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Bill to Clarify Punishment Over Gift Card Theft Introduced

February 19, 2025 2:45 amFebruary 19, 2025 2:46 am

A bill to clarify the punishment over stealing gift cards and whether the theft would be a misdemeanor or felony, was introduced in the Assembly over the weekend. Assembly Bill 710, authored by Assemblywoman Jacqui Irwin (D-Thousand Oaks), would alter...

From The Cheap Seats: It’s Time for Some Tough Love

January 15, 2025 3:42 pmJanuary 15, 2025 3:47 pm

One of the biggest issues during the recent elections in California was the persistent problem of homelessness. In full campaign mode, candidates mirrored voter concerns. Incumbents voiced vague plans to address the matter, challengers kept up with their attack lines....

The Unintended Consequences of Proposition 47

November 1, 2024 11:01 amNovember 1, 2024 11:01 am

Since its passage in 2014, Proposition 47 has been touted as a revolutionary step in California’s criminal justice reform. The measure reclassified certain felonies to misdemeanors to decrease incarceration rates and redirect the cost savings into rehabilitation programs. Proponents argued...

Prop. 47 – ‘Not the Reason for the Theft Wave’

September 23, 2023 8:05 am

California is being stolen from its citizens $949 at a time. This we all know – we’ve all seen it on the news and a sadly significantly large percentage of us have seen it in person when we’ve been picking...

OPINION: Democrat Policies Prove Deadly to West Hollywood Businesses

August 30, 2023 2:30 amAugust 30, 2023 2:31 am

The City of West Hollywood has been a Mecca for LGB Americans to visit and spend vacation time for decades. Unfortunately, the once vibrant and alive city is in a decline as businesses are going under and closing their doors....

Governor Newsom Must Protect Vulnerable Millions and Veto SB 731

September 2, 2022 2:50 amSeptember 1, 2022 1:34 pm

The Governor must protect public safety by vetoing a bill to expand ability of convicted felons to expunge their records. Senate Bill 731 prevents any business that conducts background investigations on its employees from accessing the critical information in most...

Leaving California Interview With Mark Snyder: ‘Is Sacramento and California in a Post-Hope Period?’

July 26, 2021 2:22 amJuly 27, 2021 10:09 pm

What could possibly cause a native Sacramento resident with a thriving business, beautiful home, and many local friends and family, to close the business, sell his home and move to Texas? Mark Snyder is the owner of William Glen, “Sacramento’s...