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The Classification of State Officers

January 8, 2023 9:56 amJanuary 8, 2023 10:00 am

California’s Government Code provides for the “classification of officers” in Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Division 4 of Title 1, which was enacted in 1943 for public officers and employees in this state. Government Code Section 1000 sets forth...

Vehicle Miles Traveled Tax Gets a Killer Boost

January 8, 2023 2:31 amJanuary 7, 2023 3:35 pm

It seems as if anything can be done – truly anything – if it is in the name of safety. From the pandemic to peanut butter, as long as a new rule, regulation, mandate, dictate is couched in the language...

Which Phrase Should Be Used?

January 7, 2023 8:10 amJanuary 7, 2023 8:12 am

We often find in California statutes the opening phrase, “notwithstanding any other provision of law.” In other instances, we find the phrase, “except as provided in subdivision (a).” Which phrase should be used? Which phrase should be avoided? In some...

1,700 Layoffs At SF-Based Stitch Fix Capped off a Rough First Week of 2023

January 6, 2023 12:23 pm

A massive 20% layoff at San Francisco-based fashion tech company Stitch Fix on Friday capped off a rough first week for Bay Area tech companies, as thousands of more tech workers in the area continue the trend started last year...

New CA Law Decriminalizing Jaywalking Because of ‘Racism’ is Cover for Real Motive

January 6, 2023 9:27 am

Yet another new law to turn all of California into San Francisco was passed by the California Legislature and signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom last fall. This one legalizes jaywalking, effective January 1, 2023. While this might not sound earth...

The Governor and the Public Records Act

January 6, 2023 7:42 amJanuary 6, 2023 7:45 am

California’s Government Code provides for access to public records, which is set forth in the California Public Records Act (PRA), which is contained in Division 10 of Title 1. There are specified types of public records and rules related to...

Second Vote Recount In Senate District 16 Begins In Central California

January 5, 2023 6:04 pmJanuary 6, 2023 8:07 am

A second recount of the close Senate District 16 election between Senator Melissa Hurtado (D-Sanger) and David Shepard (R) began on Thursday, with Hurtado expanding the recount to include more voting precincts in the hope of expanding her narrow 20...