Commentary: Water Uber Alles?
An article last week on Fox News called this is a “man-made disaster,” arguing “the Golden State’s…
Eye on the Courts: Marsh Gets 52 to Life, But Not Really
Judge David Reed on Friday issued the maximum possible sentence of 52 years to life to Daniel…
Statewide Support Growing for Plastic Bag Ban
While the plastic bag industry has already launched its drive to put a referendum on the November…
Commentary: Whom Should the Students Blame?
There has been a lot of anger by students directed at UC in the last week, as…
My View II: The Pointless Tuition Hikes
In 2012, when the voters were asked to approve Proposition 30, it was students’ votes, promised that…
Poll Finds Plastic Bag Ban Has Broad Support
At the end of September, Governor Jerry Brown signed SB 270 into law, prohibiting grocery stores and…
Governor Signs Bill to Aid Wrongly Convicted, But Vetoes Ammiano’s Prosecutorial Misconduct Bill
Late last week, Governor Jerry Brown signed SB 1058 into law. According to a release from the…
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…
Congressman Garamendi Releases Full Comments on Delta Tunnel
Congressman John Garamendi earlier this week released his public comments to the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)…
Commentary: Drought Crisis Needs to Be Taken Seriously
I’ll admit I was tantalized by reports of a major El Niño brewing that would effectively put…
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…
EIR Finds Insignificant Risk of Oil By Rail Accident
Tuesday saw the long-awaited release of the Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) on the potential impact of…
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…
Senator Wolk Calls for Greater State Oversight of Crude Oil By Rail
Last week, Senator Lois Wolk called on legislators to support a proposal to strengthen the state’s railroad…
