The Pat Brown Republicans
California old timers can remember the state’s first Governor Brown, Jerry Brown’s father Pat Brown, who served as the 32nd governor…
State Regulators Shut Down Silicon Valley Bank
The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation announced on Friday that the Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) would be shut…
California Trucking Company Workers Win Freedom from Unwanted Teamsters Union Officials
The National Right to Work announced this week that Valdivia Trucking Co. workers in California are finally free of unwanted…
It’s Not Just the ‘Spot Bill’ Deadline
In another one of my “legislative geek” moments, I would like to suggest that we change our terminology to “placeholder…
How Productive Is the California Supreme Court?
Undoubtedly there are different metrics for determining how “productive” a branch of state government is. For example, for the legislative…
AB 1105: Sale of Net Operating Losses
Assembly Bill 1105 (Petrie-Norris) was recently amended to provide for the sale of net operating losses (NOLs). AB 1105 would…
Immigrant Groups Oppose LA City Council’s Sanctuary City Proposal
Multiple groups in Los Angeles came out in opposition to Tuesday's Los Angeles City Council to make the city a…
Garcetti’s Ambassador to India Vote Expected Tuesday
In what could be a sign the votes might astonishingly be there to confirm former Los Angles Mayor Eric Garcetti…
District Court Judge Rules California Cannot Ban Sale Of Alligator, Crocodile Products
A U.S. District Court judge ruled on Wednesday that California cannot ban the sale of alligator and crocodile products, finalizing…
Governor Newsom Ends $54 Million Department of General Services Contract With Walgreens
Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Wednesday that the state will be ending a $54 million contract with Walgreens, the first…