VMT Rears its Ugly Head Again as ‘Congestion Pricing’ in LA
So the Los Angeles Times ran a story today all about possible “congestion pricing” schemes coming soon to certain roads…
Gov. Newsom Draws Criticism Following Partisan, ‘Tone-Deaf’ Memorial Day Tweet
Governor Gavin Newsom continued to receive criticisms over a "ill-timed" Memorial Day tweet on Tuesday, with many accusing him of…
California’s ‘Impending Public Transportation Disaster’ Is Self-Inflicted
A sure sign of a crumbling, decaying, failing state is the email I received this morning from State Senator Scott…
Are Legislative Findings in Voters FIRST Act Bills Sufficient?
In reviewing recent legislation that proposes amendments to California’s Voters FIRST Act, as enacted by the voters by Proposition 11…
Old Navy is Latest Chain Store Chased Out Of San Francisco’s Downtown
Over the Memorial Day weekend, Old Navy announced they will be leaving their Market Street location on July 1st, becoming…
Why Did 352 California Companies Flee to Other States in Three Years?
Why are California businesses fleeing the once-Golden State in droves? Several articles this week answer that quite clearly. "These exits…
Ronald Reagan Memorial Day Speech 1982
There is no reason to attempt to improve on perhaps the perfect Memorial Day speech, by President Ronald Reagan, May…
California’s Local Agencies Levying Fees
On occasion, a reader may come across language in California legislation regarding the authority of local agencies to levy fees,…
CA Senate Honoring The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence in LGBTQ Recognition Ceremony
On June 5 the California Senate will be holding a LGBTQ recognition ceremony. One of the honorees is Sister Roma…
SB 220: New Tax Increases and Relief Proposal
On May 25, the Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee gutted-and-amended Senate Bill 220 to put forth their tax reform…