‘The California Way’ Touted by Gov. Newsom is His Way, Not the People’s Way
At California Gov. Gavin Newsom's State of the State address Tuesday, he touted California leading the way on several hot…
EPA Announces That California Can Set Own Vehicle Emissions Standards Once Again
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on Wednesday that they would be dropping a 2019 order known as SAFE-1 that…
Should California Bills Use ‘Includes’ or ‘Means?’
When attorneys in the Office of Legislative Counsel are drafting bills for California legislators, they often delete the word “includes”…
California and Drug Decriminalization: A Long and Complicated Issue
The decriminalization of drugs, especially harder drugs in the FDA's schedule I territory, has always been an odd issue in…
The War America Can’t Afford to Win
The war on fossil fuels is now fully engaged and casualties are abounding. The first casualty is the affordability of…
SF Police Commissioner John Hamasaki Resigns Following Multiple Failed Actions
A member of the San Francisco Police Commission, John Hamasaki, resigned on Monday following several failed actions of the commission.…
Republican, Democratic Leaders Respond to Gov. Newsom’s State of the State
On Tuesday, California Governor Gavin Newsom gave the annual State of the State Speech in Sacramento. While his proposed tax…
What Does the Term ‘Construe’ Mean in California Statutes?
While continuing to read through proposed new laws for the 2022 California Legislative Session, I occasionally come by a bill…
‘The California Way’ Isn’t as Rosy as Gov. Newsom Touted in State of the State
California Gov. Gavin Newsom told a few whoppers during his 18-minute State of the State Tuesday evening. Listening to him,…
SF DA Chesa Boudin Charges Three Auto Burglary Suspects, Signaling Change in Actions
Three auto burglary suspects were charged with multiple felonies by San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin on Tuesday, the latest…