The Empty Storefronts Of Downtown Oakland
Visiting Downtown Oakland can be a sobering experience. At some points it is full of life, with shopkeepers stepping out…
Bar Drug Testing Strip Requirements Go Into Effect July 1st
According to a new announcement from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC), a new law requiring many bars…
Gutless Amenders in California’s Legislature
In 2019, the California Legislature passed and Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill called AB 5, a dream of big…
Ringside: The Cost of Offshore Wind vs Carbon Sequestration
The California Energy Commission (CEC) has set planning goals for floating offshore wind turbines, calling for between 2 and 5…
Gov. Gavin Newsom: How to Destroy California in Less than 10 Years
If I was a “progressive” governor and wanted to destabilize and destroy my state, there are certain policies I would…
Frequently Asked Questions about Effective Dates of California Regulations
Does California law specify when regulations take effect in this state? Yes, Government Code Section 11343.4, which is part of…
Siskiyou Co. Board Declares State of Emergency over Klamath River Dam Removal Project
Tuesday, March 26th 2024 was a long and contentious day at the Siskiyou County Board of Supervisors ('BOS') meeting. This…
Former State Controller Betty Yee Officially Enters 2026 Gubernatorial Race
Former State Controller Betty Yee announced Wednesday she will run for California Governor in 2026. A graduate of UC Berkeley…
Regulation, Censorship, and the Will to Power
The will to power manifests itself in myriad ways. It can come from the the point of a pen or…
California Gas Prices As High as $5.95 per Gallon – Again
California's gas prices just topped $5.00 per gallon again, and hits as high as $5.95 in some counties. I was…