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San Diego LGBT Center Sits on $18.9 Million Bequest Amid Exploding Housing Crisis

June 15, 2026 6:30 amJune 15, 2026 6:31 am

In the heart of Hillcrest, where rainbow flags flutter and progressive ideals are preached daily, a quiet scandal is unfolding that should alarm every Californian concerned with donor intent, nonprofit accountability, and basic stewardship of charitable funds. Maurice J. Thimot...

Marine Life Protection Act

June 15, 2026 2:30 amJune 15, 2026 2:31 am

Section 2850 names this chapter as the Marine Life Protection Act. Section 2850.5 requires the Ocean Protection Council to assume responsibility for the direction of policy of marine protected areas (MPAs). Section 2851 contains eight specified legislative findings and declarations....

Abuse of Elders or Dependent Adults

June 14, 2026 2:00 pmJune 14, 2026 2:01 pm

Part 7 of Division 2 of the Probate Code deals with the effect of homicide or abuse of an elder or dependent adult. Section 250 provides that a person who feloniously and intentionally kills the decedent is not entitled to...

CA’s County Taxpayer Groups Are an Endangered Species – The Free Market Movement Should Save Them

June 14, 2026 7:00 amJune 14, 2026 12:21 pm

When Californians think about tax fights, they usually think of statewide battles: Proposition 13, the perennial split roll initiatives, the latest wealth tax proposal. But most of the taxation imposed on Californians is decided much closer to home, by cities,...

The Homeless Money Machine Just Lost Its Plug

June 14, 2026 6:53 amJune 14, 2026 6:54 am

I’ve lived in Southern California since 1990. I arrived when the state had a vibrant economy and a functioning government. Over 35 years, I’ve watched Los Angeles spend its way into a homelessness crisis that keeps getting worse no matter...

Violations of Medical Confidentiality Laws

June 14, 2026 2:30 amJune 14, 2026 2:31 am

Civil Code Division 1, Part 2.6 deals with the confidentiality of medical information in California. Chapter 7 deals with violations of those laws. Section 56.35 provides that a patient whose medical information has been used or disclosed in violation of...

Constitutional Vote Thresholds Affecting the California Legislature

June 13, 2026 2:00 pmJune 13, 2026 2:01 pm

There are just over 30 provisions affecting the Legislature that are found throughout the California Constitution that specify a vote requirement the Legislature to act. The following chart sets forth those provisions of the state Constitution with an explanation of...