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How Are California Regulations Treated by State Courts?

November 19, 2023 2:45 amNovember 19, 2023 2:46 am

Under the California Administrative Procedure Act (APA), interested parties are authorized to file a lawsuit in order to challenge the validity of a regulation. Under this approach, any interested person may obtain a judicial declaration regarding the validity of any...

Ringside View: Offshore Wind is a Financial and Environmental Catastrophe

November 19, 2023 2:30 amNovember 20, 2023 7:16 am

It’s about time Californians of all ideological persuasions wake up and stop what is possibly the most economically wasteful and environmentally destructive project in American history: the utility scale adoption of offshore wind energy. The California Legislature intends to despoil...

Bay Bridge Protesters Snarl Traffic For Hours

November 18, 2023 8:27 amNovember 18, 2023 8:27 am

It is normally no fun to be San Francisco commuter, but Thursday was particularly slow and frustrating due to an hours long protest by pro-Palestinian demonstrators who blocked traffic in the west-bound lanes of the Bay Bridge. Ultimately 50 arrests...

Frequently Asked Questions about California Legislative Publications

November 18, 2023 2:55 amNovember 18, 2023 2:56 am

What governs the printing of publications for the Legislature and the individual houses? Printing is governed by the individual rules of the State Senate and the State Assembly, as well as their Joint Rules. Who is charged with printing legislative...

Is The Fix In? Gov. Newsom Announces Fire Damaged I-10 Freeway Will Re-Open Next Tuesday

November 17, 2023 7:36 amNovember 17, 2023 3:20 pm

California Governor Gavin Newsom announced Thursday the I-10 Freeway in downtown Los Angeles may reopen Tuesday, November 21. On Tuesday Nov. 14 of this week, the Globe reported: Is Gov. Gavin Newsom trying to contain the I-10 fire story? Are...

Senator Toni Atkins Announces Possible 2026 Gubernatorial Run

November 17, 2023 3:29 amNovember 17, 2023 3:30 am

Senator Toni Atkins (D-San Diego) announced on Thursday that she is currently looking into a gubernatorial run in 2026, potentially joining a handful of candidates who have already announced three years before the election is to take place. Originally from...

Should There Be an Office of Regulatory Counsel?

November 17, 2023 2:45 amNovember 17, 2023 2:46 am

For those involved in the California legislative process, everyone is familiar with the outstanding work that is done by the attorneys and staff in the Office of Legislative Counsel (OLC). For those who are not regularly involved in the regulatory...