Newsom’s Latest Criminal Pardons of 10 More Makes 140 Total Since 2019

December 26, 2022 4:00 pmDecember 26, 2022 4:01 pm

California Governor Gavin Newsom pardoned 10 more criminals during the weekend before Christmas, with the majority of them having drug related-charges dating back to the late 1970’s. According to a press release by the Governor’s office Friday, “The California Constitution...

‘Your Ass and a Hole in the Ground’ – A Comparative Study

December 14, 2022 2:45 amDecember 13, 2022 8:54 pm

So “Your Ass and a Hole in the Ground” is from David Letterman’s “Top 10 Courses Taken by Basketball Players at UNLV” from decades ago about basketball players take. That nasty great aunt you haven’t talked to in years has finally...

California High Speed Rail: Low Speed Fail

December 11, 2022 2:30 amDecember 12, 2022 2:10 pm

Curiouser and curiouser, said Alice as she grew taller and taller in Wonderland. Curiouser and curiouser, said everyone paying even the slightest attention as the high-speed rail fantasy grew bigger and more expensive and further behind schedule and more incomprehensible...

Businesses Across California Brace For Minimum Wage Increase January 1

December 8, 2022 1:26 pmDecember 8, 2022 1:26 pm

A looming statewide minimum wage increase from $15 an hour to $15.50 on January 1st has caused many employers throughout California to reconsider staffing levels, new hirings, and other important factors as economic concerns grow. The statewide minimum wage has...

2022 California Gubernatorial Race: Gov. Newsom Has Lowest Democrat Percentage Since 2010

November 12, 2022 2:30 amNovember 11, 2022 10:48 pm

Results of the 2022 California gubernatorial race were updated on Friday, showing Governor Gavin Newsom leading State Senator Brian Dahle (R-Bieber) 57.8% to 42.2% with 56% of the votes in, signaling the weakest performance by a Democrat in the race...

A Short Primer on Special Sessions in the California Legislature

October 8, 2022 8:15 amOctober 24, 2022 8:34 am

The California Legislature can meet in regular, special, or joint sessions. A “session” is the designated period of time in which the Legislature meets. A “joint” session, which can occur in a regular or special session, is one in which...

Bill To Give Additional Education Funds To Lowest Performing Subgroup Halted Over Prop 209 Violations

September 3, 2022 2:30 amSeptember 2, 2022 9:35 pm

A bill proposing to give additional funding to students in the lowest performing subgroup was pulled only hours before voting ended early Thursday due to Governor Gavin Newsom dropping support over concerns that it would violate state law under Proposition...