Quality of Life is on California November Ballot
Californians’ quality of life is on a collision course with the rule of law. Escalating violent crime, lawlessness, open drug…
A California Voters Guide by a Former California Elected Official
Obviously this a purely personal opinion for entertainment purposes only and your mileage may vary or appear larger in the…
San Diego City Council Passes Resolution Declaring Housing a Human Right
The San Diego City Council voted unanimously on a resolution on Monday that declares housing as a human right. While…
Paul Pelosi Attacker Charged With Assault, Kidnapping
David DePape, the Canadian man who broke into the residence of Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Paul…
Drafting Sunset Clauses in California Legislation
Sunset dates are common in legislation across the country. The purpose is to repeal a law on a specified date.…
Ethics Violations Levied in Oakland Mayoral Race
The Oakland Public Ethics Commission opened an ethics violations investigation over the weekend on Oakland City Councilwoman and Mayoral candidate…
California’s Parent Revolution Will Impact Midterm Election Outcomes
The parent revolution in California could impact and maybe even determine the outcomes of more than just school board races…
Additional Rules on Drafting California Tax Legislation
The drafting of bills that would add, amend, or repeal sections of the California Revenue and Taxation Code (CRTC) require…
The Biggest Lie About Critical Race Theory
Sure. There are many lies, half-truths, and hyperbole emanating from the controversial concept known as Critical Race Theory (CRT). Many…
Judges Should Better Appreciate the Legislative Process and Bill Drafting Principles
When drafting and amending legislation, proponents (and opponents) always keep in mind the statutory analysis principles used by the judicial…