Kamala and Gascon – Times Have Changed
In 2020, then Senator Kamala Harris was one of the first big names to endorse George Gascon in his run…
Evidence from Extrinsic Policies in California Courts
The California Evidence Code in Division 9 deals with Evidence Affected or Excluded by Extrinsic Policies. Chapter 1 concerns Evidence…
Add Chevron to the Growing list of Businesses Fleeing California
California's own Chevron Oil company is moving its headquarters to Houston, Texas from San Ramon, California, the latest big business…
SF Mayor Breed Announces New Executive Order Program To Bus Eligible Homeless People Out Of San Francisco
San Francisco Mayor London Breed brought forth a new executive order on Thursday, directing city staff to buy bus tickets…
The Old Way of Doing Legislative Intent Statements
In reading Code sections recently (yes, I am an acknowledged legislative geek), I came across a statute from 1968 in…
A Month Before Assassination Attempt, Trump Showed Similar Bravery and Generosity
Americans are still processing what happened on July 13 in Butler, Pennsylvania. It does not feel real. Perhaps because it…
Governor Newsom Declines 3.5% Pay Raise
In a letter to the California Citizens Compensation Commission (CCCC) unveiled to the public on Thursday, Governor Gavin Newsom revealed…
California Air Resources Board Exempts Itself From Regulations and State Laws
This week, Thomas Buckley reported that a slew of new California Air Resources Board (CARB) regulations roll out this year…
California Hearsay Evidence Rules
California’s Evidence Code, in Division 10, Chapter 1, provides general provisions related to hearsay evidence. Section 1200 defines “hearsay evidence”…
SEIU Fast Food Labor Union Sends Demands Another Minimum Wage Increase
The California Fast Food Workers Union, a Service Employees International Union (SEIU) affiliate, announced on Thursday that they already want…