Commentary: No Means No Apparently No Longer Enough
When I was a college student now more than 20 years ago, sexual assault awareness was in…
Prop 47: Needed Reform or Does It Go Too Far?
Under Proposition 47, the state would reduce, to misdemeanors, offenses for drug possession, petty theft, receiving stolen…
FPPC to Fine Munn for Failure to File Timely Reports
At the next meeting of the Fair Political Practices Commission, John Munn, an unsuccessful Republican candidate to…
Landmark Decision Out of Stockton Could Change Playing Field on Pensions
It will likely take some time to figure out the ramifications for cities like Davis, who are…
California Becomes the First State to Pass Statewide Ban on Plastic Bags
Angry Davis residents can no longer threaten to drive to Woodland or Dixon to acquire plastic bags….
Senator Wolk Applauds New Law on Crisis Nurseries, Push for Action on Oil by Rail
Wolk applauds new law supporting crisis nurseries in Yolo, throughout state Governor signs bill to remove unnecessary…
Governor Signs Bill to Toughen Sexual Assault Legislation, Through Affirmative Consent
On Sunday, without comment, Governor Jerry Brown signed legislation that changes the standards for sexual assault and…
Pending State Legislation Could Help Reduce Future Initiative Mistakes and Chaos
By Dan Carson A bill now sitting on the Governor’s desk could, if signed into law, be…
AB 1014 – Addressing One Aspect of Public Safety
By Tia Will Recently a number of events have focused our attention on the issue of public…
Vergara Decision on Tenure Appealed
Arguing that “changes of this magnitude, as a matter of law and policy, require appellate review” and…
UPDATE: Statewide Plastic Bag Ban Passes Assembly with 44 Votes
UPDATED STORY: The Assembly passed the statewide ban on single use plastic bags with 44 votes this…
Will This Year Mark the Return of Tax Increment Financing?
It has been three years since the effective death of redevelopment when the state eliminated its redevelopment…
State Adopts $500 Penalty for Water Waste As UCD Study Warns Of Crippling Economic Hit
On Tuesday, the State Water Resources Control Board, in response to the ongoing severe drought took the…
Governor Brown Signs Freedom to Marry Bill
Without comment or fanfare, Governor Jerry Brown on Monday signed legislation that brings state law in line…
$9 Minimum Wage Takes Effect Today, Advocates Say It’s Not Enough
Today California’s minimum wage rises from $8 to $9 per hour, but workers and advocates say it…
Governor Signs Bill Streamlining Teacher Dismissal Process
Governor Jerry Brown on Tuesday signed legislation that will streamline the teacher dismissal process. AB 215, by…
Tenure Elimination Not Key to Public School Improvement
by Erwin Chemerinsky and Catherine Fisk Eliminating job security for teachers is not going to attract better teachers…
Senator Wolk Attempts Legislation to Address Rail Accidents Involving Hazardous Materials
As the EIR on a proposal to transport crude oil through the heart of the Capitol Corridor…
In Wake of Vergara Ruling, Legislature Moves Quickly to Streamline Teacher Dismissal Process
Legislation to streamline the teacher dismissal process, AB 215 by Assembly Member Joan Buchanan and principal co-authors…
California Budget Deal Signed Just Before Deadline
A budget deal was reached on Sunday night, about six hours before the deadline that in the…
