Guidance for Drafting a ‘Declaratory of Existing Law’ California Statute
On occasion, you may see a bill in the California Legislature that has the following provision: “The amendments made by…
30 Miles of Tunnels Proposed for High Speed Rail: Can You Dig It?
The consistently accurate and forward looking board of the California High Speed Rail Authority has decided that it is a…
Just How Deranged was Gov. Gavin Newsom’s State of the State Campaign Speech?
California Governor Gavin Newsom finally gave his State of the State speech Tuesday completely choreographed and with soothing music in…
Frequently Asked Questions about Judicial Branch Support Agencies
California’s judiciary branch of government is supported by several important entities that assist the judicial branch in operating efficiently. What…
U.S. Supreme Court Decision Allows Cities to Ban Homeless Camps
In a 6-3 decision on Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that local government ordinances with civil and criminal penalties for camping on public…
The Value of a Safe, Affordable and Consistent Food Supply
For the past few years I’ve been rolling up and down Highway 99 attending ag irrigation related meetings. I’ve heard…
Supremes Kneecap Administrative State
The United States Supreme Court today threw out 40 years of precedent and overturned the principle of Chevron deference, blowing…
Governor Newsom Dismisses Calls for Replacing Biden On Democratic Ticket
Governor Gavin Newsom dismissed calls for him to replace President Joe Biden on the Democratic presidential ticket on Thursday evening…
Two-Tiered Justice: San Francisco and Oakland Edition
I hope you’ve been paying at least some attention to the circus unfolding in the city of Oakland, California. It's…
Gov. Newsom’s ‘Mischaracterized’ Fast Food Job Statistics – Good Enough for Government Work?
Earlier in June, the Globe reported that California has lost just under 10,000 fast food jobs since the new $20…