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Abuse of Elders or Dependent Adults

June 14, 2026 2:00 pmJune 14, 2026 2:01 pm

Part 7 of Division 2 of the Probate Code deals with the effect of homicide or abuse of an elder or dependent adult. Section 250 provides that a person who feloniously and intentionally kills the decedent is not entitled to...

CA’s County Taxpayer Groups Are an Endangered Species – The Free Market Movement Should Save Them

June 14, 2026 7:00 amJune 14, 2026 12:21 pm

When Californians think about tax fights, they usually think of statewide battles: Proposition 13, the perennial split roll initiatives, the latest wealth tax proposal. But most of the taxation imposed on Californians is decided much closer to home, by cities,...

The Homeless Money Machine Just Lost Its Plug

June 14, 2026 6:53 amJune 14, 2026 6:54 am

I’ve lived in Southern California since 1990. I arrived when the state had a vibrant economy and a functioning government. Over 35 years, I’ve watched Los Angeles spend its way into a homelessness crisis that keeps getting worse no matter...

Violations of Medical Confidentiality Laws

June 14, 2026 2:30 amJune 14, 2026 2:31 am

Civil Code Division 1, Part 2.6 deals with the confidentiality of medical information in California. Chapter 7 deals with violations of those laws. Section 56.35 provides that a patient whose medical information has been used or disclosed in violation of...

California Uses FORCE to Protect FRAUD

June 13, 2026 9:00 amJune 13, 2026 3:56 pm

“All tyrannies rule through fraud and force, but once the fraud is exposed, they must rely exclusively on force.” — George Orwell The most puzzling election outcome in California last week was the race for mayor in Los Angeles. Mayor...

Overview of 2026 Budget-related Bills

June 13, 2026 8:04 amJune 13, 2026 8:04 am

Based upon the status of bills that were made public by Friday night, the following is a summary of those measures that are likely to be voted on Monday by the California Legislature: AB 109 (Gabriel) / SB 109 (Laird)...

SBA Ends Biden-Era Expanded Race-Based, DEI Loan Approvals

June 13, 2026 7:00 amJune 15, 2026 6:13 am

In February, the White House announced plans for a new anti-fraud task force targeting welfare abuse in California and other states, and assigned Vice President J.D. Vance, Andrew Ferguson of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and the Attorney General. California...