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CA State Regulators Force Solar Provider Under: SunPower Announces Bankruptcy

August 6, 2024 12:09 pmAugust 6, 2024 12:09 pm

On the one hand, the state of California has decided that it shall become an all-electric, all-renewable power state by, well, for practical purposes, next Thursday. On the other hand, the state gives utilities a massive break on how much...

Kamala Harris and the California Public Utilities Commission

August 6, 2024 10:36 amAugust 6, 2024 10:36 am

With the likely ascendance of Kamala Harris to the top of the Democratic Party’s ticket this November we will see increased scrutiny of her past record. As we should. We’ve already seen some great work on that, including an article...

Evidence Code Guidebook Published

August 6, 2024 7:30 amAugust 6, 2024 7:31 am

Long-time California Globe contributor Chris Micheli has released his third practical guide on one of California’s 29 Codes. The 29 Codes contain the state’s over 155,000 statutes and are divided based on subject matter. His newest book is “A Practical...

California’s Kamala By the Numbers: 46, 47, 48, 49

August 6, 2024 7:00 amAugust 6, 2024 7:01 am

Now that Kamala Harris is definitely going to be the Democratic nominee for president, there are a few numbers her campaign may want to focus on. The first is 46, her percentage of the vote in the latest polls. The...

California Energy Commission Proposes State Takeover Of Oil Refineries

August 6, 2024 2:55 amAugust 7, 2024 12:57 pm

Just as Chevron Oil company announced that it is moving its headquarters to Houston Texas from San Ramon California, California Energy Commission regulators announced proposed government controls of the petroleum industry, ostensibly in order to combat future energy price surges,...

What Are Unlawful Contracts Under California Law?

August 6, 2024 2:26 amAugust 6, 2024 2:27 am

California’s Civil Code in Division 3, Part 2, Title 4 specifies what are unlawful contracts. Title 4 was originally enacted in 1872. Section 1667 provides that it is not lawful which is contrary to an express provision of law; contrary...

Chevron Exit Demonstrates How California Lawmakers Are Regulating Residents Out Of Business

August 5, 2024 3:10 pmAugust 5, 2024 3:10 pm

The announcement of another major corporation leaving California is just the latest illustration of Sacramento lawmakers regulating residents out of business. On Friday, the iconic California oil giant formerly known as Standard Oil will mark the 145th anniversary of its...