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Frequently Asked Questions about the Legislative Counsel’s Digest

December 7, 2023 6:54 amDecember 7, 2023 6:54 am

What is the “Legislative Counsel’s Digest”? According to the Glossary provided by the Office of Legislative Counsel (OLC), the “Digest is prepared by the Legislative Counsel and it summarizes the effect of a proposed bill on current law. It appears...

Same As It Ever Was…Kinda; GOP Debates in Alabama

December 7, 2023 6:42 amDecember 7, 2023 8:29 am

What if you took the vigor of Vivek Ramaswamy, the comfortable direct approach of Chris Christie, the clear administrative skill of Ron DeSantis, and the, um, whatever of Nikki Haley and smooshed them into one Republican candidate? Now that would...

California Lags on COVID Shot Rates; Previously Ahead, Now Behind Nation

December 7, 2023 6:29 amDecember 7, 2023 6:29 am

It seems the word is getting out about the new COVID shot, just maybe not the word the hard core pandemicists want. As of the last Friday, only 10.1% of Californians had opted to get the latest COVID shot unveiled...

2023 Hollywood Strikes Officially Over Following New Contract Ratification By SAG-AFTRA Members

December 7, 2023 2:50 amDecember 7, 2023 2:51 am

The 2023 Hollywood strikes officially ended on Wednesday following the ratification of the new SAG-AFTRA contract that was tentatively agreed upon last month. The SAG-AFTRA strike, which started on July 14th, lasted nearly four months over a total of 118...

Ringside: California’s 2023 Legislative War on Affordability and Democracy

December 7, 2023 2:33 amDecember 7, 2023 6:30 am

As we move into the final month of 2023, it is appropriate to review recent legislative actions that will have a significant impact on California’s ability to deliver abundant and affordable energy and water to its residents. There isn’t much...

Biden Tosses in His Two Percent’s Worth

December 6, 2023 5:54 pmDecember 6, 2023 5:54 pm

The Biden administration has tossed a $3.1 billion lifeline to never ending slow speed train wreck that is California’s LA to SF high speed rail project. “California is delivering on the first 220-mph, electric high-speed rail project in the nation,”...

Former San Diego City Councilman, Radio Host Carl DeMaio Announces Run For Assembly

December 6, 2023 5:38 pmDecember 6, 2023 5:41 pm

Former San Diego City Councilman and current radio host Carl DeMaio announced that he will be running for the 75th District Assembly seat on Wednesday, facing off against two other Republicans in the hope of replacing term-limited Assemblywoman Marie Waldron...