California Recall Election Cost $243 Million; Not $81 Million Estimated
The price tag has come out: the 2021 California Recall election of Gov. Gavin Newsom cost taxpayers $243 million, the…
California’s Executive Branch: Governor
While all of California’s constitutional officers are set forth in Article V of the state Constitution, the main focus in…
Gov. Newsom: ‘Winter is Coming’ So Keep the Masks On, ‘For Good Reason’
Gov. Gavin Newsom, back from his two weeks of "family obligations," said on Tuesday that wearing masks will remain one…
Oakland Councilwoman Sheng Thao Enters 2022 Oakland Mayoral Race
Oakland City Councilwoman and current Council President Sheng Thao announced on Wednesday that she would be running for Mayor of…
Manson Family Murderer Leslie Van Houten Recommended for Parole for Fifth Time
Convicted murderer and Manson Family follower Leslie Van Houten was recommended for parole for the fifth time since 2016 on…
SF Mayor London Breed Announces Support of Recall Against Three SF School Board Members
During a meeting between San Francisco Mayor London Breed and city Supervisors on Tuesday, Breed announced her support of the…
New Proposed National Marine Sanctuary Off California Coast Reaches Final Hurdles
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Tuesday that a new National Marine Sanctuary off the Coast of…
What is the Role of the California Attorney General?
The Attorney General is the chief law enforcement officer of the state of California, as set forth in the state…
A Primer on Vehicle-Miles-Traveled Taxation Concepts
For some years the idea of replacing the pay-at-the-pump gas tax with a “vehicle miles traveled” system has been floating…
Another Newsom Rumor Catches Fire: First Partner Cancelled UN Trip Over Female Staffer
Rumors of California Gov. Gavin Newsom's involvement with one of his cabinet staff members have persisted since March 2021. We…