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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...

California Bills: Introduced Versus Enacted

October 4, 2026 2:00 pmOctober 4, 2026 2:01 pm

I am often asked about the number of bills that get introduced each year in comparison to the number of bills that actually get to the Governor’s Desk, and then the number of bills that ultimately get signed into law...

Historical Look at Bills That Became Law Without the Governor’s Signature

October 2, 2026 2:00 pmOctober 2, 2026 2:38 pm

In California, the Governor has three options when a bill reaches the Governor’s Desk after having passed the Legislature: sign the bill (and it becomes a statute), veto the bill (and the bill does not become law, unless the Legislature...

Summary of California Bills Per Session and Actions Taken – 2026 Edition

October 1, 2026 8:45 pmOctober 1, 2026 8:45 pm

The following research was updated in October 2026 in order to examine the major actions involving bills in the California Legislature over the past few years. I examined the following five categories of information for each year, as set forth...

A Refresher on the Governor’s Line-Item Veto Authority

September 9, 2026 8:07 amSeptember 9, 2026 8:08 am

Some Capitol observers are asking whether Governor Newsom may use his line-item veto authority over the Budget Bill Junior (AB 113) headed to his Desk for final action. As a result, a short refresher may be in order. The Governor’s...

Gov. Newsom’s Gifted Sacramento Estate Now FOR SALE for $7.5 Million

August 25, 2026 6:15 amAugust 25, 2026 10:46 am

Governor Gavin Newsom and the First Partner are selling the Sacramento home… the home they did not buy. In 2018-2019, an LLC registered to Newsom’s cousin, biz partner, and Co-President of PlumpJack, Jeremy Scherer, paid $3.7 million cash for a...

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Cal Chamber Endorsed Candidate Xavier Becerra Prioritizes Illegal Street Vendors over Legal Businesses

July 23, 2026 7:23 amJuly 23, 2026 9:37 am

Hey Cal Chamber, how do you feel about your endorsement of Xavier Becerra for Governor now? “Candidate for California Governor Xavier Becerra is prioritizing illegal immigrants over legal residents’ investment in brick and mortar businesses. Every policy he actually addresses...