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Oakland Turned a Tree Ordinance Into a Revenue Machine

July 6, 2026 6:15 amJuly 6, 2026 6:16 am

A city council has decided that if you cut down trees without a permit, they can hand you a fine that is bigger than the land itself. That happened in Oakland, California, this year, and it’s exactly why the Eighth...

Chart of Legislative Information Available

July 6, 2026 2:30 amJuly 6, 2026 2:31 am

The following chart provides a listing of the types of information that is available on the California “LegInfo” website for legislation: Topic Explanation Text Complete text of bills with annotations to identify material added/removed due to amendments History Chronological listing...

Chart of Methods of Holding Measures in Legislative Committees

July 5, 2026 2:00 pmJuly 5, 2026 2:01 pm

The following chart sets forth several methods that can be used to hold legislative measures in committees of the California Legislature: Method Explanation Hold This means a bill failed to get sufficient votes to pass out of committee. Hold under...

President Trump Celebrates America’s 250th While Gavin Newsom Whines

July 5, 2026 9:39 amJuly 7, 2026 6:29 am

While you were celebrating the Fourth of July semiquincentennial celebrations, America’s 250th birthday, grilling hot dogs and hamburgers, and smoking try-tip, while the kids and grandkids were splashing in swimming pools, and while families joined in parades, California Governor Gavin...

Chart of Officers and Employees of the California Legislature

July 5, 2026 8:04 amJuly 5, 2026 8:04 am

The following chart sets forth the officers and employees of the California Legislature: Type Status Explanation Senate Officers Permanent President pro tempore, one secretary, one Sergeant-at-Arms, one minute clerk and one chaplain. The President PT, secretary Sgt. at Arms, and...

The Declaration of Independence

July 4, 2026 6:00 amJuly 4, 2026 6:01 am

The Declaration of Independence, America’s revolutionary Charter of Freedom, is a document upon which our nation’s founding principles were established and set the course for our nation on a journey of freedom. The Declaration of Independence was formally adopted by the...

Reciprocal Agreements with Other States

July 4, 2026 2:30 amJuly 4, 2026 2:31 am

Fish and Game Code Division 1, Chapter 3, Article 5 deals with reciprocal agreements with adjoining state under the Fish and Game Commission. Section 390 authorizes the commission, subject to the approval of the Attorney General, to enter into reciprocal...