The Politics of Crime
A recent Cal Berkeley IGS poll showed that a majority of California voters (51%) give Governor Gavin Newsom a “poor/very…
Senate Bill To Expand State Employee, Agency Contractor Whistleblower Protects Passes Judiciary Committee
A bill that would expand state employee and state agency whistleblower protections for contractors was passed unanimously by the Senate…
What Is in California’s Welfare and Institutions Code?
The California Welfare and Institutions Code is one of 29 Codes that contain state statutes. The Code establishes programs and…
SF Supervisor Matt Haney Wins 17th Assembly Dist. Special Election Run-Off
San Francisco City Supervisor Matt Haney defeated San Francisco District Attorney Chief of Staff and former Supervisor David Campos with…
Private Rights of Action in California Legislation
There are a handful of bills each year in the California Legislature that create or preclude a “private right of…
Assembly and Senate Badges: Lawmakers, Not Cops
As a journalist covering California politics from localized issues to state bills to actions with national and international consequences, I'm…
Tesla Files To Halt DFEH Discrimination Lawsuit
Electric vehicle and clean energy company Tesla filed a motion in the Alameda County Superior Court on Monday to halt…
What Is in California’s Water Code?
The California Water Code is one of 29 Codes that contain state statutes. State water laws play a prominent role…
Assemblyman Marc Berman Drops F-Bomb at Members of the Public During Hearing
During Tuesday's Assembly Business & Professions Committee hearing on the very controversial AB 2098 by Assemblyman Evan Low (D-Campbell), to…
Art is Racist…According to the California Arts Council
As we all know, everything is racist. From archaeology to zoos, the eternal scourge permeates every aspect of life. And…