California Enacts a Slew of New Employment Laws
As we have seen over the past decade, California’s Legislature enacted a large number of new labor and employment laws…
Peter Gleick’s National Water Plan for California
California’s water policy is overwhelmingly a local matter. But if you read the mainstream media you might think that it…
Does Legislative Intent Language Trump Statutory Language?
As we examine instances where a bill in the California Legislature contains both statutory changes (by amending, adding or repealing…
WHO Official Urges World Leaders to Stop Using Lockdowns as Virus Control Method
When Google, youtube, Reddit, Facebook or Twitter decide to bury information, you know you are on to something. The World…
Are Legislative Findings and Declarations Necessary in Legislation?
On occasion, when we review California bills, we come across legislative findings and declarations in these measures. Why are they…
Some Differences in Drafting Types of Legislative Measures
In California, there are three types of legislative measures: bills, resolutions and constitutional amendments. Each is drafted slightly differently and…
Gavin’s Choice: The Leading Candidates To Replace Senator Harris
In November, should Joe Biden win and become president, Senator Kamala Harris will be Vice President, and moving into the…
San Francisco To Begin Universal Basic Income Program For Artists
On Thursday, San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced that she would be implementing several economic recovery proposals for the city,…
Movie Theaters In San Francisco Refuse To Open Over Concessions Ban
On Thursday, movie theaters in San Francisco joined together and refused to reopen despite permission from San Francisco County, saying…
PG&E Warning More ‘Public Safety Power Shutoffs’ in Northern CA
Pacific Gas & Electric Co. announced Thursday that "Public Safety Power Shutoffs" would take place Sunday and Monday in northern…