Expert Testimony Limitations, Wrongful Convictions Bill Passed By Senate
A bill that would greatly raise the standards for evaluating expert testimony and forensics in courts, as well as make…
Fremont Tesla Factory Named Most Efficient Auto Factory in North America
According to a new Bloomberg report, Fremont's Tesla factory, the only car factory in California, is the most productive auto…
California Bond Measures Submitted to Voters
On occasion, bond measures are submitted to voters in the State of California. The Elections Code, in Division 9, Chapter…
Teacher Union Tantrums Now Count as Sick Days in California
It’s mid-January and winter break has come to an end. For more than 6.5 million children here in California, that means it’s time to go back to…
San Jose City Council Passes Mandatory Firearm Liability Insurance, Ownership Fee Ordinances
The San Jose City Council passed two measures on Tuesday, requiring all San Jose gun owners to both carry firearm…
Write-in Candidates in California
The California Elections Code, in Division 8, Part 3, deals with write-in candidates. Chapter 1 contains the General Provisions. Section…
Calif. DAs Win Temporary Restraining Order Preventing Corrections Dept. From Awarding 66% ‘Good Conduct Credits’ to Second-Strikers
The California Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation recently enacted so-called “emergency” regulations to allow for additional "good conduct credits" to…
San Francisco DA’s Office Faces Lawsuit in Federal Court Over Reducing Violent Felony to Misdemeanor
The San Francisco District Attorney's office was sued on Tuesday by the Alliance for Asian American Justice over reducing a…
Governor Newsom Issues Legislative Proposal For Another Two Weeks Paid COVID-19 Sick Leave
Governor Gavin Newsom, Senate President Toni Atkins (D-San Diego), and Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon (D-Lakewood) announced on Tuesday that workers…
California’s Voter Participation Act
Did you know that there are voter participation rights in this state? In Elections Code Division 14, Chapter 1.7, there…