Rules for New Citizen Voters in California
California’s Elections Code provides in Division 3, Chapter 6 for new citizens application and voting procedures. Section 3500 provides that…
California Parents Urge School Boards to Lift Masking of Kids in School
With the Super Bowl in Los Angeles this weekend, taking place while California remains constricted under Gov. Gavin Newsom's two-year…
California’s Local Elections Procedures
California’s Elections Code provides numerous rules for local and consolidated elections in Division 10. Part 1 deals with General Provisions…
California Enacts Economic Relief in Early Budget Action
As part of the “early action” budget items, Senate Bill 113 (Budget and Fiscal Review Committee) was amended on February…
General Law City Elections in California
California’s Elections Code provides a number of laws related to city elections in General Law Cities. These are contained in…
Emergency Elections in California Cities
California law provides procedures for “emergency elections” conducted in cities in this state. These rules and procedures are contained in…
Billionaire Real Estate Developer Rick Caruso Enters Los Angeles Mayoral Race
Billionaire real estate developer and CEO of the Caruso real estate company, Rick Caruso, entered the Los Angeles Mayoral race…
California Supreme Court Rejects Parole Bid For Manson Family Murderer Leslie Van Houten
A petition by convicted murderer and Manson Family follower Leslie Van Houten challenging Governor Gavin Newsom's recent refusal to parole…
Penal Provisions of the California Elections Code: Direct Democracy
There are penal, or criminal, provisions of California’s Elections Code. These laws are provided in Division 18. Chapter 7 deals…
Congress Amends Federal Arbitration Act
California’s Legislature has repeatedly attempted to undermine the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA), which is titled “The United States Arbitration Act,…