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Ringside: Politics and the Cost for Water Infrastructure

July 3, 2025 2:55 amJuly 3, 2025 2:56 am

When it comes to building water supply infrastructure, even if regulations are streamlined and litigation is contained, there are massive costs. Quantifying these variables is something we have focused on a great deal, most recently “The Economics of the Delta...

Bill to Protect Communities from Sexually Violent Predators Gets Backing of L.A. County Board of Supervisors

July 3, 2025 2:45 amJuly 3, 2025 2:46 am

A bill aimed at increasing public safety scrutiny during the placement of released Sexually Violent Predators (SVP) received the backing of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors this week, further cementing bipartisan support of the bill. Senate Bill 379,...

Ship Managers in California

July 3, 2025 2:30 amJuly 3, 2025 2:31 am

Division 4, Chapter 2.5 of the California Harbors and Navigation Code deals with a ship’s managers. Section 830 states that the general agent for the owners, in respect to the care of a ship and freight, is called the manager....

The Only ‘Kings’ in California Are Progressive Political Elites

July 2, 2025 3:56 pmJuly 2, 2025 4:00 pm

California’s political elites embody the phrase “do as I say, not as I do.” They pride themselves on pushing the envelope beyond the insane in the name of acceptance, peace, and equality. However, they are always the first to promote...

New California Government Guidebooks Available

July 2, 2025 10:00 amJuly 2, 2025 10:01 am

Long-time Globe contributor Chris Micheli has recently published two additional books in his series about California state government. The first book offers practice tips on working with state government, from the legislative process to the executive branch. The second book...

Federal Judge Rules California’s Non-Resident Carry Ban Unconstitutional

July 2, 2025 7:21 amJuly 2, 2025 4:26 pm

The right to keep and bear arms is a right protected by the Second Amendment. Yet, California law prohibits residents of other states from carrying firearms when visiting the state, either openly or concealed. Despite California having a concealed carry...

California Beach Erosion Control

July 2, 2025 2:30 amJuly 2, 2025 2:31 am

California’s Harbors and Navigation Code, in Division 1, Chapter 2, Article 2.5, deals with beach erosion control. Section 65 requires the Department of Boating and Waterways, to the extent that funds are available therefor, to study and report upon problems...