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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...

California Uses FORCE to Protect FRAUD

June 13, 2026 9:00 amJune 13, 2026 3:56 pm

“All tyrannies rule through fraud and force, but once the fraud is exposed, they must rely exclusively on force.” — George Orwell The most puzzling election outcome in California last week was the race for mayor in Los Angeles. Mayor...

Trump’s Landowner Envoy John Rich Rallies to Save Historic Phoenix Home from ASU Eminent Domain

June 13, 2026 8:22 amJune 13, 2026 8:22 am

The Arizona Board of Regents has filed an eminent domain lawsuit seeking to acquire a 124-year-old historic home in downtown Phoenix as Arizona State University moves forward with construction of its new ASU Health headquarters. The lawsuit, filed in Maricopa...