New Bill Would Move ACA 13 to 2026 Ballot
On June 27, Assembly Bill 440 was gutted-and-amended for the purpose of moving Assembly Constitutional Amendment 13 from the November…
Breaking: Democrats to Pull Urgency Clauses and ‘Poison Pills’ Out of Retail Theft Bill Package
The Globe learned late Saturday that Democrats in the California Legislature are going to pull the urgency clauses and poison…
Los Angeles Homeless Count Falls By 2.2% According To Latest Homeless Count
A new study released by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority Friday found that the number of homeless in the…
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…