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How ‘New Way California’ Can Find Its Way

March 22, 2019 7:43 amMarch 25, 2019 12:46 pm

In November 2018, former Assembly Republican leader Kristin Olsen wrote a guest commentary for CalMatters entitled “GOP is dead in California. A new way must rise.” She’s right on both counts. California’s GOP is dead. And a new way must rise. Unfortunately, the New Way...

Unique Aspects of California’s Electoral System

March 22, 2019 6:39 amApril 11, 2019 12:32 pm

In California stated government, there are nine constitutional offices elected statewide, as well as 120 legislative seats. Constitutional officers are limited to serving two four-year terms in each office. Having to run statewide is a major cost driver in fundraising...

Cal State System Caves on Anti-Semitism Lawsuit

March 21, 2019 2:54 pmMarch 27, 2019 11:41 am

Jewish students throughout the California State University system can finally wear their yarmulkes in peace. In Spring 2016, San Francisco State University’s Hillel invited Jerusalem mayor Nir Barkat to speak on campus. All hell broke loose. According to Hillel student...

Ignoring $30B From Water Bonds and State Surplus, Gov. Gavin Newsom Wants New Water Tax

March 21, 2019 7:59 amMarch 25, 2019 12:55 pm

Despite Assembly Constitutional Amendment 3 that would use 2 percent of the annual General Fund to pay for all water improvement projects, and eight water bonds totaling more than $30 billion, Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to charge California water customers up to...

Devin Nunes Files Fatuous Twitter Defamation Lawsuit

March 20, 2019 7:17 pmMarch 20, 2019 8:07 pm

California Congressman Devin Nunes earlier this week sued Twitter, two parody accounts and political consultant Liz Mair for defamation. The complaint, lodged in Henrico, Virginia Circuit Court, seeks a whopping $250 million due to the defendants’ alleged “Negligence, defamation per...

California Supreme Prejudice

March 20, 2019 6:54 pmMarch 25, 2019 12:58 pm

“Thanks to Governor Brown, who breathed new life into the judiciary with 600 plus judicial appointments, 200 of those in his final year. In the last year, these new appointees self-report that 41 percent are non-white and over half of...

California Globe Editor Katy Grimes Moderates Dennis Prager Event

March 20, 2019 1:46 pmMarch 25, 2019 1:11 pm

California Globe editor Katy Grimes moderated the Shutdowns and Showdowns event Tuesday March 19, featuring Salem Radio Network talk show host Dennis Prager. The event, attended by 1,200 area listeners, was held at William Jessup University in Rocklin, CA. AM1380TheAnswer Sacramento morning...