Gov. Newsom Bans Legacy Admissions, Pretending to Care About Merit
California Governor Gavin Newsom and the state legislature have now banned “legacy” admissions to colleges. Hilariously, he asserts that college…
From the Cheap Seats: Flip the Script
Two years ago, The Coast News published a commentary entitled “The Elephant in the Room,” referring to an enormous presence in school…
Embattled SFUSD Superintendent Matt Wayne To Resign
San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) Superintendent Matt Wayne announced on Thursday that he will be resigning on Friday amid…
The Joint Legislative Committee on Climate Change Policies
Article 7.6 deals with the Joint Legislative Committee on Climate Change Policies. Section 9147.10 created the Joint Legislative Committee on…
No Charges in Infamous LA Council Recording Case
It caused an international incident – a trio of Los Angeles City councilmembers having a rather racial stereotype filled chat…
Legislative Witnesses
Chapter 4 deals with witnesses. Section 9400 defines the term “committee.” Section 9401 provides that a subpoena requiring the attendance…
Congresswoman Steel Retakes Lead In 45th District Race According To New Poll
According to a new poll released on Thursday, Congresswoman Michelle Steel (R-CA) retook the lead over Attorney Derek Tran (D)…
SF Mayor London Breed Calls For Halt Of Proposed School Closures In City
San Francisco Mayor London Breed called for a halt to the planned San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) school closures…
California’s Judicial Holidays
The California Code of Civil Procedure, in Part 1, Title 1, Chapter 6, Article 3, specifies judicial holidays observed in…
Intel Lays Off 300 in Bay Area
According to new WARN (Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification) Act notices filed on Wednesday, Santa Clara-based Intel is to lay…