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American Consumers ‘Upbeat’ Spending; Californians Not So Optimistic

October 6, 2026 11:00 amOctober 6, 2026 2:14 pm

Last week we reported “It’s The Economy, Stupid’ – And It’s Robust,” explaining that Retail sales were higher than expected in August despite higher prices on gasoline and other goods; The Trump economy has delivered record low child and Hispanic...

If Xavier Becerra Wants to be Governor, He Needs to Show Up for the Campaign

October 5, 2026 3:00 pmOctober 6, 2026 12:11 pm

Breaking news today: Xavier Becerra PULLS OUT of tomorrow’s LA Times debate, the Hilton campaign reported. “The move comes after a new poll found CNN debate viewers favored Hilton 74% to 20%.” This makes us question what should voters expect...

Why Injunctions Matter: Lessons From the Samsung-Collision Case

October 5, 2026 8:00 amOctober 5, 2026 9:06 am

What is the right to exclude worth if, after a patent owner proves infringement, the infringer can keep using the invention through years of follow on litigation? That question is becoming increasingly important to American startups and research companies. These...

Gov Newsom Signs CA Disaster Preparedness Bill – But Protects Water Agencies From Liability

October 3, 2026 6:31 amOctober 5, 2026 11:44 am

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 1153 into law on September 29, 2026. Why is this notable? SB 1153 by Senator Anna Caballero (D-Merced), “requires all urban retail water suppliers that serve a high or very-high fire hazard severity zone...

Steve Hilton Lands Debate Punches on ‘Bitch *ss’ Xavier Becerra

October 1, 2026 7:36 amOctober 2, 2026 2:41 pm

The debate Wednesday night on CNN was the only scheduled head-to-head between Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton, moderated by Dana Bash and Jake Tapper. It was an hour long, with no studio audience. And Steve Hilton was up against three...

Female Athletes File Title IX Sex Discrimination Class Action Against UC Davis

September 30, 2026 5:32 pmSeptember 30, 2026 5:32 pm

In April the Globe reported that the Division 1 UC Davis Women’s Equestrian team, despite record-breaking success, was being cut in July. This was a result of what parents and supporters say is the Athletic Department’s financial malfeasance. And this...

Financial Challenges Facing California’s Independent Gas Stations

September 30, 2026 6:00 amSeptember 30, 2026 1:48 pm

I was recently contacted by an independent gasoline station owner regarding the financial challenges facing these operators in California. Over the course of a few weeks, she provided numerous invoices on their wholesale fuel purchases, showing the staggering taxes and...