California’s Budget Black Hole: Where Did the $97.5 Billion Surplus Go?
In June of 2022, the California legislature passed Gov. Gavin Newsom's $300 billion budget - the largest in state history.…
Gov. Newsom Unveils $297 Billion Budget Proposal With $22.5 Billion Deficit
California Governor Gavin Newsom presented a $297 billion 2023-2024 budget plan on Tuesday, with a projected deficit of $22.5 billion.…
Former Los Angeles Teacher’s Stand Against Union Push to ‘Defund the Police’ Reaches 9th Circuit
Former high school teacher Glenn Laird, who two years ago shook the pillars of one of the largest and most…
Rep. Katie Porter Announces 2024 U.S. Senate Run
Congresswoman Katie Porter (D-CA) announced on Twitter Tuesday that she will be running for Senator Dianne Feinstein's (D-CA) Senate seat…
Contracting by California’s Judicial Branch
In California’s Public Contract Code, there are provisions that deal with contracting by judicial branch entities. These provisions are contained…
Aaron Peskin Chosen As Next SF Board Of Supervisors President
Longtime San Francisco Supervisor Aaron Peskin was chosen as the next Board of Supervisors President on Monday, reaching the position…
More ‘Bomb Cyclones’ Hit Northern California, Record Rain, Snow
As we wrote last week, the California Sierra snowpack is already at 177% of normal, thanks to recent storms and…
A Visit with California’s School Counselors
Part Two of the “Hidden in Plain Site” Series Over the years, the position of school counselor has received its…
Montecito, Other Santa Barbara County Cities Ordered To Evacuate Over Record Rainfall
County and local officials ordered the evacuation of Montecito, one of the most upscale cities in the state, along with…
Malibu Doubles Down on Anti-ADU Stance
In August 2021, the Malibu City Council refused to let a family build an addition to their home for their…