State Doctor Files TRO Against Labor Union Over Illegal Dues Deductions
Despite submitting a formal request to disassociate himself from the Union of American Physicians and Dentists (UAPD) in December 2020,…
San Francisco Restaurant Apologizes After Refusing To Serve SFPD Officers During Weekend
A San Francisco restaurant that denied service to three San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) officers late last week and faced…
Don’t Call Them ‘Chaptering Out’ Amendments
At the end of a California Legislative Session, Capitol observers will hear about the need to have “chaptering out amendments”…
Why is California’s ‘More Water Now’ Ballot Initiative Already Under Attack?
California has a long history of squandering its precious water. In 2014, California voters approved $7.12 billion in bonds for…
CATO Ranks California 48th in Personal and Economic Freedoms in U.S.
"California is one of the least free states in the country, largely because of its long-standing poor performance on economic…
San Diego to Send Pre-Termination Letters To Unvaccinated Employees Ahead of Mandate Deadline
The city of San Diego began sending pre-termination letters to city workers who have not been vaccinated against COVID-19, one…
What Are ‘Notwithstanding Clauses’ in California Legislation?
A common occurrence in California legislation is a bill that contains in the text of the measure the phrase, “notwithstanding…
LA’s 14 Smash and Grab Suspects Out Without Bail Thanks to California’s Zero Bail Policy
During a press conference on Thursday, Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Chief Michel Moore announced that all 14 suspects recently…
What Are Continuous Appropriations in California Bills?
On occasion, readers can find bills in the California Legislature that make “continuous appropriations.” What are these types of appropriations?…
SJ City Council Approves $250,000 For License Plate Readers To Combat Bay Area Crime Wave
The San Jose City Council voted unanimously to spend $250,000 on a huge expansion of license plate readers earlier this…