by the Senate? For nominees to any of the constitutional offices, those individuals…
Los Angeles Times Eliminates 20% of Staff – 115 Employees Let Go
Owners of the Los Angeles Times, one of the largest Newspapers in California, eliminated a little more than 20% of…
Gratuities under the California Labor Code
California’s Labor Code, in Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Part 1 of Division 2, sets forth several laws related…
CSU and Faculty Union Agree to End Strike After One Day
The California Faculty Association strike of the 23 campuses of California State University ended on Monday evening following 1 day…
When Will Democrats Admit California’s Prop. 47 Has Been Cataclysmic?
California's Proposition 47 has been a man-made disaster... cataclysmic... a catastrophe. Need more descriptors? How about, "Make crime illegal again"…
Frequently Asked Questions About California Bill Referrals
When does a bill usually get referred to committee? After the introduction of a new bill in the California Legislature,…
The Globe Covers the First 2024 California U.S. Senate Debate
Congressman Adam Schiff (D-CA), Congresswoman Katie Porter (D-CA), Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) and former Major League Baseball Star Steve Garvey…
Rampant Bay Area Restaurant Shut Downs: Now it’s Oakland In N-Out Closing
In N-Out Burger announced on Monday that the last remaining franchise location in Oakland is now set to close because…