Local Legislative Bodies and the Adoption of Ordinances
The California Government Code provides for cities and counties, and sets forth a number of powers and duties of legislative…
Newsom’s Latest Criminal Pardons of 10 More Makes 140 Total Since 2019
California Governor Gavin Newsom pardoned 10 more criminals during the weekend before Christmas, with the majority of them having drug…
Administrative Adjudication Bill of Rights
In the California Government Code, there are administrative adjudication procedures for state departments and agencies. Among those provisions is a…
A Good Government Union?
The terms “government employee union” and “civil service protection” tend not to inspire confidence amongst the general public, especially those…
California’s Voter Approved Special Taxes
California’s Government Code provides numerous powers and duties to cities and counties and Article 3.5 deals with voter-approved special taxes.…
Alameda County Board of Supervisors Vote 4-0 To Ban Criminal Background Checks For Housing
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors voted 4-0 earlier this week to pass an ordinance that will ban landlords from…
How One Candidate Beat the Odds in the One Party State of California
Anyone who thinks it is impossible for Republicans in California to regain relevance has not studied the campaign, and improbable…
No Recess for the Wicked
Ex-Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti will not be going to India anytime soon. The United States Senate, which has so…
Judicial Emergencies in California
California’s Government Code provides procedures for judicial emergencies in this state. Government Code Section 68115 deals with instances of war,…
LA Mayor Karen Bass Halts Garcetti’s Last Order To Light Up The Hollywood Sign
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass rescinded former Mayo Eric Garcetti's last order on Thursday, ending a 10-day old executive directive…