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VMT Rears its Ugly Head Again as ‘Congestion Pricing’ in LA

May 30, 2023 2:04 pmMay 30, 2023 2:11 pm

So the Los Angeles Times ran a story today all about possible “congestion pricing” schemes coming soon to certain roads in the LA area soon. While the article lauds the social engineering aspect of the concept – even quoting one...

‘Zero Bail’ Goes Into Effect In LA County and City

May 25, 2023 5:30 amMay 25, 2023 6:41 am

The city and county of Los Angeles resumed ‘zero bail’, or the action of not having those with low level, non-violent crimes pay cash bail in order to be released before an arraignment, on Wednesday, following a preliminary injunction ruling...

Bill To Create School Zone Camera Pilot Program In Six Cities Goes Before Assembly Appropriations Committee

May 18, 2023 12:18 pmMay 18, 2023 12:18 pm

A bill to create a pilot program to install cameras in school zones and high accident areas in six major cities across California was heard in the Assembly Appropriations Committee Thursday following passage last month in two other Committees. Assembly...

As Crisis Grows Worse Under Mayor Bass, LA City Council Extends Homeless Emergency Declaration

May 17, 2023 12:29 pmMay 17, 2023 12:29 pm

The Los Angeles City Council extended the city’s homeless emergency declaration on Tuesday, while also tightening the leash on Mayor Karen Bass’ Inside Safe initiative by asking for more frequent reports on how the floundering program is going. Chief Administrative...

Crystal Meth Pipe Distribution To Addicts, Homeless Draws Increased Criticism In LA

May 11, 2023 5:27 pmMay 11, 2023 5:27 pm

A non-profit program in Los Angeles that passes out crystal meth pipes to addicts for “safety” continued to receive criticism on Thursday as more leaders and members of the public have come out publicly against the practice. According to reports,...

IRS Data Reveals California, New York, Illinois Biggest Losers of Residents & their Wealth

May 5, 2023 8:46 amMay 6, 2023 9:20 am

The California exodus to other states is even worse than we realized; the state’s population dropped by more than 500,000 people between April 2020 and July 2022, with the number of residents leaving surpassing those moving in by nearly 700,000,...

U.S. News Best States Rankings Detail California’s Demise

May 4, 2023 8:30 amMay 6, 2023 9:21 am

U.S. News is out with its Best States Rankings, which details California’s demise by showing how far the Golden State has fallen in so many important categories. U.S. News ranked states on crime and corrections, the economy, education, fiscal stability,...