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Rep. Mike Levin (D) Falls To Narrow One-Point Lead Over Republican Matt Gunderson

October 14, 2024 1:28 pmOctober 14, 2024 1:28 pm

A new poll released over the weekend found that Congressman Mike Levin (D-CA) is currently only one point ahead of GOP challenger and 2022 State Senate candidate Matt Gunderson in the 49th Congressional District, making the race a late edition...

The Whistleblower Protection Act

October 14, 2024 1:00 pmOctober 14, 2024 1:01 pm

Article 10 deals with the Whistleblower Protection Act. Section 9149.20 states the article may be known as the Whistleblower Protection Act. Section 9149.21 declares legislative intent that state employees and other persons should disclose, to the extent not expressly prohibited...

California’s Gas Supply Restrictions Lead Gavin Newsom to World Stage

October 14, 2024 11:06 amOctober 14, 2024 11:06 am

How is California Governor Gavin Newsom going to jump back onto the national stage? Once his role as Joe Biden’s surrogate presidential candidate was shattered as Democrats replaced him with Kamala Harris, how could Newsom remain present in order to...

The Other DA Race: The Landslide San Francisco District Attorney’s Race

October 14, 2024 6:25 amOctober 14, 2024 6:26 am

For months, the Los Angeles County District Attorney election has been the main focus of D.A. elections in the state. As it pits progress incumbent George Gascon against former Assistant U.S. Attorney General for the Tax Division and current General...

20 Years Later, Orange County is Still Dealing with ‘Legalized Corruption’

October 14, 2024 2:55 amOctober 14, 2024 12:42 pm

Former Orange County Supervisor Tom Wilson passed away on July 16, 2024. While it’s generally considered poor form to criticize the recently deceased, we must remember that he was a public official, and it is critical to reflect on his...

Indonesia Dumps Climate Politics in Favor of Energy Security

October 14, 2024 2:45 amOctober 14, 2024 2:46 am

The archipelago nation of Indonesia represents just 1% of Earth’s land area, but it has set the stage for global geopolitics surrounding fossil fuels and climate policies. As a part of climate negotiations between G-7 nations, Indonesia was expected to...

Voluntary Plans under California’s Unemployment Insurance Code

October 14, 2024 2:30 amOctober 14, 2024 12:43 pm

California’s Unemployment Insurance Code, in Division 1, Part 2, Chapter 6, provides for voluntary plans. Section 3251 authorizes an employer, a majority of the employees employed in this state of an employer, or both, to apply to the Director of...