Diane Dixon – California Globe

California’s Self-Imposed Affordability Crisis Continues Unabated as Residents Struggle

October 22, 2026 10:00 amOctober 22, 2026 10:01 am

Everyone is talking about it, but is anyone doing anything? California has an affordability crisis. This is no surprise to anyone in this state who pays bills, taxes, fills up their gas tank, or buys groceries. While America as a...

PAGA Reform is Needed Now More Than Ever

August 25, 2026 10:27 amAugust 25, 2026 10:27 am

California’s anti-business climate is epitomized by abuse of the Private Attorneys General Act, or PAGA. This loophole enables claims over often easy-to-fix labor infractions, enriching opportunistic lawyers at employers’ and taxpayers’ expense. PAGA suits are also frequently used against nonprofits,...

The California Dream is Driving Small Business Away

December 17, 2025 2:30 pmDecember 17, 2025 2:31 pm

The California Legislature’s high tax, high cost of living, anti-business climate continues to drive businesses large and small and many of their employees out of the state. Shockingly, the Democrat-led supermajority of elected representatives double down on costly regulatory policies...