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Frequently Asked Questions about California’s Administrative Agencies

December 20, 2023 2:45 amDecember 20, 2023 2:46 am

What are the different entities within the executive branch of state government? It essentially has three levels: statewide elected officers; independent agencies; and, line-authority agencies. What are “plural executives”? These are the nine constitutional offices that are elected statewide by...

California Population Loss Slows, State Loses Only 32,000 Between July 2022 and July 2023

December 20, 2023 2:30 amDecember 20, 2023 3:46 pm

The California Department of Finance announced on Tuesday that California’s overall population loss slowed down dramatically during the 2022-2023 fiscal year, with the state population going down by only 37,200 people between July 2022 and July 2023. According to the...

Newsom, CHP Announce Increased Retail Theft Operations, Arrests In 2023

December 19, 2023 3:18 pmDecember 19, 2023 3:42 pm

Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Tuesday that the California Highway Patrol (CHP) will be setting new records in combating organized retail theft in 2023, including making more than 1,000 arrests through their Organized Retail Crime Task Force (ORCTF). Since the...

Frequently Asked Questions about California Separation of Powers Doctrine

December 19, 2023 9:32 am

What is “separation of powers”? Essentially, the powers of government are provided to separate branches of government to operate. These powers are set forth in the California Constitution in Article III, Section 3, and are granted to the legislative, executive...

Why Is Sacramento Paying City Manager Howard Chan $493,655?

December 19, 2023 8:59 amDecember 20, 2023 7:07 am

Why do city managers receive such exorbitant pay? Across the state, city managers receive significantly larger salaries than the governor. While city managers of any city are responsible for managing multiple departments, employees, budgets, etc…, the governor is responsible for...

OPINION: Why did Mainstream News and Rep. Jim Costa Ignore Illegal Reedley Biolab?

December 19, 2023 2:45 amDecember 19, 2023 2:46 am

December 2022, two blocks away from where I attended high school and 10 minutes from where my mother lives, a routine inspection led to the discovery of an illegal biolab in Reedley, CA. The unauthorized lab operated in unsanitary conditions,...

Frequently Asked Questions about California Local Governments

December 18, 2023 9:05 amDecember 18, 2023 9:06 am

How many local government entities exist in California? There are 58 counties, 482 cities, and over 2,000 special districts that comprise local government. Does the California Constitution address local governments? Yes, Article 11 deals with local government. How does the...