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Former USC Dean to Plead Guilty to Bribery

September 19, 2022 2:30 amSeptember 19, 2022 2:17 pm

In the interest of full disclosure, I married into a (huge) family of UCLA Bruin alumni. I learned quickly (it was included in my wedding vows) that the University of Southern California (USC) was the ugly enemy and any mention...

The Shortest Bill to Reach Gov. Newsom’s Desk this Year

September 18, 2022 4:04 pmSeptember 18, 2022 4:11 pm

Obviously, a bill that makes a one-or two-word change in the law could be significant. For example, a bill that changes a discretionary “may” to a mandatory “shall” could have important implications in an area of law, even though the...

Gov. Newsom’s Adolescent Put-Downs of Governor Ron DeSantis

September 17, 2022 10:40 amSeptember 18, 2022 10:50 am

California Gov. Gavin Newsom called on the Department of Justice to charge Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis with kidnapping for sending illegal immigrants to other parts of the country, the Globe reported Friday. Governors Abbott and...

Why Is a Supplemental File Used in the California Legislature?

September 17, 2022 7:49 amSeptember 17, 2022 7:52 am

The agenda for the California Legislature is contained in the Assembly Daily File and the Senate Daily File. But, during the last day or two prior to the final adjournment of the legislative session, a “supplemental file” is required when...

Gov. Newson Signs Bill on Juror Travel Reimbursement Pay Increase

September 17, 2022 2:30 amSeptember 16, 2022 10:05 pm

A bill that would increase juror pay through more driving and public transportation reimbursement was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday. Assembly Bill 1981, authored by Assemblyman Alex Lee (D-San Jose), will change the 34 cents a...

Formal Roles of Governor and Lt. Governor in Lawmaking

September 16, 2022 6:36 pmSeptember 16, 2022 6:41 pm

Both the California Governor and the Lieutenant Governor have formal roles in the lawmaking process, despite the fact that this authority is granted to the legislative branch of state government pursuant to Article IV of the California Constitution. Article IV,...

CPUC Passes New Policy Ending All New Gasline Subsidies In Favor of All-Electric Homes

September 16, 2022 4:58 pmSeptember 16, 2022 6:33 pm

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) announced on Thursday that they had voted unanimously to eliminate all future ratepayer subsidies for new gaslines. According to the new agreement, all new gasline subsidies are to end by July and would help...