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Rooftop solar monopoly

March 2, 2020 6:31 amMarch 2, 2020 6:59 am

Now that the rooftop mandate for new homes has been relaxed to allow communities to choose cheaper power from municipal solar farms, will new homeowners be allowed to choose cheaper and cleaner conventional energy sources through local Community Choice energy?...

California Legislature’s Organizing Session

March 2, 2020 2:39 amMarch 1, 2020 7:48 pm

The California Legislature operates during two-year legislative sessions. At the commencement of the 2-year Session, the Legislature must organize itself. In that regard, there are several provisions related to organizing the Legislature that are found in the California Constitution and...

California’s AB 5 kills off 40-year Lake Tahoe Music Festival

March 1, 2020 9:17 amMarch 3, 2020 10:51 am

California’s AB 5 has taken another life: The new law has now killed off the 40-year old Lake Tahoe Music Festival. “After 40+ years of classical music concerts offered outside with family and friends, the Lake Tahoe Music Festival will...

Was Tom Steyer’s Campaign the Worst in Presidential History?

February 29, 2020 8:01 pmMarch 17, 2022 7:30 am

Press play to hear a narrated version of this story, presented by AudioHopper. With the results in from South Carolina, a strong case can be made that Tom Steyer has just concluded the worst campaign in the history of presidential...

2020 March Primary Review: Buzz Patterson vs. Ami Bera in the 7th Congressional District

February 29, 2020 8:40 am

California Congressional District 7 encompasses the Southern portion of Sacramento County, and is currently represented by Democratic Rep. Ami Bera. Rep. Ami Bera The District is fairly evenly split between Republican and Democrat voters, but many Republicans are hoping to...

Assemblywoman Jacqui Irwin Proposes Law to Authorize Withholding Autopsy Reports From Public Disclosure

February 28, 2020 3:01 pm

A state lawmaker has proposed a measure that would allow law enforcement agencies to withhold autopsy reports from public disclosure. Assemblywoman Jacqui Irwin (D-Thousand Oaks), introduced Assembly Bill 2372 earlier this month at the request of authorities in Ventura County...

Meth Addicts Would Get Cash Rewards for Treatment Under SB 888

February 28, 2020 2:51 pmFebruary 29, 2020 7:22 am

A Senate bill that would give cash rewards to meth addicts who pass drug tests and stay sober was sent to Committee after amendments were added earlier this week. Gift cards for meth recovery According to Senate Bill 888, authored...