Is There a Difference Between Vagueness and Ambiguity?
In the interpretation of a statute, is there a difference between statutory language that is vague or statutory language that…
California Hogs and Chickens Enjoy More Protections Than Unborn Babies
As California voters prepare to vote on Proposition 1, the "Constitutional Right to Reproductive Freedom. Legislative Constitutional Amendment," which codifies…
Sen. Scott Wiener Invites Us to Pumpkin Carving Drag Queen Event
"In case you missed it, Senator Scott Wiener is hosting his Annual Pumpkin Carving Contest tomorrow, October 22!" Sen. Wiener's…
CA High-Speed Rail Authority Awards $35 Million Stations Design Contract
The California High-Speed Rail Authority Board of Directors approved a $35 million design and support services contract for four Central…
If You Actually Do the Crime, Do Not Do the Rhyme
There’s stupid. There’s felony stupid. And then there is actually literally felony stupid. Meet rapper Nuke Bizzle. Bizzle - real…
The ‘Sunrise’ Process in the California Legislature
In California, as in a number of other states, there is the so-called “sunrise” process, which is the opposite of…
Gov. Newsom Revises Political Stunt As Californians Are Left Paying The Bill
Governor Gavin Newsom’s call for a special legislative session on December 5 to impose “windfall taxes” on oil companies is…
SF Mayor London Breed Apologizes For Honduran Drug Dealer Remark
San Francisco Mayor London Breed apologized on Thursday for comments she made earlier this month where said that many drug…
Electrics Reach 17.7% of All New Car Sales in California
The California Energy Commission (CEC) released new zero emissions vehicle (ZEV) sales info on Wednesday, showing that 17.7% of all…
Legislative History and Intent – What Is the Difference?
Many Capitol observers use the terms “legislative history,” “statutory history,” and “legislative intent” interchangeably. However, these terms generally mean two…