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California’s Auditor Proves State Government is Too BIG and Unaccountable

February 2, 2026 3:00 amFebruary 2, 2026 6:21 am

“Waste, Improper Payments, Misuse of State Resources, and Other Improper Governmental Activities,” is the subtitle of the California State Auditor’s latest “Investigations of Improper Activities by State Agencies and Employees.” There are some real doozies. I have for years recommended...

Unclaimed Property Law General Provisions

February 2, 2026 2:30 amFebruary 2, 2026 2:31 am

Part 3, Title 10, Chapter 1 of the Code of Civil Procedure deals with unclaimed property in California. Article 1 concerns definitions. Section 1300 defines the following terms: “property,” “unclaimed property,” “escheat,” “permanent escheat,” “Controller,” “Treasurer,” and “domicile.” Section 1301...

Specialized Areas of Lobbying

February 1, 2026 2:39 pmFebruary 1, 2026 2:39 pm

There are specialized areas of lobbying, particularly as it relates to certain executive branch agencies, departments, boards, and commissions. Because the vast majority of lobbyists operate in the legislative branch of government, some lobbyists view regulatory advocacy as specialized, particularly...

Trump Admin – 365 Wins in 365 Days Back in Office are Wins for the People

February 1, 2026 9:47 amFebruary 2, 2026 2:31 pm

President Donald Trump and his administration hit the ground running, with a mandate to restore prosperity, secure the border, rebuild American strength, and put the American people first. What a difference an election makes. We went from open borders and record...

Partition of Property by Appraisal

February 1, 2026 2:30 amFebruary 1, 2026 2:31 am

Part 2, Title 10.5, Chapter 7 of the Code of Civil Procedure deals with partitioning real or personal property by appraisal. Section 873.910 allows the parties, when the interests of all parties are undisputed or have been adjudicated, to agree...

Limits on Power in Eminent Domain

January 31, 2026 2:00 pmJanuary 31, 2026 2:01 pm

Code of Civil Procedure Part 3, Title 7, Chapter 3, Article 1 deals with general limitation on the exercise of power of eminent domain under the right to take law in California. Section 1240.010 provides that the power of eminent...

California Supreme Court Delivers Final Blow to Huntington Beach’s Voter ID Law

January 31, 2026 1:25 pmFebruary 2, 2026 6:22 am

In a decision that underscores the ongoing tension between local autonomy and state control in California, the California Supreme Court on Wednesday denied review of an appellate court ruling striking down Huntington Beach’s voter ID law. The high court’s action...